Colombia's Senate voted on June 10, 2026 to approve Bill 440 of 2025 — known as "Niñas sin Ablación" ("Girls Without Ablation") — making the country the first in Latin America to legally prohibit female genital mutilation (FGM). The law, which still awaits the formal signature of President Gustavo Petro, was driven largely by Emberá Chamí Indigenous survivors and community advocates, and takes a non-punitive approach, instead establishing care pathways, mandatory healthcare protocols, and an interinstitutional committee that includes representatives from affected communities. The move carries global significance: of the 94 countries where FGM has been documented, only 59 have specific laws against it, and until now, none were in Latin America.