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Pandemic threatens push to end Female Genital Mutilation

Pandemic threatens push to end Female Genital Mutilation

Feb 04, 2022, at 09:06 pm

The COVID-19 pandemic could reverse decades of global progress in stamping out female genital mutilation (FGM), UN agencies warn ahead of the International Day to eliminate the harmful practice.

With rising number of girls at risk, world in 'race against time' to end female genital mutilation – UN

With rising number of girls at risk, world in 'race against time' to end female genital mutilation – UN

Feb 07, 2018, at 03:34 pm

New York, Feb 7 (JEN): Female genital mutilation is a violent act that, among other things, causes infection, disease, childbirth complications and death, said the Executive Directors of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) in a joint statement for the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Female genital mutilation ‘not acceptable’ in the 21st century – UN envoy on youth

Female genital mutilation ‘not acceptable’ in the 21st century – UN envoy on youth

Feb 06, 2018, at 09:52 pm

New York, Feb 6 (JEN): Speaking a day ahead of the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, the United Nations youth envoy people underscored that the ghastly practice is an aversion to the human rights of millions and keeps them from achieving their full potential.

Pink Ladoo project welcomes baby girls in the world

Pink Ladoo project welcomes baby girls in the world

Oct 13, 2016, at 03:54 am

Toronto, Oct 12(IBNS): Most South Asian families welcome the birth of a son with a sweetmeat called "ladoo" but for girls it's mostly a hush hush matter.