#WorldRadioDay2023 ! We have been in the forefront on leveraging and using vernacular radio stations like @togotane and @PureAfricaRadio to #EndFGM in migori county over time and has proven to be an effective way of advocacy to kuria communy in local language. #MediaToEndFGM
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60 young women from Sierra Leone undertaking the tradition Bondo ceremony to make their passage to womenhood. No knives, no blood, no FGM. Supporting tradition,dropping the knife. Congrats to Aim, Sierra Leone . @tainabienaime @GPtoEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM #mediatoendfgm
Supported by 50% of Listeners Liberia End FGM Media Campaign is Working Hard to Sensitise Against #FGM. ~ Ibrahim Ganda #EndFGM #MediaToEndFGM https://t.co/WSTSCIhSk9
#MediaToEndFGM #Power2YouthKe
This video https://t.co/YQwPW8mrLg is a highlight of the situation in many communities. Filmed in my rural village in Kenya where I was born & raised witnessing how cruel my culture was to girls. #EndFGM #MediaToEndFGM #DAC2022 @GPtoEndFGM @GMCEndFGM @UNFPA @OrchidProject
#Nigeria: Lois Aderomose with Alhaji Shehu were on radio saying no to #FGM. Lois was also at Independent television spreading the same messages. #EndFGM #MediaToEndFGM #DAC2022 @gptoendfgm @WallaceGlobal
Spreading the message of #EndFGM to the people at the grassroot through community radio. Thanks to @GMCEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM for making this possible.#DAC2022 #MediaToEndFGM
Children in low income countries or those from poor households will always be engaged in child labour to contribute to the economic upkeep of their families.@GMCEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM @UNFPAKen @Anotherway_Now @kipainoi @maggie_okane @PCKemei @InitiativeAlive #EndFGM #MediaToEndFGM
Who will tell our stories if we are not bold enough to rise up & speak up for millions of children in our rural villages who grow up without knowing that they deserve to live a life free from violence? @TunawezaEmpower @Vincent_Mwit #EndFGM #MediaToEndFGM #DAC2022 #children
Kenya: Kiptei Isaac was live on BK Radio, Mt Elgon region on the Kenya-Uganda border region discussing achievements and next steps to #EndFGM. #DAC2022 #EndFGM #StopFGM @mtushiminina @GPtoEndFGM @WallaceGlobal #MediaToEndFGM #GenitalMutilation #women
Live on RAVE 91.7 FM #DAC2022 #MediaToEndFGM @GMCEndFGM @Vincent_enike @VARCENigeria @UNFPA @UNICEF
Join us today as we commemorate Africa Child on Rave 91.7 FM with the support of @GMCEndFGM #DAC2022 #MediaToEndFGM @Vincent_enike @VARCENigeria @UNFPA @UNICEF
Youth Awareness Campaign & New Radio station Launch to End FGM, Jowhar State, Somalia, by Ifrah Ahmed (@IfrahFoundation) - @irish_aid @susangibbs1 #EndFGM #StopFGM #MediaToEndFGM A thread...
