The United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year through resolution (A/RES/40/202/A) as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our habitats, and on the basic rights of all to adequate shelter. The day is intended to remind the world that we all have the power and the responsibility to shape the future of our cities and towns. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat. World Habitat Day was first celebrated in 1986 with the theme "Shelter is My Right". Nairobi was the host city for the observance that year. The theme for this year's World Habitat Day 2024 is: "Engaging youth to create a better urban future".
Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve the partial or total removal of the female genitalia for non-medical reasons. It most often involves the removal of girls and women external genitalia, and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights, the health and integrity of girls and women. Girls who undergo female genital mutilation face short term complications such as severe pain, shock, excessive bleeding, infections and difficulty in passing urine as well as long term consequences for their sexual and reproductive health and mental health. Long term female genital mutilation complications leads to physical and psychological consequences. Medical complications include; urinary problems, vaginal problems, menstrual problems, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, painful intercourse, obsteric complication, painful labour, severe pain, prolonged bleeding, infection, infertility and even death. It can also lead to an increase...
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