Today is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

FGM is an extreme form of discrimination against women, violates #HumanRights, and causes serious health harms.

It must be prevented: #EndFGM!

👉 http://bit.ly/40qHLHE

As a conference for women involved in #interreligiousdialogue kicks off in the #Vatican, an organiser says women’s voices must be brought “from the margins to the centre”. During the 7th Congress of Leaders of World & Traditional Religions Prof. Azza Karam, met with Pope Francis.

We will never forget the women and girls of Afghanistan. On behalf of the @UN, @unwomenchief and @khiari_khaled — we are committed to find a way forward for women and girls to be seen and their human rights respected.

In #Cameroon, pregnant girls 🤰🏾 were not allowed to stay in school.

This has changed.

Read how the government, with help from the
@theGFF & @WorldBank, reformed laws to empower girls & #AccelerateEquality
👉🏿 http://ow.ly/yIYN50Mulx0 #AfricaACTs

In response to the devastating impact of the recent bans on women’s higher education and women’s work in #Afghanistan, the @ICNY is hosting a letter with other faith-based and humanitarian NGOs. Read the letter and sign your name 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Zkmoan!

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