There have been international efforts since the 1970s to persuade practitioners to abandon FGM, and as a result it has been outlawed or restricted in most of the countries in which it occurs, although the laws are poorly enforced.
There have been international efforts since the 1970s. This was to persuade practitioners to abandon FGM. It has been outlawed or restricted in most of the countries in which it occurs. This was as a result. The laws are poorly enforced.