MONDULI, Feb. 12 -- TANZANIA joined the global community in commemorating the National Climax of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), held in Monduli District, Arusha Region—one of the communities at the forefront of efforts to end the harmful practice.

The event brought together government leaders, UN agencies, civil society organizations, traditional leaders, youth, and community champions to reaffirm a shared commitment: FGM must end—everywhere, for every girl.

Speaking at the event, the Minister of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dr Dorothy Gwajima emphasized the Governments firm stance:

“Female genital mutilation is a violation of human rights and a...