30 lakh girls at risk of genital mutilation every year: WHO
Nearly 30 lakh girls are at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation every year while 20 crore females have already undergone genital mutilation in 30 countries where the practice is concentrated, according to World Health Organisation. February 6 is observed as 'International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation' each year to educate and spread awareness about its dangers.