International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation is a United Nations observance calling for the end of female genital mutilation and the protection of the rights, health, and dignity of girls and women. The day raises awareness of the harm caused by the practice and the need for education, healthcare, legal protection, and community-led change. It encourages respectful, survivor-centred advocacy and action to uphold human rights.

Event Suggestions:
• Create a human rights awareness display using respectful, age-appropriate resources
• Discuss how education, healthcare, and community leadership can support prevention
• Explore the role of human rights frameworks in protecting girls’ and women’s wellbeing