Global Call to End Female Genital Mutilation Marks Zero Tolerance Day

The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation on February 6 has renewed urgency to eliminate the practice, which affects over 230 million women and girls worldwide. Agencies warn that without accelerated action, nearly 22.7 million more girls could face FGM by 2030. The practice remains a serious human rights violation with lifelong health and economic consequences, prompting calls for sustained global investment and prevention efforts.