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2025 Date | 6 February 2025 |
2026 Date | 6 February 2026 |
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International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation in Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation -Updated
International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital MutilationThe International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) aims to raise awareness about this harmful practice that violates the human rights of women and girls. The observance advocates for comprehensive global measures to abolish this form of gender-based violence, and the importance of comprehensive sexuality education, legal measures, health services, and community dialogues to end FGM. Advocacy on this issue is vital as over 200 million women and girls globally are living with the consequences of this practice. This observance, observed internationally, has vital relevance for New Zealand, as the country's increasing cultural diversity means it is not immune to this issue. The 2013 New Zealand Census showed over 3,000 women who had migrated from countries where FGM is practised. To address this, New Zealand has incorporated FGM into the Crimes Act 1961, and any form of FGM is considered assault, irrespective of consent or age. Education strategies and healthcare provisions have been developed to better respond to individuals affected. New Zealand bears witness to various events including public talks, webinars, panel discussions, and cultural performances to observe the International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM. These events are aimed at fostering wider understanding and promoting discussion around FGM and the experiences of affected women. New Zealand’s efforts on this day underpin their commitment to safeguarding human rights and achieving gender equality nationally and globally. International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation is observed each year on February 6th. Facts about this United Nations observance
In the News and Trending in NZ 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 NZ for this observance
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