[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Nastehe Abubakar Aftin. I am part of the Dayaa Women Group, in Tana River, Kenya. We are a Community Based Organisation (CBO) working to end FGM using the media as one of our strategies. I have worked with TBS, TanaFM, AmaniFM radios and Star Television Network (Somali), RTN, NTV and KTN News V station to broadcast the anti-FGM message, teaching more than 10 million people. Follow me on Twitter @NasteheA or @DayaaGroup.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Sadia Hussein. My name is Sadia Hussein I am an FGM survivor and part of the Dayaa Women Group working to end FGM using the media as part of our strategies. In the last 4 years I have appeared on KTN news, Somali TV, KBC TV, Star FM, Radio Midnimo to broadcast the anti-FGM message. I have also been working closely with religious leaders on the media to get the message out clearly that FGM is not a religious practice. So far I have reached more than 30 million people. Follow me on Twitter @SadearH or @DayaaGroup.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Ruth Jepchumba Kilimo. I am part of the Marakwet Girls Foundation working to end FGM using the media. In the last three years I have worked with Kass FM, Chamgei FM, Taach FM, Kass Radio and TV, BBC, KTN TV stations to broadcast the anti-FGM message, reaching more than ten million people. Please follow my work on Facebook on Ruth Jepchumba or on Twitter @ruthKilimo or on the website[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Christine Ghati Alfons. I work with Safe Engage Foundation involving young people in stirring up discussions towards abandonment of FGM/C. Since graduating from the GMC Media Training Academy, I have worked with Radio Anyuola and Radio Togotane reaching more than 1 million people. I am on Facebook here or here, also on Twitter @Ghatichristine or @SafeFdn.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Domtila Chesang. I am a grassroots media activist advocating for the eradication of FGM and Child Marriage. Through my organisation the I_Rep Foundation I also champion for girls’ education in my community the Pokot. Apart from community engagements, I also use the power of media to amplify my campaign. I have worked with Radio Maisha, KalyaFM, North Rift, and Kokwo radios. My work has been featured on Citizen TV, NTV, KTN, K24, The Star, The Nation, and The Nairobian newspapers, among others. You can find me and my work on social media; on Facebook, on Twitter @CDomtila or on our website.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Jeremiah Kutanya. In the last 4 years I have worked with Mayian and Nosim radios and Ebru TV station to broadcast the anti-FGM messages reaching more than five million people. To follow my work, please follow on Facebook here or here, on Twitter @Jeremmie2010 or on the Enlighters Youth Initiative website.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Tony Mwebia. I am part of #MenENDFGM movement rallying men and boys to join the fight against FGM using media as one of our strategies. In the last 3 years we have worked with many Media outlets in Kenya to broadcast the anti-FGM message. Reaching more than 10 Million People. Follow us on Twitter @MenEndFGM, like our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. You can connect personally with me on all social media accounts as (TonyMwebia) or check out my website.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Peter Kemei, working with Adventure Youth Group and also part of the #MenEndFGM Movement, working to end FGM in the Mt Elgon region and Kenya at large. Since graduating from the GMC Media Academy, I have worked with BK Radio, Radio Mambo, Mukwano radio and Sulwe FM radio stations to broadcast the anti-FGM messages, to morethan 5 million people. Follow my work on twitter
@PCKemei or @AdventureYG_Ke and on Facebook.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Samuel Leadismo, Founder and Director Pastoralist Child Foundation. We work to eradicate FGM, child marriage and promote education through scholarships. I have worked with Serian FM, Voice of America, ABC, BBC, KTN, NTV stations to broadcast the anti-FGM message to more than 10 million people. Follow my work on Twitter @kenyachildfund or @Samuelleadismo, on Facebook or on our website.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]I am Dominic Kimitta popularly know as Mamboleo. I am a Champion in the fight against FGM and harmful cultural practices, I use media to communicate my messages as well as incorporating art and theatre as a tool to share data and the current situation on FGM in Kenya and Africa. Follow these YouTube links here and here for my works.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]

