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𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗭𝗘𝗥𝗢 𝗧𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 (𝗙𝗚𝗠) 6TH FEBRUARY 🅃🄷🄴🄼🄴: 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗚𝗠 The topic for this year is to support programs that provide services and respond to individuals who are harmed or at risk of FGM. Various non-governmental organizations and stakeholders are working to ensure high-quality research that respects participants\" rights and strengthens evidence collection and use in order to hasten the elimination of FGM.  We can all help to raise public awareness and educate others. We can only fight to put an end using what we know.  Click on the following link to learn what there is to know about female genital mutilation (FGM) https://www.dredeh.com/2022/02/female-genital-mutilation.html?m=1 Photo credit: United Nations News

  Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Introduction  Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female circumcision (FC), but more recently as female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), has taken several forms throughout all nations.  Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a term used by the World Health Organization (WHO) to describe any procedure that involves the partial or complete removal of the external female genitalia, or other damage to the female genital organs for non-medical purposes. [1] FGM is harmful to girls and women in many ways and has no health benefits. It entails removing and destroying healthy and natural female genital tissue, as well as interfering with girls’ and women’s normal bodily functions. FGM is a violation of girls and women’s human rights that is acknowledged worldwide. It is a type of extreme discrimination against women that represents deep-seated gender inequality. It is almost always performed on minors, making it a violation of the girl child’s rights

𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗔𝗬 4𝚃𝙷 𝙵𝙴𝙱𝚄𝚁𝙰𝚁𝚈  🅃🄷🄴🄼🄴: 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗽 This year, we recognize that each of us has the power to make a difference, no matter how small, and that by working together, we can make significant progress in lowering cancer's global effect. It's all about recognizing and comprehending the global disparities in cancer care that cost lives. Some of the characteristics that might have a detrimental impact on care are income, education, geography, and bias based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, and lifestyle. Everyone is affected by this divide. This year's goal is to change the existing norm while also assisting in the reduction of stigma. That is how we can begin to envision a new way of doing things and a much more equitable future. To do so, we must listen to the perspectives of cancer patients and families, and allow their experiences to drive our thoughts and actions. People should live healthier