Intensifying global efforts for the elimination of female genital mutilation (2019), para. 11
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Recognizing that female genital mutilation is inherently linked to deep -rooted harmful stereotypes, negative social norms, perceptions and customs on the part of both women and men that threaten the physical and psychological integrity of women and girls, and that are obstacles to their full enjoyment of human rights, and acknowledging in this regard that awareness-raising is critical,