A Thread... Radio station reaches 7 million with Religious Leaders asking others to speak up to End FGM, Osun State, Nigeria. by Adedotun Ajayi, Nigeria. #EndFGM #StopFGM #MediaToEndFGM Cc. @mtushiminina @WallaceGlobal
This team of Liberian journalists, activists + religious leaders began their campaigns after a recent campaigner-led cross-border training. They ran 2 live radio shows at Radio Harlengee Kolba City, Kolahun district. #MediaToEndFGM #EndFGM @mtushiminina https://t.co/J3twzeIy8N
Life can be much broader once we discover that everything around us is purely made on dedication. We can influence and change it. Today we launch the Tanariver Action Plan on eradication of FGM Thank you @GMCEndFGM for being the voice of the voiceless. #MediaToEndFGM #MenEndFGM
Ukatili wa kijinsia kama ukeketaji unafanyika katika mipaka yetu ya Kenya na Tanzania ikizidi kuhatarisha maisha ya wasichana na wanawake wengi. Asante @startvhabari1 kwa kunipa fursa ya kuzungumza na jamii ya tanzania 🇹🇿 #PamojaTukomesheUkeketajiMipakani #MediaToEndFGM
TV and radio coverage in Gabu Guinea Bissau as activists religious leaders and journalists @GPtoEndFGM @gmcendfgm gather to call for an immediate end to FGM in an area, Gabu, where 90 percent of girls are cut #mediatoendfgm thks @wallaceglobal @worldbank for backing front liners
Latest phase of the @Irish_Aid religious leaders' fatwa media project in the Somali region of Ethiopia ran from Nov 2021 to March 2022 . The project was funded by Irish Aid and implemented by the GMC through @IfrahFoundation #MediaToEndFGM https://t.co/iwmneiuTP8
Journalists End FGM talk about recent FGM survivor Documentary, Broadcast to Three Main Somali TV Stations, Somalia Region, Ethiopia by Ahmed Abdirahman Ibrahim. @unfpa @mtushiminina @gptoendfgm @WallaceGlobal #MediaToEndFGM https://t.co/iApmzzHm0F
"We have invested a lot of time in presenting high-quality HD film that displays the real situation of the survivors. @Obsiiyetime , Documentary Director #MediaToEndFGM #EndFGM @mtushiminina @IrlEmbEthiopia @IfrahFoundation https://t.co/th8yeBohJg via @gmcendfgm
3 million girls a year equate to one girl being subjected to FGM every ten seconds. #MediaToEndFGM Quotes ~@gmcendFGM #EndFGM https://t.co/HatQ1nS588
Breaking up with the old tradition and keeping our daughters safe from undergoing FGM & GBV through community dialogue #MediaToEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM @GMCEndFGM @UNFPA @MenEndFGM
The Gambia: #EndFGM Radio talk show at Kerewan Community Radio and Nuimi FM. An officer in charge of the Maternal department from the hospital, a child welfare officer from the police, a community development worker and a traditional communicator were invited. #MediaToEndFGM
Nayrus Ahmed, an #EndFGM survivor, has been a forefront fighter spearheading sensitization campaigns against FGM and GBV, Thanks to @gptoendfgm @wallaceglobal #MediaToEndFGM
Medical professional Abdifatah Mohamed ending FGM/GBV at Wajir Community Radio, North Eastern, Kenya. #MediaToEndFGM
Tunaweza empowerment on Pure Africa TV/Radio in #Kuria, Kenya discussing steps taken to prevent cross-border FGM, the role of the community on the same and milestones this easter holiday. #EndEasterFGM #MediaToEndFGM
Team Liberia starting the media campaign to end FGM strong. #MediaToEndFGM 📸 @turayneneh
We are glad to work with you @Vincent_Mwit to #EndFGM in Kuria. #MediaToEndFGM @gptoendfgm @mtushiminina
Today with support from @GMCEndFGM we engaged the community through a discussion on Pure Africa TV/Radio in #Kuria,Kenya we discussed strategies employed to prevent crossborder FGM, role of the community on the same and milestone this easter holiday. #EndEasterFGM #MediaToEndFGM
I was privileged to be one of those who represented @SIRPNig on Tuesday at coal city fm where we talked about the need to end female genital mutilation in @Coal__City #MediatoendFGM #HumanRights #volunteer
