What day is February 6th?

February 6th is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.

In 1997, the World Health Organization, UNICEF and UNFPA jointly issued a joint statement against female genital mutilation. With the support of a wider range of United Nations agencies, a new statement was issued in February 2008, which designated 6 February each year as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation to protect the rights and interests of girls and women.

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International day of zero tolerance to female genital mutilation is held every year to raise people's awareness of this practice. Any form of female genital mutilation is regarded as a harmful practice and violates the human rights of girls and women.

WHO is committed to eliminating female genital mutilation within a generation, focusing on publicity and research, and guiding health professionals and health systems in their activities. Female genital mutilation has no known health benefits. On the contrary, it brings a series of short-term and long-term risks in physical, psychological, sexual health and happiness.