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2022 Ethiopia- #FrontlineEndingFGM
32 campaigns by #FrontineEndingFGM reaching 11,500,000 on radio, TV, and social media.
14/12/2022
Media campaigns
recent campaigns in Ethiopia
FGM in Ethiopia
According to The Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2005, the national prevalence of FGM is at 74% for women/girls between the ages of 15 and 49. And 62% national prevalence of FGM among girls between the ages 15 and 19. (Data validated by UNFPA).
The latest
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Investigation into how Radio shows are sensitising Internally Displaced People Camps to End FGM, Jijiga Ethiopia
I am Jamarti Yahye, a Somali Journalist, based in Jigjiga. I have been working with media houses for the past 6 years. Currently, I work for Dal-Jir Radio, Jigjiga branch. In recent years I have been directly involved in the Global Media Campaign for the Awareness and Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation.
25/10/2022
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TV Panel discussion on the role of Masjid Imams Raising Awareness about FGM as Community Guides: Jigjiga city, Ethiopia
My name is Muhiyadin Mohamed Aden, I am a Somali journalist from Goobjoog TV Jigjiga Office and vice director of the Somali region journalist Association. For the past years working different media houses in the region.
20/10/2022
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Ex cutter talks to TV to End FGM: Jigjiga, Ethiopia
My name is Abdihakin Abdulahi Gamadiid, a Somali journalist, from universal Somali TV, Jigjiga Office. I am the general secretary of the Somali region Journalists Association (SRJA).
20/10/2022
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The Psychological Effects of FGM, Ethiopia and Nigeria report
Ubax Jamal Mohamed, (a female journalist from FM Jigjiga station) visited Dr. Rudwan Hassan Mohamud Who operates Hayat Mental Health Care & Rehabilitation Centre. A psychiatric ward that focuses on mental health disorders and psychological difficulties in Jigjiga city. The interview was recorded and used as part of a radio conversation show that informed 1 million listeners of the ill effects that occur due to FGM.
23/09/2022
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Four Week School Media Campaign to End FGM, Somalia Region, Ethiopia
Powerful messages from students that are inspired to take action to help end FGM.
06/09/2022
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GMC Supports Media Training on Sensitive Reporting on Harmful Practices for Media Practitioners from Eastern & Southern Africa
GMC alongside the African Union led and supported the media training that took place on 5th-7th July 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya.
14/07/2022
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Religious Leaders Fatwa, Irish Aid Programme – November 2021- March 2022, Somalia Region, Ethiopia
Executive Summary The latest phase of the Irish Aid religious leaders fatwa
08/04/2022
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Journalists End FGM talk about recent FGM survivor Documentary, Broadcast to Three Main Somali TV Stations, Somalia Region, Ethiopia
My name is Ahmed Abdirahman Ibrahim, a Somali journalist from RTN Somali TV Jigjiga Office Type of Media and its reach Type of media: Television known us RTN Somali TV, Jigjiga Office.
04/04/2022
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Enough is Enough Religious Scholar and Medical Professionals Speak Out on Radio To End FGM, Somali Region, Ethiopia
Ubah Jamal Mohamed is a Journalist working for Jijiga FM Radio and a journalist by trained Global Media Campaign for the last two years to do the best the media campaigns. Ubah is a media campaigner who is interested in ending FGM and eradicating harmful traditional practices in the Somali region.
22/12/2021
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Radio talks on what role Mosques Play in Raising Awareness about FGM as a Community Guide, in Putland, Somalia
In this day and age of the 21st century, is it recognized that voice is empowerment. Women and girls either shy away or lack the platform to present their grievances directly to decision-makers, the proposed media campaign program will publicise girls’ harmful acting by traditional cutting. The opportunity to raise awareness as in imposing experience of self-worth which this campaign anticipates realizing.
02/11/2021
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TV Show Discussions on the Serious Effects of FGM, Somali Region, Ethiopia
My name is Shucayb Obsiiye, I am a Somali journalist based in Jigjiga who has worked with some of the main media houses in the region for the past years. I currently work for Horn cable TV in the Somali region of Ethiopia. In addition, I am one of the journalists who write on social media from the Somali region of Ethiopia country.
02/11/2021
Graduates say
Social media is an easy platform to spread FGM awareness. I also spend time meeting people who do not use social media to raise awareness about FGM.
Shuceyb ObsiiyeJournalist and EndFGM campaigner 
If we continue to work with the media and religious leaders in my community then we can quickly eliminate the practice of FGM in the near future. The new technology in the media tools has made the awareness campaign easier to reach millions of people in seconds.
Aniss YusufJournalist and activist 
Understanding the power of the media, especially radios, is key, and it is where you can know if your awareness has reached the right people.
Najah Mowlid HayirMedia student and activist 
