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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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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Radio Campaign to End FGM reaches Rural parts of Ethiopia, in the Somali Regions
My name is Mohamed Ali and I am a Somali journalist working for Kebri-Dahar FM in the Somali region.
It is my pleasure to get my first opportunity in working Global Media Campaign and I am very interested in being part of the international media campaign to end FGM in the Somali Region.
Somali TV talks with Business Professionals to Promote an End to FGM, Somali Region, Ethiopia
My name is Farhan Ahmed, a Somali journalist from MMTV Jigjiga Office based in Jigjiga capital city of the Somali region of Ethiopia in the last two years I have worked with some other main media houses in the region. I was one of the journalists who succeeded to carry out a media campaign program on October 11.
Media to End FGM in Ethiopia – Shucaybs tale
The media campaigns in the Somali Region of Ethiopia supported by Irish Aid saw Shucayb hosting a panel discussion and meeting with community members to raise the voice on ending FGM in Ethiopia.
In Depth Report on the Consultative meeting for the regional Bureaus to finalize the draft FGM Fatwa, On Horn Cable TV, Ethiopia
Shucayb Obsiye is a media campaigner and focal person of the Global Media Campaign in Somali Region Ethiopia. Obsiye is based in Jigjiga and works Horn Cable TV has organized a half-day Consultative meeting for the regional Bureaus to finalize the draft FGM Fatwa to end FGM in Somali Region.
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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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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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FGM in Focus with Collins Orono
Meet Kenya’s Collins Orono. He produces three programmes that focus on children. All the programmes air on National TV in Kenya and focus on advancing the voice of the child on issues that affect them, especially harmful cultural practices like FGM.
Elders publicly declared that the spirits (god) have allowed ending FGM with no consequences, Kuria, Kenya
Zinduka has been at the forefront in implementing programs targeting the empowerment of women and girls through awareness creation on FGM, child marriages, education/sponsorship of vulnerable girls, and other gender-related issues.
“FGM is not in the Holy Books,” Sheikh shares on the Radio Inspiring other Religious Leaders to call in to be on the Next Show, North Rift region, Kenya
We had a two weeks radio jingle on BK Radio and a one-talk show that was held on which involved sheikh Mohamed Ali of Pangani Muslim community mosque and Bishop Ken Senelwa of Voice of Trumpet. The message is the religious upbringing of our children does not include FGM in the holy books.
Youth Religious Leaders answer questions on the Radio to help End FGM, Meru County, Kenya
By Lawi M. Murangiri, Anti FGM radio show on Getu Fm Fm
Doctor calls in radio show to plead to parents “Do Not Cut your Girls,” Kenya
This time we Engaged more girls and women for they are the survivors of FGM. We also engaged boys and male youths for they are the future husbands so they must understand the concept of FGM and be part of the guard towards achieving zero FGM.
Cross Border FGM – Tanzania and Kenya Radio Conversations
My project was about Cross border FGM from Kenya to Tanzania. I went to Namanga/Tanzania with a team of four other people. We got to engage with authorities from both Kenya and Tanzania, parents who have transported their children to Tanzania for FGM as well as brokers who are paid to transport the girls to Tanzania for the cut.
Radio Conversations with a Youth leader and Doctor on ending FGM, Wajir County, Kenya
We used our campaign to sensitize the community on upholding the rights of the girl child against FGM in Wajir County. This is done through the wajeer FM radio with wide coverage and going in the local Somali dialect.
Powerful TV advert drama educates parents to not cut their girls, Kisii County, Kenya
With the support of the global media campaign to end FGM, we held a TV talk show on NDIZI TV, a local television with a reach of approximately 700,000 in Kisii, Nyamira, Nairobi, and parts of Migori, Homa Bay, Kericho, and Bomet.
FGM and Teen Pregnancies – Radio Conversation to End-FGM, Kenya
The project entails the rising and rampant cases of Teenage pregnancy and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) among school-going girls across the County, I wish to carry out a campaign on a strategy to end teenage pregnancy and Female genital mutilation by making frequent visits to the rural areas and also create awareness through media address to local radio stations because most of the people affected come from those parts of the County.
