International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation.

Why in news?

• International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilationis observed on 6^th February 
• This day is sponsored by the United Nations for their efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation. It was first introduced in 2003.
• This year theme of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female: Accelerating Investment to End Female Genital Mutilation.

About the Female genital mutilation:

• Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights, the health and the integrity of girls and women.
• Girls who undergo female genital mutilation face short-term complications such as severe pain, shock, excessive bleeding, infections, and difficulty in passing urine, as well as long-term consequences for their sexual and reproductive health and mental health.