6 February: International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

6 February: International Day of Zero Tolerance(सहिष्णुता) for Female Genital(जननिक)  Mutilation(विकृति) The International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation is a United Nations (UN) campaign (अभियान) held on February 6 to stop genital mutilation to girls and women. Various activities and events are held on February 6 each year to promote the UN’s

campaign to raise awareness and educate people about the dangers of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Public conferences and forums often feature FGM survivors who are invited to share their personal experiences. Other activities include photo essays and round-table discussions on making policies and laws to end FGM. 2017 Theme: “Building a solid and interactive(परस्पर संवादात्मक)  bridge between Africa and the world to accelerate(गति बढ़ाना) ending FGM by 2030.”