Global Database on Violence against Women
| Country | Mauritania |
| Year | 2007 |
| Type of Measure | Violence against women > Legislation |
| Form of Violence | Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) |
Brief Description
A provision contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure bans female genital mutilation.
Source of Information
CEDAW/C/MRT/CO/1 para. 27.
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