ZERO FGM

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful traditional practice that involves the partial or total removal of female external genitalia or other injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is recognized internationally as a violation of human rights, the health, and integrity of girls and women. FGM is a harmful and painful practice that can have serious physical, psychological, and social consequences for women and girls. It is often carried out on young girls, typically between the ages of 4 and 14, and is usually performed by traditional practitioners or untrained individuals without the use of anesthesia or sterile equipment. FGM is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of women and girls, and it is illegal in many countries. Efforts to eliminate FGM include increasing awareness of its harmful effects, promoting education and empowerment for women and girls, and working with communities to promote alternative cultural practices that do not involve FGM.