Women Join the Campaign to End-FGM, Tana River County, Kenya
Theme: “ Sensitization and Education Awareness Creation on the FGM practicing community on the Education, Health and Economic Advancement on the African women and girls.”
Callers from Rural Villages contact End-FGM radio show, West Pokot, Kenya
Our project was both media and community engagement activity, we involved North Rift Rift Radio in our media campaign and our local surveillance group in Otiot village in Marus sub-location for sensitization. The reason why we engaged North Radio is that it is the most listened to radio station in West Pokot and the most popular in places where we work with high FGM/CM prevalence.
Men to End FGM a discussion on the ways Men can support the End FGM campaign, Meru County, Kenya
Weru FM hosted a talk show with Catherine Thiakunu, an activist was hosted @ Weru Fm as a youth champion to discuss in detail the role of men in ending FGM and how the community members can be whistleblowers this is after a sensitization session on the effects of FGM and the anti-FGM act.
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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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A Koro, les enfants lèvent la voix contre les pratiques néfastes
Projet A l’occasion de la Journée Internationale de l’Enfant Africain (16 JUIN
A Ségou, émission radio pour cibler les autorités locales.
ProjetLe projet consistait à l’animation d’une table ronde avec le parlement régional
Journée de l’enfant Africain : Emission Télé sur les dangers de l’excision au Mali
Projet :A l’occasion du 16 juin la journée des enfants africain mon
Emission radiophonique sur les conséquences de l’excision au Mali
Projet Mon projet consistait à faire une sensibilisation à travers une émission
Plaidoyer pour le respect des droits de l’enfant.
Projet Dans le cadre de la mise en ouvre de ce projet,
Émissions radiophoniques sur les droits des enfants et les conséquences des mutilations génitales féminines
Projet: Emission radio sur les droits des enfants Ce projet consistait à
Défense et promotion des droits de l’enfant au Mali
Mon projet consistait à mettre un accent sur les droits des enfants
Mettons fin aux violences faites aux femmes dès aujourd’hui !
Projet Ce projet de sensibilisation avait pour objectif la réalisation et la
16 JOURS D’ACTIVISME : Réalisation d’une Table ronde sur les conséquences des Violences Basées sur le Genre y compris les Mutilations Génitales Féminines à la radio rurale de Dinguiraye
Projet :Ce projet médiatique sur la réalisation de table-rondes pendant les 16
Non à l’excision des Jeunes filles pendant les Vacances
Projet La campagne de sensibilisation sur les conséquences des Mutilations Génitales Féminines
Réalisation d’une Table ronde sur les Violences Basées sur le Genre y compris les MGF à la radio rurale de Kérouané
Projet Dans la réalisation de ce projet, cinq invités ont débattus différents
Amplifier les voix pour accélérer l’éradication des mutilations génitales féminines à Nzérékoré
Projet Amplifier les voix pour accélérer l’éradication des mutilations génitales féminines est
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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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7 End FGM Champions Training & Powerful radio conversations: Enugu State, Nigeria
We have observed since 2017; the influx of young girls from the UK and America especially into Nigeria during the summer holidays of June to September of every year. Upon close observation and inquiries; we were able to identify that for hundreds of girls of Igbo and Nigerian descent in the UK the summer holidays mark the arrival of ‘cutting season’; when they are flown back to Nigeria to undergo FGM.
Social worker and Media Experts talk on Radio to End FGM, Osun State, Nigeria
Activity by: Value Reorientation for Community Enhancement (VARCE Nigeria) Facilitator: Ademola Adebisi,
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.
Bornperfect Stakeholders meeting, Osun State, Nigeria
The #BornPerfect Stakeholders meeting and media campaign took place in Ile Ife, Osun state Nigeria.
One Campaign, 3 Radio Shows, 1 TV interview, and Children’s Rights Audiobook release, Reaching 51 million people, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
We organised a time with independent television and radio for a session where I spoke on factors affecting the African child and we played our emphasis on female genital mutilation and how it affects the girl child but also the boy child indirectly and we also deliberated on possible solutions, we had over 3 million listeners.
