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2025 Date | February 6, 2025 |
2026 Date | February 6, 2026 |
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International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital MutilationInternational Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a global commitment to eradicate the harmful practice of FGM. The primary goal of the day is to foster awareness about the damaging physical, psychological, and ethical consequences of FGM, often performed on girls and women in various parts of the world. It also underscores the violation of human rights associated with this practice and promotes advocacy towards the protection of girls and women. This observance has a notable resonance and profound significance in the context of Canadian society. FGM is not confined to specific geographic locations. Immigration has rendered it a global issue that affects Canadian communities as well. Canada's dedicated efforts in recognizing and addressing FGM can trace its roots back to 1997, when the country amended its Criminal Code to explicitly include this practice as a form of aggravated assault. Public health, legal, and social structures across the country continuously endeavour to implement preventive measures and provide inclusive services to those affected by this practice. In Canada, the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation is marked by numerous events and activities engineered towards public education and awareness on the issue. Local NGOs, the healthcare sector, and intellectual communities often engage in discussions, produce educational materials and conduct awareness campaigns that highlight the physical and psychological harms of FGM. This observance takes place annually on February 6th, aligning with the global community in its aspiration to extinguish this human rights violation. Facts about this United Nations observance
In the News and Trending in Canada for International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital MutilationUpdated Guterres: End ‘abhorrent practice’ of female genital mutilationun.org Justice Department and Federal Partners Recognize Zero Tolerance Day for Female Genital Mutilationjustice.gov In Turning the Tide Against Female Genital Mutilation, Survivors Can Be Effective Agents of Change | United Nationsun.org Breaking the cycle for survivors: UNFPA offers counselling and support to abandon female genital mutilation in Yemenunfpa.org Top things to do in Canada for this observance
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