INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM)
Theme: Towards 2030: No End to FGM Without Sustained Commitment and Investment Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice that violates the rights, health, and dignity of women and girls, with lifelong physical, mental, and reproductive health consequences. Ending FGM by 2030 requires sustained political will, adequate investment, strong systems, and community action. Governments, […]
Zero Tolerance for FGM: Step Up the Pace
The fight to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) continues every day! With the theme “Step Up the Pace,” we are reminded that stronger alliances, sustained advocacy, and community-driven actions are needed to eliminate this harmful practice. FGM has no medical benefits—only devastating consequences, including severe pain, infections, childbirth complications, and lifelong trauma. It’s a violation of human […]