[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]Mon nom est Fatoumata Seyba, je fais partie du Réseau des jeunes ambassadeurs pour la santé de la reproduction et la planification familiale au Mali. De décembre 2018 a nos jour, j’ai travaillé avec Énergie chaînes de télévision pour diffuser mon message et mettre fin à l’excision et j’ai atteint plus d’un million personnes au Mali. Bientôt j’animerai un émission débat sur Énergie TV à l’occasion du 16 juin, journée de l’enfant Africain. Grâce a Global Média Campaign je suis reconnue sur le plan national car mes activités sont médiatisés. Pour suivre mon travail, allez sur Twitter @seybafatou et Facebook.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]Je suis Aminata Traoré, je fais partie de l’organisation Parole Aux Jeunes. Dans les derniers mois, j’ai travaillée avec la radio Djekafo pour diffuser mon message et mettre fin à l’excision et j’ai atteint plus de 500000 personnes au Mali. Pour suivre mon travail allez sur mon Facebook.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]Mon nom est Bintou Traoré une activiste Malienne. De Décembre 2018 à nos jours, j’ai travaillé avec des chaînes de télévision et radio comme ORTM, liberté TV, et radio Énergie. Avec mon projet actuel j’ai travaillé avec la radio Énergie pour faire passer mon message et pour mettre fin à la pratique de l’excision au Mali. J’ai atteint plus d’un million de personnes au Mali. Pour suivre mon travail allez sur mon compte Facebook.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]Je suis Fatoumata Bagayoko, la directrice de la compagnie de danse Jiriladon. Dans mes activités, j’ai travaillé beaucoups avec les medias. Je travaille avec la radio: chaine2,TM2,Djekafo,klédou,radio Mali et radio Liberté. Je travaille aussi avec la télé :Liberté et ORTM. Suivez moi sur Facebook ou Twitter @FatoumataBaga10[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]Mon nom est Assitan Lountandy Keita, je suis infirmière d’Etat. Depuis Décembre 2018 a nos jours, j’ai travaillé avec plusieurs chaînes de radios comme la radio Djekafo, Siguida Kunkan et à la télévision Renouveau TV pour diffuser mon message et mettre fin à l’excision et j’ai atteint plus d’une dizaine de millions de personnes au Mali. Pour suivre mon travail, allez sur Twitter @KLountandy ou sur Facebook.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]Mon nom est Issa Sogoba, je suis communicateur à Marie Marie Stopes Mali depuis 2011. Depuis la Formation Médiatique de Global Media Campaign en Novembre, j’ai travaillé avec Energie TV et radio, Diekafo, Koury FM, Siguida, Yelen pour diffuser mon message et mettre fin à l’excision et j’ai atteint plus de 2million personnes au Mali. Récemment j’ai été au camp de réfugiés de faladie avec TM2 une chaine de télé et la chaîne2 la radios national pour faire un reportage et ensuite un débat sur l’excision à la Radio Pace FM. Pour suivre mon travail, aller sur Facebook, ou sur Twitter @sogobaissa[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]Mon nom est Boubacar Diarra, je fais partie du Réseau des Jeunes Ambassadeurs sur la Santé de la Reproduction et la Planification Familiale du Mali. Dans les derniers mois j’ai travaillé avec deux presses écrites (Journal le confident et le Meguetan info) et avec trois radios (radio id FM, radio Djonakan et radio la partriote) pour diffuser mon message et mettre fin à l’excision et j’ai atteint plus de 1,000,000 de personnes au Mali. Pour suivre mon travail allez sur Facebook, Twitter @Boubacardiarrak, WhatsApp: +223 72 44 71 27.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]Je suis André Yallan Sidibe, Je suis André Yallan SIDIBE jeune ambassadeur et responsable chargé du Suivi Évaluation au sein du consortium MSH-CAEB sur le programme Debbo Alafia qui veut dire le bien être de la femme. Nous finançons et renforçons les capacités des organisations de la société civile locale dans la région de Mopti. Elles mènent des activités de promotion de la PF, de sensibilisation pour l’abandon des MGF/Excision et la lutte contre les VBG. Je suis chargé du partenariat, de la communication, du Suivi et de l’évaluation du programme. Pour suivre nos activités avec les radios, les troupes de théâtre, les associations et groupements de femmes et de jeunes, les leaders religieux et politiques, veuillez vous rendre sur www.msh.org ou www.caebmali.org ou Facebook.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]

[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Ayodeji Bello. I am a graduate of the Global EndFGM campaign Academy, and founder/ Director of Ladies Circle International-LCI organisation working to End FGM using the media. I am also a beneficiary of the direct action grants by GMC. In the last 4 years, I have worked with 10 radio and 10 TV stations in Nigeria to broadcast the anti- FGM message to more than 150,000,000 people. Follow my work on Facebook or Twitter.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Gift Augustine Abu. I am the President of Center for Social Value and Early Childhood Development working to end FGM using the media. In the last 7 years I have worked with, Mega Band FM Owerri, Orient FM Owerri, NTA Owerri, Sunrise Fm Enugu, Solid FM Enugu, Love FM Abuja, SaltFM Abakaliki, Unity FM Abakaliki, Cross River Broadcasting Cooperation Calabar/ Ikom, Hit FM Calabar, FadFM Calabar, Correct FM Calabar and Orient TV, Cross River Broadcasting Corperation TV and Salt TV Abakaliki to broadcast the anti-FGM message. We have reached more than 70 million people. To follow my work please check on Facebook or on Twitter or on the website.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Shafaatu Said Karaye. I am a journalist and an activist campaigning against gender based violence. Am also a graduate of GMC Media Academy. For the last 5 years I have been working with different media outlets and organisations in Northwestern Nigeria campaigning against Female Genital Mutilation reaching more than four million people. To follow my work visit my Twitter and Facebook pages.