International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is observed on February 6 every year. It is an annual awareness day celebrated as part of the UN’s efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation. It was first introduced in 2003. Why February 6 was Chosen? It was on February 6, 2003, Stella Obasanjo, the First Lady of Nigeria and spokesperson ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

Topics: European Union • female genital mutilation. • Human rights • Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children • International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation • Spotlight Initiative • Stella Obasanjo • United Nations • Zero Tolerance to FGM