One month of Radio Shows led by Six Undergraduate Students to End FGM: Obafemi On University, Nigeria
The media campaign series was a one-month radio sensitization programme held from 8th June 2022 to 29th June 2022 at 7:30 pm every Wednesday.
Callers shocked that FGM is still an issue, Osun State, Nigeria
The Broadcasting Corporation OSBC radio 104.5 FM ran a radio show where Mr. Ademola Adebisi an FGM/ Gender Based Activist (Executive Director, Value Reorientation for Community Enhancement), Olorunfemi Bukola Emilola an FGM survival and a Child rights Advocate and Imam Alimi Muideen Olatunde were the guests, The programme was anchored by Mrs. Olusola Ayesebolatan Marcus an OAP.
Radio Jingle to educate listeners on the Legal, Emotional, Psychological and Medical implications of FGM, Nigeria
For the media project, I renewed my already made end FGM English jingle and engaged more than 20,000,000 people for one hour on Fresh FM.
Politician Speaks out on Radio ‘More needs to be done to end FGM’ Kwara state, Nigeria
The Day of the African Child has been celebrated on June 16 every year since 1991, when it was first initiated by the Organization of African unity (OAU). The celebration is in honor of those who participated in the Soweto uprising in 1976. It is also to raise awareness of the continuous need for improvement of the education provided to African Children.
Children’s Rights and ending FGM discussion on Rave FM, Osun state, Nigeria
Radio conversation on Rave (91.7) FM by Olaniyan Oluwayomi Rosemary. With the theme: Eliminating Harmful Practices Affecting Children: Progress on Policy and Practice Since 2013.
FGM in Focus: Born Perfect Special
During this Facebook Live special Jeremiah Kipainoi invites Davidson Malison (Activist, Nigeria), Tony Mwebia (Activist, Kenya), and Hassan Istiila (Journalist, Somalia) to explain the benefits of the Born Perfect campaign which has engaged football legends in the talk to end FGM.
Two radio conversations with Doctors, Religious leaders, and law enforcement all state FGM needs to end in Kano State, Nigeria
With Doctor Usman Aliyu and Barr Fatima Mahmud sheikh kabiru muhammad, hannatu zakari, and myself
The project was actually to create more awareness and make people understand that FGM has no connection to Islamic practices and the practice is harmful to the health of women and girls in society.
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Bloodless Bondo: Time for Change, Bondo Bush – Tonkolili district, Sierra Leone
Replacing the Bondo Bush with “School is a project” funded by BMZ and PfefferminzGreen through Amazonian Initiative Movement(AIM).
Death of 21-year-old from FGM sparks new Campaign
On the 21st of December 2021 21-year-old Maseray Sei was found dead in the Bondo Bush in Nyandeni Village, Bonthe District after undergoing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Sowo women Sandy willing confessed to having initiatied Maseray Sei to FGM. This enabled activists to act fast and the court case was born.
FGM in Focus: William Wise
On Tuesday 28th June Jeremiah Kipanoi and William Wise sat down for a conversation updating GMC Facebook Live viewers on the current challenges in Sierra Leone towards ending FGM. This conversation included talks about the truth of what is happening at the Bondi Bush, campaigning successes, and the need for political goodwill.
Pastor speaks out against FGM, Team Tonkolili, Sierra Leone
At the Gbonkolenken Radio 93.7 FM in Yele Town, Team Tonkolili’s most recent campaign ended up an hour radio program with an audience of over 67,000 listeners that appreciated the good work of the team.
Engaging Tribal Heads in a Radio Conversation to end FGM in the Bondo Bush, Sierra Leone
Team Koinadugu was involved in a media campaign against FGM by using different radio stations and our local languages to end the harmful practice of FGM (Bondo society).
Uncut Head Teacher shares how her Sex life is without pain and Labour normal, On Radio, Western Area Rural, Sierra Leone
The radio show we organised was designed to remind people about the negative effects FGM poses on our women and girls.
Listeners Changing Minds on FGM through Radio Sensitisation
Team Kenema, Sierra Leone share their most recent radio campaign.
