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World Day Against Female Genital Mutilation - February 6

February 6, 2024

FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM) refers to procedures involving partial or total removal of the female (external) organs

 
It is most often carried out on young girls between infancy and age 15. No matter how it is practised, FGM is a violation of girls’ and women’s fundamental human rights, including their rights to health, security and dignity.
 
IT IS A RISK FOR WOMEN and GIRLS ...as it can lead to serious, long-term complications and even death
 
WOCON joins the UN, UNICEF and the rest of the world to SAY "NO" TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM)
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