Breaking the silence: The fight against female genital mutilation in Nigeria
February 6th is International Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Day, a clear warning that despite progress, millions of girls globally remain at risk. The harmful practice of FGM, which scars many young girls physically, emotionally and psychologically, sadly persists in Nigeria.
Female genital mutilation, a practice sometimes performed in the name of some cultures, traditions, or misguided beliefs, has no place in any society that strives for equality, health and safety for all of its members. Despite a Nigerian government ban, FGM continues in many communities, concealed by silence and fuelled by fear and ignorance.
Today, we unite. We strive for deep change. It’s analytically important to considerably increase the voices of survivors and activists resolutely striving to build a world where all girls can live free from the threat of mutilation. Empowering women and educating communities are important, as is continued dismantling of the key barriers that enable FGM.
Let us deeply honor this day by pledging to resolutely protect the rights of every single girl, substantially supporting all those who have undergone FGM and helping to guarantee the total and complete eradication of this practice, not only in legal terms but also in practice. Our firm determination will build a future free from harm, despite the adventure’s large length.
Female genital mutilation is harmful practice affects more than 230 million girls and women in the world. An estimated 27 million more girls could endure this violation of their rights and dignity by 2030 , according to reports.
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