The Conduit Club Anti-FGM Evening 2022
This special evening, held on Thursday 3rd February, marked a significant milestone in the Global Media Campaign’s efforts to end FGM. The GMC team – including Director Maggie O Kane and six leading campaigners from Sierra Leone, Kenya, Nigeria, and Somalia – joined this conversation which was presented to a group of keen listeners live from the Conduit Club in Covent Garden. Other key members of the panel also included the BBC’s renowned international editor, Lyse Doucet and the chair of the Global Media Campaign, the human rights lawyer, Dexter Dias.
Stop The Post-CV-19 Surge in Female Genital Mutilation this Easter
For the last two years, the risk of Covid, has led to a temporary suspension of the mass gatherings and community parades that are part of FGM across Africa. However, a surge in FGM catch -up cases is now feared across Africa in the coming months.
The Devastating Effects of FGM – One of Sierra Leone’s most Influential Grassroots Campaigners Reports
Rugiatu Turay who runs AIM Sierra Leone’s biggest grassroots campaign group against FGM writes about how much FGM is affecting communities all over Sierra Leone.
Post covid-19 FGM Easter Cutting poses a much Larger Threat than years before
There is an increasing concern for post-COVID-19 cutting for the coming Easter holidays. Since this is going to be the longest public holiday many countries have had since the pandemic there is increasing concern for Kenya, Sierra Leone, and Mali in particular.
21 Year Old Bleeds to Death from FGM, Bondo Bush, Sierra Leone
Christmas cutting season is here and this deadly practice is again being conducted in remote communities
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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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Internally Displaced People camp: TV and Radio Awareness with Traditional Leaders to End FGM in the lives of the Most Vulnerable
This media campaign took place in Somalias largest Internally Displaced People Camp (IDP). Ifrah Ahmed and Mohamed Adan and their team interviewed religious leaders, camp leaders, camp residents and broadcast the End-FGM message on Goobjoog TV and Radio, reaching 2 million listeners and viewers.
FGM Cutter Lays down the Knife on National TV : Jigjiga, Ethiopia
Abdihakin Abdullahi Gamadiid, a journalist working for Universal TV based in Jijiga Office interviews a mother Fardawsa who has laid down the knife after receiving awareness from GMC-trained journalists in the Somali regional state of Ethiopia.
Seven Young School Girls & Survivors of FGM appeal to the world: “I Hate it! This must End!”
Powerful, shocking, and devastating stories of seven young girls, that have all undergone FGM, Putland, Somalia. This programme, funded by GMC, was broadcasted on Sahan Radio Garowe and was heard in Nugal districts, and also shared across social media.
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.
Sadia Hussein – End FGM Champion Fights for a seat in Parliament, Tana River County, Kenya
Sadia Hussein, representing Kenya, is a women’s rights activist and female genital mutilation (FGM) survivor who advocates for ending the practice.
FGM in Focus: Born Perfect Special
During this Facebook Live special Jeremiah Kipainoi invites Davidson Malison (Activist, Nigeria), Tony Mwebia (Activist, Kenya), and Hassan Istiila (Journalist, Somalia) to explain the benefits of the Born Perfect campaign which has engaged football legends in the talk to end FGM.
Students share their experiences of witnessing FGM after effects, to end FGM Hir-shabelle State, Somalia.
Awareness meeting attended by some of the students of Jowhar Public Schools at Hir-Shabelle State such as Horseed Primary and Secondary School, Sheikh Hanafi, Imam Shafi’i, Sheikh Hassan Barsane, and Sheikh Hussein Ade School spoke about the real problems girls are subjected to FGM.
Minister Urges the Hir-Shabelle State to End FGM, A Powerful Radio awareness programme, Somalia
Officials from Hir-Shabelle State whom we met in Jowhar town welcomed the public awareness campaign to end female genital mutilation.
Youth Awareness Campaign & New Radio station Launch to End FGM, Jowhar State, Somalia
Since Radio Asal launched its Ramadan campaign to end female genital mutilation in Jowhar, we have been receiving direct reports of parents who have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) causing health problems for their daughters. In an awareness session attended by Radio Asal reporters and some youth in Jowhar, they raised awareness about female genital mutilation.
