Intensifying global efforts for the elimination of female genital mutilation (2019), para. 09
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Recognizing that female genital mutilation constitutes irreparable, irreversible harm and an act of violence against women and girls that impair s and undermines the enjoyment of their human rights, and recognizing also that it affects many women and girls who are at risk of being subjected to the practice throughout the world, which is an impediment to the full achievement of gender equality and t he empowerment of women and girls,