International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation 2023:What is This Day Observed? History, Theme and Facts about the Cruel Practice
Every year on February 6, the world observes the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Here is all abou the day, historical significance, theme and advocacy of abandonment of this practice, read on.
Feb 06, 2023, 11:54 AM IST
Supreme Court refers PIL against female genital mutilation to five-judge constitution bench
The Supreme Court Monday referred to a five-judge constitution bench the plea challenging practice of female genital mutilation among Dawoodi Bohra Muslims.
Sep 24, 2018, 11:22 AM IST
Impose complete ban on female genital mutilation, make it cognizable offence: Writ petition filed in SC
A writ petition seeking imposition of ban on the practice of female genital mutilation was filed before the Supreme Court on Monday.
Jul 30, 2018, 16:57 PM IST
SC questions practice of female genital mutilation, says it violates integrity
The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the practice of female genital mutilation of minor girls in the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community.
Jul 10, 2018, 12:17 PM IST
Female genital mutilation is a punishable crime: Centre tells SC
The practice of female genital mutilation is a crime punishable with imprisonment of seven years under the existing law, the Centre told the top court.
Apr 20, 2018, 23:14 PM IST
UK court bans family to bring daughter to India fearing 'utterly unacceptable' genital mutilation ritual
Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female circumcision, involves ritual intimate cutting, sometimes without anaesthetic, and has been banned in the UK.
Mar 07, 2018, 09:32 AM IST
Indian-origin doctor in US held for child genital mutilation
An Indian-origin female doctor in the US was arrested and charged with performing female genital mutilation on girls as young as six-year-old.
Apr 14, 2017, 14:29 PM IST
#womensday: Reasons to stop female genital mutilation
Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female genital cutting and female circumcision, continues to be a grave issue in many parts of the world, including India.
Mar 08, 2017, 11:48 AM IST
Replace female genital mutilation with new rites of passage, says UN chief
New, unharmful rites of passage should replace female genital mutilation , UN chief Ban Ki-moon said on Monday after new data showed there were more victims of the custom than previously estimated.
Feb 09, 2016, 12:43 PM IST
