To observe the International Day of Zero Tolerance of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, 6 February, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, UNICEF and the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) hosted a Google+ Hangout discussion on the progress made in FGM/C abandonment, and the challenges that remain ahead.

 

The virtual event will features:

- Lynne Featherstone, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Development and Champion for the elimination of violence against women

- Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA

- Dr. Atef El Shitany, Rapporteur of the National Population Council, Egypt

- Molly Melching, Founder and Executive Director of Tostan

- Janet Tumer, Young Il Shamus activist and FGM/C survivor, Kenya

 

Moderator: Maggie O'Kane, The Guardian