CEDAW General Recommendation 14, issued by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), is a significant document. This recommendation addresses female circumcision and female genital mutilation (FGM). It unequivocally condemns FGM as a harmful practice that violates women's human rights and calls for its eradication. CEDAW General Recommendation 14 underscores the importance of comprehensive strategies, including legal measures, awareness campaigns, and education, to eliminate FGM and protect women and girls from this harmful practice. This recommendation serves as a vital resource for policymakers, healthcare providers, activists, and organizations committed to ending FGM and safeguarding the rights and well-being of women and girls. It reaffirms the international commitment to eradicating harmful traditional practices and upholding women's dignity and bodily integrity