International Day of Zero Tolerance for #FGM
February 6th, 2026
Her Voice Matters is a community gathering in recognition of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM. Female genital mutilation, or FGM, is the partial or total removal of external female genitalia for non medical reasons. It is internationally recognized as a human rights violation and serious public health issue affecting millions of girls and women globally. While most prevalent in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, prevention requires education, culturally grounded dialogue, and strong protection systems everywhere.
The panel will begin shortly before 4:00 PM and will be moderated and thoughtfully structured, with time for meaningful discussion and community Q and A. Topics will include:
• Women’s rights and child protection
• Education as prevention
• African history and cultural context
• Feminism across cultures
• Protection systems in Spokane
• What Zero Tolerance looks like in practice
About Resian's Dream:
Resian’s Dream is a survivor-led nonprofit community-based initiative committed to ending female genital mutilation through education, protection, and direct support services. The organization works in Narok County, Kenya, and builds awareness and partnerships in Spokane, Washington.
Resian’s Dream centers dignity, cultural awareness, and collaboration. The organization works to fund and establish a Safe Center for girls at risk and to strengthen prevention systems through education and community engagement.
This gathering is both educational and strategic. It builds local awareness while advancing the development of a Safe Center for girls at risk in Narok County, Kenya. The framing is centered on strength, leadership, and collaboration.