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Female Genital Mutilation : Over 230 Million Girls, Women survived the horrific gender -based violence

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Female Genital Mutilation : Over 230 Million Girls, Women survived the horrific gender -based violence

By Adu Gyamfi Odopa, Ghana (gyamemma5@gmail.com)

Female genital mutilation is a horrific act of gender-based violence. More than 230 million girls and women alive today are survivors of this abhorrent practice. 

As one of the most brutal manifestations of gender inequality, female genital mutilation inflicts profound, lifelong physical and mental harm,carries life-threatening health risks, and violates the rights of women andgirls to bodily autonomy, safety, and dignity. 

As the world mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, observed on 6 February 2025, the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, entreated all and sundry to support eradicating this vicious human rights violation.

 He emphasised that "this call to end the inhumane treatment against girls and women globally is urgent and it is possible".

As this year's theme reminds us, Mr Guterres reecoed, we are making progress, but we must pick up the pace.

 The Secretary-General urged people around the world to strengthen global movements to break down harmful attitudes, beliefs and gender stereotypes.

 He added that "we need to bolster strong partnerships between governments, grassroots organizations and survivors to supercharge efforts and eliminate this scourge by 2030"

 "The Pact for the Future, agreed at the United Nations last September, includes a commitment by Member States to eliminate female genital mutilation by tackling negative social norms and gender discrimination".

Mr Antonio Guterres enjoined all stakeholder institutions including world leaders to join forces to make female genital mutilation history and ensure a brighter, healthier, and more just future for all women and girls everywhere.

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