This week, we were at Coal City FM to talk about the need for us to end FGM here in @Coal__City especially in this Easter period. Thanks so much @GPtoEndFGM for supporting this program. #MediatoendFGM @GMCEndFGM
The Declaration & Action Plan to End Cross-border FGM was adopted at regional inter-ministerial meeting held on 17th April 2019 to declare an end FGM, particularly cross border. Together with @GMCEndFGM join us this FRIDAY as we discuss. #MediaToEndFGM #EndEasterFGM #MenEndFGM
Radio Togotane Anti FGM shows sponsored by @Zinduka_eV and @GMCEndFGM. Hosting Ex-Cutters as they shed some light on their journey to date. #MediaToEndFGM #EndEasterFGM
Happening Now: Radio Togotane Anti FGM shows sponsored by @Zinduka_eV and @GMCEndFGM. #MediaToEndFGM #EndEasterFGM
Hassan Abdirahman, headteacher at Tayo Primary and Secondary School said "My school community is ready to participate in all #EndFGM campaigns. Let's fear God and stop FGM" #MediaToEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM @susangibbs1 @mtushiminina @WallaceGlobal https://t.co/x302w3S3Nt
“I, Sheik Abdulahi, won't conduct any form of FGM on my daughters because there is no ineffective body organ that Allah created.” Young people need to understand WHY FGM is a violation of basic human rights. #MediaToEndFGM by @Obsiiyetime, Ethiopia. @mtushiminina @susangibbs1
380+ girls underwent Alternative Rites of Passage, in west Pokot county. However much needs to be done, because as we speak, there are 5 girls at the CPU ~Carena - North Rift Radio #MediaToEndFGM
Survivor talks about her #FGM experience, marriage problems and constant pain. By Sainey Dibba, The Gambia. Panellists: Activist Aja Sally Touray women activist and women leader Awa Jaiteh Kaaba #MediaToEndFGM https://t.co/B29FS7wnvD @mtushiminina @GPtoEndFGM @susangibbs1
The Quran makes no reference to FGM, there is no agreement on a clear-cut ruling and there is no analogy (in reference to FGM) that can be implemented. #EndFGM #MediaToEndFgm @GPtoEndFGM
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On 5th April of 2022, through @gmcendfgm, we held a 1.30 mins TV talk show on Abagusii local NDIZI TV with a reach of approx 700K people in Kisii, Nyamira, Nairobi, parts of Migori, Homa Bay, Kericho and Bomet. #MediaToEndFGM ~Walter Mounde @GPtoEndFGM @WallaceGlobal Thread...
Teacher Madam Lucy says that female genitalia is made perfect so there's no need to cut. She calls for FGM teaching aids/ models to teach young girls in schools and churches on the dangers of FGM. Courtesy A.S Conteh, Team Koinadugu, Sierra Leone. Cc. @gptoendfgm #MediaToEndFGM
"I learnt both Quran and Bible but I've never seen any part where FGM is a requirement." Grassroots campaigner Steven Gabriel, Team Koinadugu, Sierra Leone #MediaToEndFGM Video by A.S Conteh
Sierra Leone: Team Bombali set to hold its #StopRamadanFGM and Easter holiday cutting radio sensitization program on SLBC Makeni. #MediaToEndFGM @gptoendfgm
Fgm has alot of effects; Over bleeding leading to death after cut Diseases including fistula etc @AYGKenya representative @juniorkips with rtd Chief Lawendi and Mama Sarah Cheptoo with the help of @GMCEndFGM discussing with the community @WallaceGlobal @GPtoEndFGM #MediaToEndFgm
EndFGM campaigner @K_thiakunu at Weru FM, speaking to communities in the Mt. Kenya East region, covering Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, Isiolo, and Laikipia Counties and the Nairobi capital and live stream. #MediaToEndFGM @mtushiminina @GPtoEndFGM @susangibbs1
A fiery start of #MediaToEndFGM campaigns in Liberia. Team Leader @TTarnue sharing the first batch of campaigners' pictures on radio Kintoma 101 FM. Thanks to @GPtoEndFGM for believing in this grassroots-led movement to #EndFGM. Cc. @mtushiminina
Teacher Abdullahi Hassan Mohamud of Bulla Barqa IDP, Mogadishu, addressed school teachers, pupils and parents, on FGM. He described it as a non-religious practice, a harmful act and urged everyone to take a role in ending it. #MediaToEndFGM Photo courtesy - Mohamed
#ZeroTolerance #MediaToendFGM.
