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Get ready to stand up against a harmful practice on International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, observed on February 6. This day was first established by the United Nations in 2003 to raise awareness and promote action towards eliminating female genital mutilation (FGM) worldwide. FGM is a harmful traditional practice that violates human rights and has no health benefits for girls and women. On this day, let's join hands to advocate for gender equality and empower women and girls around the world. Together, we can make a positive impact and end this harmful practice once and for all!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1952</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>FGM Banned in Egypt</div><div class='timeline-text'>Egypt becomes one of the first countries in Africa to ban female genital mutilation (FGM), setting a precedent for the international community.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>FGM Recognized as Violation of Rights</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations General Assembly included FGM in the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women, recognizing it as a violation of human rights.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Zero Tolerance Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices affecting the health of Women and Children led the first International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM on February 6.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Children's Fund established the Joint Programme on FGM to accelerate abandonment of the practice.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Resolution to Ban FGM</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations General Assembly unanimously passed a resolution to ban FGM worldwide, encouraging countries to implement prevention measures.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sustainable Development Goal Target</div><div class='timeline-text'>FGM is included in the Sustainable Development Goals under Target 5.3: Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and FGM.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate yourself and others</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to research and educate yourself on the harmful effects of female genital mutilation (FGM). Share your knowledge with others to raise awareness about this issue.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a community event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check if there are any events or discussions being held in your community to commemorate this day. Attend and show your support for ending FGM.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Support organizations working to end FGM</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Donate to or volunteer with organizations that are dedicated to ending FGM. You can also help spread their message and raise funds for their cause.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Join a protest or march</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Participate in a peaceful protest or march to show your support for ending FGM and bringing attention to this human rights violation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Start a conversation</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use your voice to start a conversation about FGM with friends, family, and colleagues. This can help break the silence surrounding this issue and encourage others to take action.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness about the harmful practice</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By dedicating a day to bring attention to female genital mutilation (FGM), it helps to shed light on this unjust and damaging practice that still occurs in many parts of the world. Education is key in putting an end to FGM, and International Day of Zero Tolerance serves as an important platform for starting conversations and spreading information.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It advocates for human rights and equality</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Female genital mutilation is a violation of human rights and goes against the principle of gender equality. By observing this day, we are standing up against this form of violence and calling for the protection of women's rights all over the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It provides support for victims and survivors</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>International Day of Zero Tolerance also serves as a platform for supporting and uplifting those who have been affected by FGM. It can serve as a reminder that they are not alone and that there is a global community fighting against this harmful practice.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>The United Nations promotes International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation</h3><p class='facts-text'>The United Nations, along with other co-sponsors, established this annual day in 2003 to spread awareness and accelerate global actions towards eradicating female genital mutilation (FGM).</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Effective medical strategies are aimed at reducing Female Genital Mutilation.</h3><p class='facts-text'>Healthcare professionals worldwide perform vital roles in advising families against FGM, providing adequate care for affected women, and proactively reporting any instances they come across.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>FGM is recognized internationally as a violation of human rights.</h3><p class='facts-text'>Not only does FGM violate the rights of girls and women, it reinforces structural gender inequality. Multiple international treaties and agreements condemn this harmful practice.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Significant progress has been made towards eliminating Female Genital Mutilation.</h3><p class='facts-text'>Several countries have made legislative changes outlawing FGM, many have developed national action plans for its eradication, and a global movement continues gaining traction against the practice.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Education is a key tool in combating Female Genital Mutilation.</h3><p class='facts-text'>Promoting the education and empowerment of women and girls has been instrumental in reducing the prevalence of FGM and changing cultural attitudes towards the practice.</p></div></div>
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