6 February 2024 13:30 – 15:00 UTC Time
Joint statement by UNFPA, UNICEF and WHO
This year, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell, OHCHR High Commissioner Volker Türk, UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus came together to reaffirm their dedication to support all survivors of FGM, and ultimately to end FGM.Read the Joint Statement here.
Message for International Day of Zero Tolerance
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesuselaborated on WHO’s commitment to building the capacity of countries to provide health care and support the survivors of FGM and work with communities to prevent it.
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The International Day of Zero Tolerance for female genital mutilation (FGM), observed annually on 6 February, provides an opportunity for all stakeholders involved in ending FGM to celebrate achievements, advocate for abandonment of the practice and raise awareness.
This year, with the theme Her Voice. Her Future. Investing in Survivor-Led Movements to End Female Genital Mutilation,there is a focus on survivors who are contributing to the global movement to end this harmful practice.
Speaking as a nurse and survivor of FGM, Catherine Chacha Menganyi of Kenya, shared her experiences and work and encourages others to join her to end FGM.
Share your support with #HerVoiceMatters to #EndFGM.
Joint statement by UNFPA, UNICEF and WHO
This year, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell, OHCHR High Commissioner Volker Türk, UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus came together to reaffirm their dedication to support all survivors of FGM, and ultimately to end FGM.Read the Joint Statement here.
Message for International Day of Zero Tolerance
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesuselaborated on WHO’s commitment to building the capacity of countries to provide health care and support the survivors of FGM and work with communities to prevent it.
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