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Thanks to @GMCEndFGM for the continued support. #MediaToendFGM.
#ZeroTerance. #MediaToendFGM.
Let us protect the rights of women and girls in Somalia. Together we can #EndFGM #MediaToendFGM.
Together let us end FGM. #ZeroTolerance #MediaToendFGM.
Radio Togotane Anti FGM shows sponsored by @Zinduka_eV and @GMCEndFGM. “Children have the right to be free from any form of harm or violence.” Chacha Charles, Children Officer Kuria East Sub County. #MediaToEndFGM #EndEasterFGM #EndFGM
Happy to see the progress kickstarted last December in Kuria, Kenya. We've seen arrests, elders' declarations, surveillance etc. stemming from media interventions and government taking action. #MediaToEndFGM
Radio Togotane Anti FGM shows sponsored by @Zinduka_eV and @GMCEndFGM. “ As children officers, We receive threats from the community as we tackle FGM and Child marriage cases” Janet Robi, Children's officer Mabera and Kuria East #MediaToEndFGM #EndEasterFGM
Meet #MediaToEndFGM team leaders from Liberia! *On the table is team lead, Tokpa's radio. "I carry it everywhere I go," he says!
Meet #TeamGMC Somalian journalist Salad Ghedi of @samakulantv has attended Somali action classes, working with Ifrah Foundation & @gmcendfgm for 2 years. He uses media to #EndFGM and pledges not to cut his daughters. “I will always stand for up for them,” he says. #MediaToEndFGM
Radio Togotane Anti FGM shows sponsored by @Zinduka_eV and @GMCEndFGM. “FGM is outlawed by the Kenyan constitution under the 2011 Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act.” Wilkister Robi, Asst. Chief Nyangoge Sub-Location, Mabera Sub-County. #MediaToEndFGM #EndEasterFGM
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Meet #TeamGMC @Obsiiyetime coordinates media campaigns to #endFGM in Ethiopia. He's a journalist at HorncableTV and has been part of GMC since attending a #MediaToEndFGM masterclass 3 years ago. Shucayb speaks Somali and English. Some of his work here: https://t.co/pH1sSHXygm
We are glad and excited to announce a new short-term partnership with @GMCEndFGM This is with regards to using the media to end FGM in Enugu State, Nigeria during this Easter period. @GPtoEndFGM @maggie_okane @Coal__City #MediatoendFGM
Meet some of the Nigerian campaigners running the current cycle of #MediaToEndFGM campaigns. #StopEasterFGM
Meet some of the Kenyan campaigners running the current cycle of #MediaToEndFGM campaigns. #StopEasterFGM
FGM is an outdated vise that needs to be dome away with, #stopFgm #stopearlymarriage Give her education and space to explore to her best @SDGActionHub_Ke @fidakenya Thank you #WallaceGlobal_ #gptoendfgm_ #gmcendfgm #MediaToEndFGM
Let us Embrace Alternative rights of passage as a way to end FGM. #MediaToEndFGM #GlobalMediaCampaign #ElizabethAngira #JHR #UNCEF #MenEndFGM #KenyaEndFGM #SadiaHussein
Today: Radio Togotane Anti FGM shows sponsored by @Zinduka_eV and @GMCEndFGM. Using vernacular radio makes it easy to spread the Anti-FGM messages to the affected communities. #MediaToEndFGM #StopEasterFGM
Girls are born perfect, do not mutilate them! A poem competition from #ANewDawnforchildren. Thank you @GMCEndFGM for the live Radio coverage. #EndFGM #MediaToEndFGM @mtushiminina @GPtoEndFGM @lolojuberna @EstherPassaris @JaneMarriottUK @susangibbs1 @SoroptiTweet @maggie_okane
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