The movement building workstream aims to strengthen and expand the movement to end FGM/C by mobilizing survivors, activists, and key stakeholders from grassroots to global levels. The workstream empowers girls and women, ensuring inclusive access to platforms that amplify their voices. Key activities include:
Survivor Leadership Initiative (SLI) :Strengthens the leadership and emotional well-being of FGM/C survivors, promoting self-care, breaking stigma, and building survivor support networks.
Network Strengthening :Facilitates survivor-led networks and fosters collaboration among governments, NGOs, and CSOs to drive legislative and advocacy efforts, such as the national survivor network in Kenya and the FGM Bill in Somaliland.
E-Forum on Advancing Social Movements: A quarterly forum, in partnership with Girls Not Brides, for learning and collaboration between movements advancing the rights of women and girls, focusing on mental health, FGM/C, and child marriage.