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Ayotomiwa Ayodele. I am a graduate of the Global Media Campaign Academy 2016. I am working with MAI Initiative for Human Development to #EndFGM in Nigeria. In the last 4 years I have used several media channels to advocate for eradication of FGM in my state and country, some of which are Radio Nigeria Progress FM, Voice Fm, Ado Ekiti. These radio stations cover 6 southwestern states in Nigeria. To follow my activities on FGM, please follow me on Twitter.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Olaniyan Oluwayomi Rosemary. I am part of the The Light Initiative working to end FGM using the media. In the last year alone I have worked with OSBC radio station to broadcast the anti-FGM message reaching more than one million people. I am also a beneficiary of the GMC Direct Action Grants. To follow my work please follow on Facebook or on Twitter.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Adebukola Akanbi. I am part of the Rhealyz Naija Organization working to end FGM using the media. In the last 4 years I have worked with Orange FM Akure and WFM radio Lagos to broadcast the anti-FGM message reaching more than 10 million people. To follow my work please follow on Facebook, Twitter and our website.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Victor Oton Godpikin. I am part of the Cesved Nigeria organisation working to End FGM using the media. In the last 3 years I have worked with Radio One, Love FM, Correct FM, People’s FM and local TV stations to broadcast the anti-FGM message, reaching more than 20 million people. Please follow my work on Facebook or on Twitter @godpikin_cfr.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Temitayo Awodoyin. I am a film maker and part of the film crew of Africa-FCA organisation working to end FGM using the media. In the last 3 years, I have created End FGM documentaries and also worked with 5 radio stations and 4 TV stations to broadcast the anti-FGM message reaching more than 60,000,000 people. To follow my work go to Facebook or Twitter.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Deji Adefila. I am part of the PD Media Initiative working to #EndFGM through the Media.
In the last 6 years I have worked with Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC) Radio and Television station to broadcast the anti-FGM message reaching more than 6 million people. I am also a beneficiary of Direct Action Media Grants from the GMC team. Follow my work on Facebook and on Twitter @dejiadefila and @osbcng or on our website.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Dr Wilberforce Oti. I am both a university lecturer and a clergyman. In spite of these awesome responsibilities, I am passionate about EndFGM activities in Nigeria and use all my platforms to advocate on the need to EndFGM. In the last 4 years I have worked with Ebonyi Broadcasting Corporation (EBBC) 98.1FM radio and Salt TV stations, in addition to Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) 101.5 FM to broadcast the anti-FGM message. Cumulatively, we have reached more than 10 million people within South East, North Central and South South geopolitical zones of Nigeria and part of Cameroon. Please follow my work on Twitter and on the website.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Ireti Emmanuel Adesida, Team Leader/Program Director of Rhealyz Global Empowerment Initiative. We have used radio, TV and social media to advocate against Female Genital Mutilation. Our weekly radio program ‘Our World Rhealyz Africa’ on FUTA Radio 93.1FM engages with various communities directly. Our periodic social media campaigns, Twitter chats and music advocacy stir up conversations on FGM. So far, we have been able to reach over 30 million people directly and about 100 million indirectly. Follow us via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and our website.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Raymond Okopani. I am a graduate of Global Media Campaign’s Media Training Academy and the founder of Youthspark Pan Africa, a youth organization working to solve social problems including gender related issues like Female Genital Mutilation. In the last 5 years I have worked with Radio Nigeria Unity FM, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State to broadcast the anti-FGM message. We have reached more than 65 million people with strategic EndFGM messages. To follow my work please follow on Facebook on Twitter or on our website.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Olubunmi Afuye. I’m a graduate of Global Media Campaign’s Media Training Academy. I’m an On Air Presenter on both radio and television. In the last 4 years I have worked with Orange 94.5 Fm radio and OSRC stations to broadcast the anti-FGM message to 5 million people. Please follow my work on Facebook and Twitter.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]

