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UNITED NATIONS, New York – “Everything that can harm must be fought.” Babani Sidi Mohamad first heard about female genital mutilation when he was 14 years old. His sisters had undergone the practice, but when he asked why, they didn’t know – they were too young at the time to understand what was happening to them. 

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a global crisis. Today, 200 million women and girls suffer from the consequences of FGM and more than 70 million are at risk of FGM by 2030. FGM is defined by the WHO as “all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.”

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with African First Ladies, marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2023 as a part of the Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” and “Educating Linda” program.

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL--MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATIONNew York, 6 February 2023 Female genital mutilation is an abhorrent violation of fundamental human rights that causes lifelong damage to the physical and mental health of women and girls. It is one of the most vicious manifestations of the patriarchy that permeates our

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Every year on February 6, the world observes the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Here is all abou the day, historical significance, theme and advocacy of abandonment of this practice, read on.  

UN agencies call for renewed commitment to end female genital mutilation in Ethiopia-

To mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, the Mayor of London has joined forces with survivors and campaigners to end female genital mutilation.

Read more about Around 4.2 million girls at risk for Female Genital Mutilation says Guterres, stressing men must also speak out on Devdiscourse