A DECADE OF IMPACT
The Girl Generation Phase 1 (2014-2018) worked globally and in 10 of Africa’s countries most affected by FGM/C, and where the greatest change was possible. Phase 1 focused on uniting…
Somaliland’s Historic Leap: National Anti-FGM Policy Signed, Paving the Way for an more bold and consolidated efforts towards an FGM/C-Free Future
Somaliland recently took a monumental step in its efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) by hosting a two-day High-Level Convention that brought together key voices from civil society, government,…
Amina’s Journey: From Survivor to Trailblazer in the Fight Against FGM
Amina Mohamed’s story is one of strength, healing, and an unrelenting drive to protect other girls from the horrors of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Hailing from the Afar region of…
ENGAGING WITH RELIGIOUS LEADERS TO END FGM/C: THE CASE OF NAROK & ISIOLO COUNTY
Introduction: The Girl Generation: Support to the Africa-led Movement to end FGM/C Programme (TGG-ALM) is actively collaborating with religious leaders in various areas to end FGM/C. Religious texts are used…
FGM/C isn’t a requirement of any religion but a form of human rights abuse
In a powerful initiative towards the close of 2023, ACCAF took charge with dynamic training programs on FGM at two universities in Somaliland, targeting medical and nursing students. We hear…
Lessons from the Field: What We’re Learning about Working with Community Narrators to Collect FGM Data
Hibo Elmi, Yahye Mohamed- Action Aid Somaliland, and Teresa Awili, ActionAid Kenya (as told to Jane Meme and Chi-Chi Undie) Capturing shifts in attitudes and other changes toward Female Genital…