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[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Sarah Kallay. I’m a journalist, activist and lobbyist. I was the Head of Programs of Star radio until January this year and I am now working as Strategic Communications Coordinator in the Office of the President, Republic of Sierra Leone. I started campaigning on issues of human rights especially relating to girls and women whilst doing my show on personal growth and a rape victim called and spoke of her depression to the point of contemplating suicide. I unconsciously shared my own sexual abuse at age eight by an uncle. My work with Female Genital Mutilation/cutting started when a cousin of a two months old baby was cut by my aunt and I reported her to the police. I hope to use my platform and fanbase to teach the disadvantages of some traditional practices and how refraining from these practices can be better for us, our children and society. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to check out my work.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Adama Bah. I am a senior female journalists and staff of the Shalom Radio in Kabala Town, Koinadugu District. I was fortunate to be one of the Journalists trained by FAHP in 2016. Koinadugu District is one of the FGM hotspot communities in the country. Also, I have been an anti-FGM journalists for decade now and I have worked tirelessly on various radio stations across the district to campaign against FGM. Team Koinadugu has reached out to thousands of people on radio stations in communities through the support of GMC, we have also succeeded in changing the narratives and the myths associated to the practice of FGM. For seven years now, in my personal campaign to end FGM, I have been able to reach over 34,000 people on my Facebook and page and Whatsapp, 53,000 people on Radio.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Lucy-Anne Ganda, journalist and Director of Administration and Human Resources of the State Broadcaster in Sierra Leone, and also coordinating Global Media Campaign’s Direct Action Grants for media activists in Sierra Leone. I started reporting on FGM in 2006. I have contributed greatly by using the media to propagate anti-FGM messages, discussions around the practice and its negative consequences, influenced a good number of journalists to join the campaign through the first ever UN Women sponsored GMC Media Campaign Academy. I represent Safe Hands for Girls in Sierra Leone. Follow me on Facebook.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Mamusu Mansaray. I’m a senior reporter working for radio Shalom in Koinadugu and Falaba district. In the last 6 -7 years I have tirelessly engaged myself in promoting human rights activism. I was trained by the Forum Against Harmful Practices to report on the dangers of Female Genital Mutilation. In the past couple of years I have been an anti-FGM journalist reporting issues about FGM and in my radio program to an audience of over 15,000 people in Koinadugu and Falaba district. My facebook page is among the widely read page, attracting a fellowship of over 900 people. Please follow me on Facebook.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Saidu Dumbuya. I’m a Senior Reporter writing for the New Vision Newspaper and reporting for radio Gbonkolenken in the Tonkolili district. I’m one of the journalists who was fortunate to have been trained by Forum Against Harmful Practices (FAHP) and Global Media Campaign, in reporting FGM related issues. In the past couple of years I have reported both in the newspapers and radio reaching an audience of over 250,000. My Facebook page is among the widely read pages in the country. I’m involved in a number of mass media sensitizations in the Tonkolili district. I’m also part of the media team for Amazonia Initiative Movement (AIM). To follow my work, please go to my Facebook account.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Ragan Conteh. I am a senior journalist working for the New Citizen Newspaper, one of the oldest Newspapers in Sierra Leone. I am also one of the members of the Public Relation Department of the Amazonian Initiative Movement Sierra Leone (AIM-SL) organization. I was trained by the Forum Against Harmful practices and Global Media Campaign to report on the dangers of Female Genital mutilation. Recently as a member of Team Tonkolili, we have reached out to over 50,000-60,000 people on radio and television stations and rescued two girls being taken into Bondo society for FGM initiation. I have reached out to over 200,000 people on my Facebook page and over 50,000 people on my Newspaper and over 89,000 on radio stations. Please follow my work on my Facebook account.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Hassan Bruz. I am a senior resident reporter in the gateway District of Port Loko and the Northern Bureau Chief for the Sierra Leone News Agency [SLENA]. I am also a regular contributor to dozens of local and international social media groups. This includes the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Cooperation [SLBC], Star Radio, Radio Democracy, Sierra News Newspaper, Freetown Post, Sierra Leonean Deserves The Truth, The Righteous Way Forward, Campaign For Peace and Development, Rebranding Sierra Leone, Whistle Blower and Cocorioko Newspaper in theUSA. Thus I am able to service millions and millions of readers globally. You can find my work on Twitter.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Zachariah Azibo Kanu Esq. I’m a Barrister and Solicitor of The High Court of Sierra Leone, and also an Associate in one of the Leading Law Firms in Sierra Leone; Macauley, Bangura & Co. I have been a lead champion for women and girls, and one of the loudest Youth Voices against FGM within and outside Sierra Leone, through meaningful use of print and social media platforms. I have had the opportunity to be trained by The Forum Against Harmful Practices (FAHP) and Global Media Campaign. Please follow my work on Facebook.