A/HRC/29/20 Contents 2 Paragraphs Page I. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1–2 3 II. Definition and legal framework .............................................................................. 3–11 3 III. Good practices to eliminate female genital mutilation ............................................ 12–57 6 A. Legislative measures ....................................................................................... 12–16 6 B. Comprehensive action plans ........................................................................... 17–18 7 C. Education and awareness-raising .................................................................... 19–28 8 D. Engaging religious and community leaders .................................................... 29–31 9 E. Other initiatives to address societal attitudes and support for female genital mutilation ........................................................................................................ 32–37 10 F. Political leadership.......................................................................................... 38 11 G. Promoting alternative rites of passage ............................................................ 39–41 11 H. Cross-border, regional and international cooperation initiatives .................... 42–43 12 I. Protection and support services ...................................................................... 44–47 12 J. Addressing female genital mutilation in minority communities ..................... 48–57 13 IV. Challenges in addressing female genital mutilation ................................................ 58–66 14 V. Conclusions and recommendations ......................................................................... 67–72 16