...with harmonized policies, laws, and cross-border collaboration, we can protect girls, deliver justice, and finally close the gaps that allow this harmful practice to thrive, not just in one country, but across the entire region....
Additionally, intensified community engagement and education, led by local champions and survivors, are crucial to shift social norms and highlight the long-term health, psychological, and economic harms of FGM, as anti-FGM advocates forge a collective voice to abandon the harmful practice.
By Evelyn Sasi, Onyimbi Nelson Aside from being one of the most persistent human rights violations meted out upon millions of girls globally, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is not just…
In October 2024 during the Turkana Cultural Festival dubbed ‘Tobong’u Lore’, President William Samoei Ruto PHD underscored the importance of heritage and culture in the fabric of societies. However, some FGM-practising cultures misinterpreted the statement to push back against the front to outlaw FGM.
By Ngotiek Philip The issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) continues to be a front-burning problem in Kenya despite efforts by government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations. There is a…
BY LOCI BENEDICTS, ONYIMBI NELSON School holidays offer parents and learners opportunities to meet, interact, and spend quality time together. They also give learners a deserved break from their respective…
Survivors of FGM hold unique insights and experiences needed in the anti-FGM programs. Partnering with these individuals is of importance since they can access unique information that will enable them develop approaches that are more targeted and culturally sensitive in the fight against FGM.
"There is a critical need for tailored interventions to dispel these myths and misconceptions to foster an accurate understanding of female genital mutilation"
Inspiring Stories of Kuria Anti FGM CrusadersThe anthology is based on authenticity; straight from the source. The sensitivity of some of the stories paints a picture of pain and lifelong…
By Dancan Kemanga, Evelyn Sasi Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a global human rights violation affecting millions of girls and women. Despite being internationally recognized as a violation of human…