International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is observed every year on the 6th of February. The theme for year 2023 is ‘Partnership with men and boys to transform social and gender norms to end FGM’ Partnering with men and boys, without detracting the focus from women and girls, ensures families, communities, institutions, and policy-makers support and invest in girls to promote the elimination of female genital mutilation.
This day provides the opportunity for Governments, Member States, civil society organizations, development partners, activists, and other relevant stakeholders to raise awareness, renew commitments and reiterate that female genital mutilation is an unacceptable harmful practice and a violation of women and girls’ basic human rights.
GPI Calabar Centre Joins the world over to observe this day and create awareness and educates people on the consequences faced by girls/women who go through a genital mutilation procedure.