International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | Observed on February 6, 2025, highlighting the global fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). |
| Theme 2025 | "Step Up the Pace: Strengthening Alliances and Building Movements to End FGM" |
| Global Prevalence of FGM | - 200 million girls and women affected worldwide.- 4.4 million girls at risk in 2024.- High prevalence in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, and immigrant communities in the West.- Decline by one-third over the last three decades. |
| Impact of Humanitarian Crises | - Crises like armed conflict, climate change, and disease outbreaks worsen FGM prevalence.- Displacement, poverty, and lack of education increase risk. |
| Consequences of FGM | Short-Term: Severe pain, hemorrhage, infections, urinary issues.Long-Term: Chronic pain, childbirth complications, psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression), sexual dysfunction. |
| Key Strategies for Elimination | - Survivor-led initiatives: Awareness, economic empowerment, healthcare access.- UN Joint Programme (UNFPA & UNICEF): Helped 7 million girls, 50 million people abandoned FGM, 250 million reached via media.- Education & Advocacy: Integrating FGM prevention in schools, engaging men, and creating safe spaces for women. |
| Role of Media & Technology | Campaigns like #EndFGM and #Unite2EndFGM leverage digital platforms to raise awareness. |