AZ HCM2011

Urges the United States Congress to formally recognize February 6th as the Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.

Notes that an estimated 200 million girls and women worldwide have been subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM), with approximately 513,000 women and girls in the United States at risk as of 2012.

Identifies that 44 million of those who have undergone FGM are girls age 14 or younger, with the practice typically performed between infancy and 15 years of age.

Recognizes that FGM causes severe health complications including severe bleeding, cysts, infections, infertility, childbirth complications, and increased newborn mortality risk.

Directs the Arizona Secretary of State to transmit a copy of the memorial to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and all Members of Congress from Arizona.