2020 to 2030: Decade for slaying the female ‘cut’ globally
FGM practices can cause haemorrhage, shock, serious injury or a range of infections; and can also lead to infertility or become life threatening during child birth. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA
The ten-year period from 2020 to 2030 is the Decade of Action for Sustainable Development, a decade of ambitious action to deliver the goals by 2030. The United Nations, with 75 years of global development experience, understands that meaningful development takes time. It is often achieved in a series of decisive, cumulative actions that build up to big transformative results. The role of young people in sustainable development cannot be understated, and their efforts must underpin this decade.
The theme of the 2020 International Day of Zero Tolerance to female genital mutilation (FGM) underscores the critical role that young people play in ending FGM, and this is celebrated this year through #youthendFGM.