Teachers open up about how FGM is affecting their girls, Hir-Shabelle State, Somalia
At a meeting attended by some of the teachers of the Holy Quran and primary and secondary schools in Jowhar, the capital of Hir-Shabelle state, we focused on how to end female genital mutilation to save the future of the new generation of girls. We broadcast the conversation on radio.
WHY is FGM still practised? Religeous leaders and parents talk on Radio, Jowhar town, Somalia
Hello everyone. I am Adan Hussein Daud, Director of Radio Asal. Today we were able to broadcast a programme in which we discussed the situation of female genital mutilation. We were joined by parents, religious leaders of Jowhar town, and young men and women.
A Midwife Frightened by the problems that FGM Survivors & mothers to be face – Speaks out on Radio Jijiga, 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.
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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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The Once Wanted FGM Cutter Speaks on Radio to End FGM, Baddibu District, The Gambia
The famous Ex- FGM cutter Aja Bintou Danso (in the North Bank region) was once wanted by the government for cutting someone in the Baddibu district. Here she shares her story of finally laying down the knife. This conversation was broadcast on Kerewab Multimedia Radio reaching 600 thousand listeners.
Summer TV Broadcast Urges Families to “Stop Cutting Our Girls!” The Gambia
The TV show is called WAHTAN (let’s talk). It’s every Tuesday on Paradise TV. We reach 800 to 1000 views on Facebook live and receive calls from viewers at home. The show is mainly for people that have stories they are afraid to talk about cus of stigma or judgment.
Religious leaders and Medical Professionals talk on TV to End FGM, The Gambia
I hosted a 20mins TV Show covering the topic of FGM, Early Marriage, and Child Abuse. I engaged a religious leader, a Traditional leader, and a Single mother activist.
VOX POPS Creating Waves to end FGM as discussions are sparked, Central River Region, The Gambia
End FGM campaign aiming to Increasing ability to speak on FGM through the hardening of the voices of voters and the citizenry on the law on FGM including religious and cultural misconnections on FGM.
Hospital Manager talks on Radio about ending FGM, North Bank Region, The Gambia,
The radio talk show programme was conducted in kerewan, North Bank Region. This program was geared toward ending the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the region. This activity was done with community leaders such as the officer in charge of the hospital who talks about the implications of FGM and enlightened us on how it’s affecting women, especially during delivery.
“FGM is still seen as a Religious Obligation in The Gambia – More is needed to Sensitise Communities against FGM”
Our Radio sensitization on ending FGM included influential leaders (Women community leaders,) National Assembly members, youth, and women leaders sensitising communities during Ramadan on the adverse effects of FGM and discouraging parents from cutting the girl child.
75 days of VOX POP with Community Leaders to End FGM, Upper River Region, The Gambia
Intensifying voices on FGM through the solidification of the voices of voters and the citizenry on the law on FGM including religious and cultural misconnections on FGM.
Youth awareness to End FGM, Radio Conversations, The Gambia,
Fatou Baldeh stated that young people can put an end to FGM, with the recent trend of more youths being aware and consistently engaged there’s strong hope that they will resist subjecting their children to FGM when they come of age to bear children.
Media Outlets Empowering Women to Raise their Voices to end GBV, Banjul, The Gambia
We engaged the general public to demand better from the newly elected member. To support gender-neutral laws and fund allocations for the survivors of Gender Based-Violence.
FGM Survivor Talks about her Experience of FGM, Marriage Problems and Constant Pain
Farafenni community radio program on zero tolerance for female genital mutilation with Mr. Sainey Dibba as the moderator.
Radio show discovers that More public talks are needed to give family’s a place to agree to make a change to End FGM, The Gambia
Lamin Sanneh is an anti-FGM campaigner. Here he shares his most recent media activities to end FGM in The Gambia.
From Activist to Politician, The Gambia
Jaha Dukureh has been an anti-FGM activist for over ten years. As an FGM survivor, Jaha used her voice through the media to make sure other women don’t face the same pain and challenges she has had to face. Now she is using that voice to run for president in The Gambia.
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