Approved in February 2026, the IMAP statement was published by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) as a guide for preventing, combating, and mitigating the consequences of FGM/C. The statement provides an update on FGM prevalence and emerging issues including medicalisation, and specific considerations related to humanitarian settings, migration, and displacement. The statement synthesises the latest evidence on effective prevention strategies and survivor-centred service delivery models to guide IPPF affiliates response. Finally, the statement advocates for the elimination of all forms of FGM and supports clinicians’ adherence to human rights principles and professional ethical standards