International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
On 6 February the UN calls for an end to female genital mutilation, a human rights violation affecting millions of girls and women.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUNFPA and UNICEF
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2012
About the day
The UN General Assembly designated the day in 2012. UNFPA and UNICEF lead a joint programme to end the practice, which around four million girls undergo each year.
2026 theme
Towards 2030: No end to female genital mutilation without sustained commitment and investment
The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 6 February 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 6 February 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Tuesday 6 February 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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