Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

In commemoration of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, the Women’s Consortium of Nigeria (WOCON) stands in solidarity with girls and women across the world to advocate for the complete eradication of FGM.

Female Genital Mutilation is a harmful and unjust practice that violates the rights, health, and dignity of girls and women. Every girl deserves the right to live free from violence and to make informed decisions about her body.

In commemoration of 16 days activism held annually,WOCON Team took our VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS to”ITAFAJI”,a densely-populated community on Lagos Island on Friday 28th November 2025, where we engaged residents on the dangers of Gender-based violence (GBV), Share relief materials with young women and girls and also sensitized them on how to identify, prevent and speak out against all forms of abuse.

To commemorate the *INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM)* on 6th February 2025, WOCON launched its Campaign against FGM targeting young women in Itafaji Health Clinic in Itafaji area of Lagos State.
We aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of FGM, discuss its devastating consequences on women and girls and empower them to resist cultural pressure to undergo the practice.

Theme: "Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World"