International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

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International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation History

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation seeks to raise awareness and eliminate the practice of female genital mutilation. Female genital mutilation is a procedure involving the altering or injuring of the female genitalia for non-medical reasons. According to the U.N, it is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights, health, and integrity of girls and women.

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation was established in 2012 by the U.N General Assembly. It is observed annually on February 6th.

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International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation Facts

  • The theme for International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation in 2022 was Accelerating Investment to End FGM.
  • According to the UNICEF, in 2022, there were about 200 million women across 31 countries that have undergone female genital mutilation.
  • According to the U.N, girls who undergo female genital mutilation can face short-term complications such as severe pain, shock, excessive bleeding, and infection. They may also face long-term complications regarding their sexual and reproductive health.

International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation Top Events and Things to Do

  • Traditional values and practices can be harmful especially if those practices carry unnecessary risk. It is believed that older generations are more likely to carry on such traditions despite scientific evidence against them. According to the U.N, adolescent girls aged 15-19 are less supportive of female genital mutilation than women aged 45-49. The U.N recommends investing in youth-led movements to help achieve gender equality and to eliminate violence against women and girls. Learn how you can become involved in their latest campaign Generation Equality.
  • Donate to reputable charities or organizations that help promote women equality like Every Woman, Every Child.
  • Learn more about the health risks of female genital mutilation and how you can help prevent the practice of it.

Intl. Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation - References and Related Sites

UN: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
UN: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation 2022 Theme
data.unicef.org: UNICEF Female Genital Mutilation

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