International Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Day commemorated in Hagaz town at national level

The International Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Day was commemorated in Hagaz town at national level in which heads of the Health Ministry, line ministries, the PFDJ, national associations, religious leaders and invited guests took part.

Hagaz, 09 February 2015 – The International Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Day was commemorated in Hagaz town at national level in which heads of the Health Ministry, line ministries, the PFDJ, national associations, religious leaders and invited guests took part.

During the observance, it was noted that the Day shoulders responsibility to the society to do away with harmful customary practices that victimiz females in particular.

The Administrator of Anseba region, Mr. Ali Mohud, in a speech he delivered on the occasion, noted the significance of enhanced public awareness towards avoiding the instances of harmful customary practices.

Likewise, Ms. Amna Haj, Administrator of Hagaz sub-zone, pointed out that wide-ranging promotional activities were conducted in remote areas through setting up a committee in which its members were from the sub-zonal administration, community and government bodies, in addition to taking punitive measure against individuals who engage in female genital mutilation practices.

Meanwhile, the Day was commemorated in Asmara with different performances.