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FGM/C - Female Genital Circumcision and Mutilation

Stand: 19.10.2026

The City of Erlangen’s Office for Gender Equality, together with the Erlangen-Höchstadt Office for Gender Equality and the ERH & ER Health Region Plus, has taken important steps as part of the project “Strengthening Human Rights – Addressing FGM/C,” has taken important steps to raise the profile of female genital mutilation (FGM/C) in the region and increase awareness of the issue.

What does FGM/C stand for?

FGM/C (Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting) refers to the mutilation and cutting of female genitalia. It is a serious human rights violation that is practiced in over 90 countries worldwide, despite legal bans. An estimated 100,000 women affected by FGM/C and more than 17,000 girls at risk live in Germany.


Current Plans

The issue of female genital mutilation is and remains important. The City of Erlangen’s Office for Gender Equality and its partners are currently exploring how to continue and further develop efforts to protect affected girls and women. To this end, the possibilities for submitting another grant application are currently being explored, and initiatives are being planned for the coming year in collaboration with experts and professionals. Efforts to raise public awareness and highlight possible courses of action for professionals who encounter this issue in their work will continue.

We invite all citizens and professionals to continue supporting the cause of combating FGM/C.


Review of the 2025 Project “Strengthening Human Rights—Addressing FGM/C”

The project aimed to raise awareness among professionals and the public and to improve support services and care for affected women and girls. To this end, various events were held:

  • Training for psychosocial counseling professionals (two-part series) in October 2025
  • Presentation at the Erlangen “Round Table on Violence” working group on October 10, 2025
  • Information evening “Finding the Right Words” on October 30, 2025, at the City Library:
    This event focused on addressing the topic sensitively, cultural differences, and the protection of at-risk girls. Practical examples were used to demonstrate how women and girls can be empowered.
  • Specialized presentation “Addressing FGM” on November 19, 2025, primarily for medical professionals and counselors
  • Online information sessions for cultural and language mediators as well as interpreters (November 10 and 24, 2025):
    Presentation of a planned training session on FGM/C in 2026, which unfortunately could not take place due to insufficient registrations.


Further Information

The expertise gathered during the project has been compiled here: www.waswiewo.de/fgmc

It contains comprehensive information and explanations on:

  • FGM/C
  • Warning signs
  • Countries with high prevalence and legal aspects (criminal offense)
  • Guidelines for action in suspected cases
  • Resources and support services
  • Additional Resources