International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation is an international day dedicated to addressing the problem of non-medical female genital mutilation. It is held annually on February 6th.

History

Under the auspices of the UN in 2012, the Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM was established. This day aims to raise awareness in society about this problem and intensify efforts to find effective ways to stop this practice around the world.

Despite advancements in modern society, similar operations are still carried out in African countries and the Middle East. They are also prevalent in local indigenous tribes, whose development remains the same as it was several centuries ago.

Mutilating operations involve the removal of external genitalia, and sometimes even affect the uterus. In some cultures, these operations are seen as a rite of passage for girls into womanhood, while in others, they act as punishment for perceived transgressions. Regardless of the explanation, these operations are horrific. Women subjected to them lose the ability to procreate and suffer from sexual dysfunction, which often leads to severe psychological problems.

Interesting facts

• According to experts, approximately 200 million females have undergone such interventions to date.
• Traces of such operations have been found on mummies in ancient Egypt, indicating that this procedure is an ancient tradition.

How to celebrate

Spread the word about the unacceptability of such operations in today’s world. Join forces with concerned individuals by organizing lectures and conferences on this topic. Only by working together can this problem be solved!

Share International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM on social media. Let more people know about this problem and encourage them to participate in solving it.

When is International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation in 2025?

International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation is observed on February 6 each year.

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