International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2025

Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights, the health and the integrity of girls and women.

Girls who undergo female genital mutilation face short-term complications such as severe pain, shock, excessive bleeding, infections, and difficulty in passing urine, as well as long-term consequences for their sexual and reproductive health and mental health.

Today, we stand united to raise awareness and take action against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a harmful practice that violates the rights, dignity, and health of countless women and girls worldwide.

FGM has no health benefits and causes lifelong physical, emotional, and psychological harm. Ending this practice is vital to empowering women, safeguarding their well-being, and ensuring a future where girls thrive without fear.