International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2022

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2022 is 6 February. More than 200 million girls and women may experience long-term complications from FGM.

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What is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)?

In International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, 6 February: Ending Female Genital Mutilation By 2030, dated 6 February 2022, the United Nations elaborate on:

“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”.

In Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): Overview the (United Kingdom) NHS (National Health Service) explain:

It’s also known as female circumcision or cutting, and by other terms, such as sunna, gudniin, halalays, tahur, megrez and khitan, among others”.

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How common is FGM?

In Female Genital Mutilation, last modified June 2021, UNICEF note:

“Despite being internationally recognized as a human rights violation, FGM has been performed on at least 200 million girls and women in 31 countries across three continents, with more than half of those subjected living in Egypt, Ethiopia and Indonesia”.

Long Term Complications

What can long-term complications of FGM include?

In Female Genital Mutilation: No Health Benefits: Only Harm, dated 21 January 2022, the WHO elaborate on:

“Long-term complications can include:

  • Urinary problems (painful urination, urinary tract infections)
  • Vaginal problems (discharge, itching, bacterial vaginosis and other infections)
  • Menstrual problems (painful menstruations, difficulty in passing menstrual blood, etc.
  • Scar tissue and keloid
  • Sexual problems (pain during intercourse, decreased satisfaction, etc.)
  • Increased risk of childbirth complications…
  • Need for later surgeries…
  • Psychological problems (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, low self-esteem, etc)”.

Health Care Provider

What if I am worried about something down there?

If you are worried about something – anything – down there, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

In Vulva & Vaginal Irritation: Odour the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health explain:

“If you are worried about the odour of your vulva and vagina, and/or have other symptoms such as itching, burning, irritation, soreness, painful sex or painful urination, you should see your doctor”.

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2022What is the theme of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation on 06 February?

In International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation the United Nations Population Fund elaborate on:

“This year’s theme is Accelerating Investment to End Female Genital Mutilation — investing in programmes to provide services and response for those affected and those at risk and in developing and enforcing laws and fortifying institutional capacity to address eradicating female genital mutilation. Empowering girls, too, with access to education, health care and income opportunities, can accelerate the demise of this harmful practice with no known medical or health benefits”.

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Last Updated: 10 February 2022 – Last Revised: 28 January 2022
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