International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation

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International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation is a UNICEF-sponsored awareness day that takes place February 6 each year. The idea came from the Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children in May 2005.^{[1] [2]}

It is an effort to make the world aware of female genital cutting and to promote its eradication.

[edit] References

1. ^ International day against female genital mutilation. Retrieved on 2008-02-08.
2. ^ Statement on the International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation, UNFPA. Retrieved on 2008-02-08.

[edit] External links

• Child protection from violence, exploitation and abuse