By Lake Zone Watch Writer
The Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, has instructed regional and district authorities to bring together all anti-FGM stakeholders and community leaders in order to facilitate the commemoration of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM scheduled for February 6th, 2024.
According to the Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey (TDHS) of 2022/2023, FGM prevalence in the country has slightly dropped but is still a serious challenge in the regions of Mara, Manyara, Arusha, Dodoma and Tanga.
This year’s theme of the Zero tolerance for FGM, according to the ministry is My voice, my destiny. Invest in FGM victims.