I am Ugbad Ahmed Hashi, from Somaliland over the past three years, I have participated in several capacity-strengthening workshops and advocacy events organized by the Orchid Project under the ALM…
My name is Hanna Kumera, a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and social change. Born and raised in a beautiful town named Bahir Dar in Ethiopia, my journey in advocacy…
The pain of tradition is often silent, buried in rituals passed down without question. In my community, this silence surrounds Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)—a practice defended as culture but one…
Observed annually on 6th February, the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is significant in raising global awareness of FGM while highlighting not just the physical…
The Girl Generation (TGG)-ALM hosted its fourth webinar on resourcing grassroots movements to end Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), marking the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.…
In Tambacounda, 410km southeast of Dakar, FGM/C persists. Despite global efforts to end female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), the practice continues to affect millions of girls and women worldwide. According to…
The conflict in the Amhara region has heightened risks for women and girls, driving a surge in gender-based violence and challenging efforts to implement effective programs. This disruption limits marginalized…
The Girl Generation, through its support for the Africa-led movement to end FGM/C (TGG-ALM), actively amplifies the voices of those most impacted by FGM/C. We recognize that FGM/C primarily affects…
In September, Aisha Hussein Roba – a youth grantee from Isiolo, Kenya alongside Orchid Project Policy & Advocacy Manager, Brenda Dora attended the Summit of the Future on the sidelines…
Figure 1 An activity conducted in Ceel-dhadhaable located in Sanaag region In our collective efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), organizations across Somaliland are taking action through innovative grassroots…
Self-care isn’t just about taking breaks, it’s about sustaining the strength to continue advocating for change Qamar Kassim Yussuf- Founder and CEO of Northern Counties Community Empowerment I have always…
Digital storytelling has revolutionized how we communicate impactful messages in social campaigns aimed at ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C). Recently, a transformative four-day review session was held for TGG-ALM grantees,…
Mrs. Ipato Serum was appointed the Chairperson of the Anti-FGM Board in Jan 2023 by H.E President William Ruto. One of the roles of the board is to uphold the dignity and…
Reader discretion: This content may be triggering. Naomi, a reformed female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) performer, shares how the religious engagements changed her views and made her leave this violence. Read…
As we honour International Women’s Day, we pause to acknowledge the profound impact women have in shaping our world. This connection holds particular significance as we reflect on our role…
On Zero Tolerance Day for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), we joined forces with our consortium partners and beyond, placing survivor voices at the forefront of our combined efforts. This year’s…
In December 2023, Senegal marked a crucial milestone in the battle against Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) with the creation of a new multi-sectoral National Action Plan to end FGM/C. The…
As we approach the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, it’s an inspiring moment to reflect on the remarkable outcomes of the 2nd International Conference on Female Genital Mutilation…
I am Coumba Guindo, the president of the Consultative Committee of the Women of Koussanar and a woman leader in Koussanar. My community has practised FGM/C for generations, and I…
To most people, I am an upcoming designer and a makeup artist, but behind all the glamour I have a past that I battled with for a while. Today, I…
As women rights advocates including survivors of GBV and anyone at risk of FGM/C, gather at the 2023 Women Deliver Conference in Rwanda in July, it is critical to understand…
Youth, when meaningfully engaged, hold the key to ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cut (FGM/C) and forced marriages. Youth globally do not feel bound by rules and regulations set and tend to…
As a survivor, I have experienced the effects of Female Genital Mutilation/Cut (FGM/C). My greatest wish is to put a stop to it so that the next generations do not…
Narok County is situated in the southern part of the Great Rift Valley. The Maasai community, a semi-nomadic community, is the predominant community occupying most parts of the county. Girls…
This year, The Girl Generation-Support to the Africa-led Movement to End FGM (TGG-ALM) commemorated International Women’s Day through various events. #CSW67 The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is…
Consolata Lominyo is the Chairperson Isiolo Voice of Women network, a women-led organization right at the heart of Isiolo County advocating for the rights of women and girls and against…
Men and boys as allies in ending FGM/C In commemoration of Zero Tolerance to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), The Girl Generation hosted a webinar titled ‘Men and Boys as…
When the philosopher, Cicero, said, “The face is a picture of the mind with the eyes as its interpreter.” This interpretation felt most relevant this year as the camera soon…
“At first, I was considered an uprooted person. Someone who doesn’t appreciate the culture of our ethnicity and my parents were consistently notified by the elders that I was rude.…
“As the president of The Women’s Movement set up by ActionAid Senegal, we will continue to join other organizations and the community so that Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) practice is…
The first ever The Girl Generation Festival (TGGFest 2022) was held in Nairobi, in October 2022 to commemorate both World Mental Health Day and International Day of the Girl. This…
According to UNFPA, more than 200 million women and girls have undergone FGM/C globally, and over three million more are at risk every year. FGM/C is recognized internationally as a…
“As a survivor, I know what excision is because I was excised at the age of six, I remember every scream I uttered, every suffering, every pain I underwent, and…
The Girl Generation- Support to the Africa-led Movement to end FGM/C has developed flexible and adaptive small grant mechanisms providing bespoke funding and capacity-building support to each grantee partner. The…
The Girl Generation (TGG): Support to the Africa Led Movement to End FGM/C Programme has developed Pathways of Change indicating how the programme could accelerate positive change in social attitudes…
“My daughter, our culture requires girls to go through the cut to become a woman.” These were the words of Grace’s mother before she underwent the cut a few days…
“My younger sister and I went through the FGM/C process together. She was living her best life before the violation. We had no choice as it was accepted as a…
