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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2024 - February 06

February 9 , 2024 291 days 388 0
  • In 1997, World Health organisation with United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) issued a joint statement together against female genital mutilation.
  • In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly has adopted the resolution for elimination of female genital mutilation.
  • This was the practice for non-medical reasons and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights, the health and the integrity of girls and women.
  • The theme for this year is – Her voice. Her future.

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