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Mohamed Adam-Junior Kamara, a seasoned journalist and Production Manager of the regional Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation(SLBC) Magburaka Tonkolili, District Correspondent BBC Media Action Sierra Leone, Amzas Radio Makeni, Butimani Radio Kabala, Starl Line Radio Kenema, Voice of Kono Radio Kono, Eastern Radio Kono among others in the length and breadth of Sierra Leone. I am also part of the PR Team of the Forum Against Harmful Practices (FAHP). I am the first investigative journalist that broke the news of the 10 year old child who went through FGM at Mile 91 Tonkolili District in which 15 girls were rescued from FGM. I’ve been able to reach over 2 million people across the country and the sub-region. Contact me by email.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Johnabass Koroma, Chief News Editor and Production Manager, Radio Bankasoka FM97.5 Port Loko district Northwest of Sierra Leone. I have been an advocate against FGM for over 3 years now and working assiduously with the Forum Against Harmful Practices (FAHP). I have served in the media world for 12 years with vast experience in local community radio broadcasting. The district I serve is the most populated in the country after the capital city with over 630 thousand people (2010 census). Find me on Facebook.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Abdul Conteh. I’m a senior reporter working for radio Shalom in Koinadugu and Falaba district. I was trained by the Forum Against Harmful Practices to report on the dangers of Female Genital Mutilation. My Facebook page is widely read, attracting a fellowship of over 800 people. Just recently as a member of Global Media Campaign ( GMC), Team Koinadugu have reached out to over 40,000 – 50,000 people on radio in hard to reach communities. Please follow me on Facebook.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]

[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Maryan Abdulle Hassan. I am a Somali girl who lives in Hiran, Baladweyne. I work for a humanitarian organisation that is for the women and children and against Female Genital Mutilation, GBV, Forced Marriage and all violent acts against women and all those who have Special Needs. I was part of the Global Media Campaign training in Mogadishu. Since then I started working with religious leaders and media in Baladweyne Hiiraan. We have reached over thousands of people on the radio. I was part of the ‘This my story’ Documentary with Ifrah Ahmed, where we visited a girl who was cut and bleeding a lot and with the help of Ifrah Foundation and Global Media Campaign we took her to the hospital and saved her. I am very proud to be part of this campaign as an activist in Baladweyne and I hope will get more support.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Abdikadir Moallim. I am part of Ifrah Foundation for Media Campaign to End FGM and member of FGM ambassador Network untill last year. I am also an independent human rights and youth activist and I am a teacher and vice-principal for the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education. I have worked with Benadir regional administration and I was head of community mobilization, training and media affairs for the Benedir regional youth employment project (Face One) and I am very interested to develop my knowledge and experience to support our girls and all women in the world to End FGM. Contact me on Twitter @MeyreYare or email.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Abdinasir Nour Ali. I am a human rights advocate for the last decade working with organizations for Somalia’s protection and development (OSPAD) as protection coordinator and closely work with all service providers if it is INGs, NGOs, UN agencies and local authority so as to keep strengthening of referral pathways that will be easy to respond all services needed by the survivor. So far I am a member of the FGM ambassador network and I participate in cluster meetings such US protection cluster, GBV sub cluster and child protection sub cluster and other prevention events conducted by organisations like Ifrah Foundation. Follow me on Facebook.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Abdinasir Adow and I’m part Ifrah Foundation and Media Camapign to End FGM. The last year I have worked with Radio kulmiye to raise public awareness against FGM, reaching thousands of people in Mogadishu. Contact me by email, or on Twitter @CadeMx2.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]
[column-quarter-1][/column-quarter-1][column-quarter-2-3-4]My name is Hassan Istiila. I am part of the media industry, I have been spending my time as to end FGM through media. In the last decade I have worked with local and international media outlets to broadcast the anti-FGM message, reaching millions of people. ‪It is for everyone to take action, it is time we, the Somali people, came together to protect our girls.‬ To follow my work, please visit on Facebook, or on Twitter @hassanistiila‬, ‪Skype Hassan.istiila or email.[/column-quarter-2-3-4]

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