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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).
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“Media is Leading the Conversation for Ending FGM” – Somali region, Ethiopia
Shuceyb Obsiye an anti-FGM campaigner reports on how students are getting involved in the End FGM campaign explaining the benefits of Media coverage and how corona has also been affecting the community.
FGM is not part of our Religion – Islamic Leaders Speak Out in Ethiopia
Shuceyb Obsiye anti-FGM activist brought together religious leaders, health professionals, media graduates and members of the civil society had attended a two-day panel discussion about the draft Fatwa against FGM in Jigjiga, the capital of Somali regional state of Ethiopia.
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recent campaigns in Guinea
FGM in Guinea
According to Guinea Demographic and Health Survey 2012, the national prevalence of FGM is at 97% for women/girls between the ages of 15 and 49. And 94% national prevalence of FGM among girls between the ages 15 and 19. (Data validated by UNFPA).
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Campagne de sensibilisation sur Radio Rurale Beyla
Pour la Journée Internationale des Droits des Femmes 2021, Lansana Koné a organisé une table ronde, un débat et d’autres activités médiatiques pour sensibiliser sa région aux dangers des MGF.
Sensibilisation des mères aux dangers des MGF sur la Radio TV Nationale
par Aissata Sidibé Contexte de l’émission La Guinée constitue le 2eme pays
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recent campaigns in Kenya
FGM in Kenya
According to The Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2014, the national prevalence of FGM is at 21% for women/girls between the ages of 15 and 49. And 11% national prevalence of FGM among girls between the ages 15 and 19. (Data validated by UNFPA).
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Radio chat shares the Horrific New Strategies that Cutters use to Perform FGM, Tanariver region, Kenya.
Salim Omar Godhana is an anti-FGM activist who is fighting for change in the Tanariver region. Salim is especially concerned with bringing equality between genders.
Campaigner Reports a Rise in Teenage Pregnancies and FGM cases over the Easter Break, in Narok County, Kenya
Susan Kutingala is an anti-FGM campaigner who works closely within communities to help end FGM and Child marriage. In this report, Susan describes some of the challenges she faces when speaking to communities in Narok County, Kenya.
Powerful Video helps to Stop FGM practise over the Easter break, in Kuria, Kajiado and Garissa, Kenya.
Robi Chacha Omondi an anti-FGM campaigner. Here, she shares here her experience of interviewing many people in Kuria, Kajiado and Garissa to help stop the cutting over the Easter period. The video that was created is mainly spoken in Swahili, with some interviews delivered in English.
Anti-FGM Radio Show Reaches 1.5 Million People, in Meru County, Kenya
Tony Mwebia is an anti-FGM campaigner who recently organised a radio show helping to sensitise the community in Meru County, Kenya.
TV Show Follows a Case Involving FGM and Child Marriage, in West Pokot, Kenya
Domtila Chesang anti-FGM campaigner bravely stood up on TV against FGM and continues to host radio shows despite threats.
Police Warns FGM Practicing Communities on Radio in Wajir, Kenya
Ali Mohamed is an anti-FGM campaigner who is using the media in a powerful way to express to the Wajir community that FGM is not accepted anymore.
Cutting Girls as young as Three to Escape Arrests, Caller Reveals in Kisii county Kenya
Walter Mounde anti-FGM campaigner, reports on Radio Programme held at Kisii FM accompanied by Mr Joseph Angwenyi a community and religious leader on FGM during the Festive season.
Children Champions Fight Against FGM in Solomon region, Kenya
Talaso Babara is an anti-FGM campaigner based in the Sololo region, Kenya. She is a advocate for change and here communicates the progress and even the will of children who are standing up for what is right.
Media Campaign helping to reduce FGM during the Cutting Season, Kenya
Rebby Sebei is an anti-FGM campaigner. She organised a Christmas cutting season media end FGM campaign which engaged an FGM survivor, legal officer, and professional role model.
“Your Radio show saved my life this morning” – End FGM Media campaign in Kajiado
Jedidah Lemario organised a Media Campaign to help End FGM in Kajiado which evoked a very positive response.
Islamic Leaders agree on Radio FGM Must End
Ali Mohamed is an anti-FGM campaigner who is raising awareness in Qanjara region, Kenya. His radio show hosted Islamic leaders who state that FGM is not a religious practice but a cultural one and it must end.
Influencers on Radio Push to End FGM in Kuria, Kenya
Vincent Ogallo highlights the increase of FGM Cases during and post Covid-19. His End FGM Media Campaign helped to accelerate community awareness in Kuria.
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recent campaigns in Mali
FGM in Mali
According to The Malian Demographic and Health Survey 2012-2013, the national prevalence of FGM is at 91% for women/girls between the ages of 15 and 49. And 90% national prevalence of FGM among girls between the ages 15 and 19. (Data validated by UNFPA).
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Campagne digitale et radio pour la Journée Internationale des Droits des Femmes
Pour le 8 mars, Oumar Togo a mené une campagne de sensibilisation sur les réseaux sociaux qui a déclenché beaucoup de discussions.
Plaidoyer en direct à Pélengana pour le 8 mars
Dioro Cissé a organisé un plaidoyer en direct depuis la radio de Pélengana pour que la Maire de la commune s’investisse dans la lutte contre les MGF.
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recent campaigns in Nigeria
FGM in Nigeria
According to The Nigerian Demographic and Health Survey 2013, the national prevalence of FGM is at 25% for women/girls between the ages of 15 and 49. And 15% national prevalence of FGM among girls between the ages 15 and 19. (Data validated by UNFPA).
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Media has the power to promote a positive change in behaviour towards women, Nigeria
Ademola Adebisi is an anti-FGM campaigner that hosted a radio show in Nigeria against FGM. The show declared FGM is a human rights violation and is keen to work towards changing the negative behavior towards women and girls.
Nigerian Men speak up on FGM in Radio interview
Geoffrey Broderick anti-FGM campaigner creates a jingle and runs radio shows in the local dialect leading up to the international day of zero tolerance towards FGM. The jingle on Female Genital Mutilation was played on pyramid FM 103.5 Kano from the 3rd February to 6th February.
Live interview at TVC Africa to End FGM
Raymond Okpani anti-FGM activist was hosted on TVC Africa to talk about the harmful practise of FGM.
Media Interviews for TV and Radio on End FGM with community participation in Nigeria
To commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM (IDZTFGM), Dorcas Famuyegun set up a series of TV and. Radio activities by Onelife Initiative for Human Development with the support of the Global Media Campaign to End FGM.
Radio awareness programs on End FGM across North-Eastern Nigeria
Mohammed Abdullahi reports on his work, where he engaged members of the community including community leaders’ human rights/gender advocates, and healthcare professionals across north-eastern Nigeria who serve as advocates against the practice of FGM.
Radio show builds momentum to End FGM in Nigeria
Wemimo Adewuni is an anti-FGM campaigner. On recent Radio broadcasts she invites a midwife and Pastor to talk of the current problems faced around FGM.
Changing mindsets on FGM Radio show in Osun State, Nigeria
Yusuf Dauda is an anti-FGM campaigner that has a close connection to schools in Osun State, Nigeria. He has been successful at helping to change the mindsets of the local people through Radio conversations.
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recent campaigns in Sierra Leone
FGM in Sierra Leone
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recent campaigns in Somalia
FGM in Somalia
According to The Somalian MISC survey 2006, the national prevalence of FGM is at 98% for women/girls between the ages of 15 and 49. And 97% national prevalence of FGM among girls between the ages 15 and 19.
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COVID-19 Laws affect the Fight to End FGM in Mogadishu, Somalia
Ifrah Ahmed anti-FGM activist reports the current struggles with fighting FGM and dealing with local laws that are in place to keep the public safe from COVID-19.
Radio and TV talks Accelerate End FGM campaigns across Galmudug, Somalia
Hassan Abdirahman is an anti-FGM campaigner, passionate about ending FGM in the Galmudug regional state of Somalia. Hassan raises awareness of the problems FGM victims face as well as raising awareness on how much the rural states in Somalia need assistance in ending FGM.
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recent campaigns in The Gambia
FGM in The Gambia
According to The Gambian Demographic and Health Survey 2013, the national prevalence of FGM is at 75% for women/girls between the ages of 15 and 49. And 76% national prevalence of FGM among girls between the ages 15 and 19. (Data validated by UNFPA).
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Nurse reveals on Radio the horrors she faces in The Gambia
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Men Share on Radio, the Problems their Wives Face as FGM Survivors, The Gambia
Sarjo Camara- Singateh anti-FGM activist creates a radio show which was held in honor of international women’s day to reflect on the achievement and challenges of women on issues that affect women after undergoing FGM.
Female Cutter Speaks Out on the Radio in Ebrima Saidkhan, The Gambia
Ebrima Saidykhan, anti-FGM campaigner, organised a program which engaged female cutters, youth, and women in the North Bank Region of The Gambia. Audios were recorded in the local languages by a female cutter and other prominent people which were aired at prime times for many days. The program further provided a detailed discussion on the dangers of FGM on children, the harmful nature of the practice, and the implication of the laws.
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