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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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TV Interviews to End FGM, Jigjiga, Ethiopia
Mohamed Abdullah, media campaigner and Journalist based in Jigjiga, Ethiopia from Universal TV, organised well-prepared interviews about FGM and its impact to the female, particularly young children.
TV Programme highlights the Problems African Children face including FGM, Jigjiga, Ethiopia
My name is Hanan Farah, Somali Women Journalist, from SRTV. For the day of African child which is marked on 16 June, I organized a panel discussion about the problems of African children.
Islamic Religious leaders Panel Discussions on FGM, Jigjiga, Ethiopia
Bare Ali qaaje, a Journalist based in Jigjiga and works at SAABTV organized a panel discussion about the challenges of the draft Fatwa to address the problems of FGM and ways to end FGM in the Somali region as part of the commemoration of African child day.
TV campaign to End-FGM, Jigjiga, Ethiopia
Abdihakim Gamaadiid, is a media campaigner and Journalist based in Jigjiga, Ethiopia, working with Nabad TV
Mothers share their beliefs on FGM for a TV feature story, Jigjiga, Ethiopia
Muhyadin Mohamed is a journalist from Kalsan TV based in Jigjiga, Ethiopia. Here he shares a conversation with two Somali mothers’ which highlights their attitudes towards FGM.
Radio conversations for Day of the African child, Jigjiga, Ethiopia
Ubax Jamaal Maxamed, is a Journalist and an anti-FGM campaigner based in Jigjiga Somali regional state of Ethiopia, and works at FM Jigjiga.
Religious leader states FGM is not written in the Quran and that it must end, Jigjiga, Ethiopia
Shucayb Obsiye a media campaigner based in Jigjiga, working with Horn Cable TV, organised a half-day panel discussion on the Day of the African child, held at Royal International hotel on June 16, 2021.
“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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“We must Educate to Eradicate FGM” Radio discussions show the Importance of Education to End FGM, Kajiado County, Kenya
Jedidah Lemaron is an anti-FGM campaigner, working in Kajiado county. Talking with children’s officers on radio Jedidah helps to highlight to the local communities that there is a way we can all help one another to end FGM.
Interesting Radio conversations and approaches working with reformed cutters, Wajir County, Kenya
Ali Mohamed is an anti-FGM campaigner based in Wajir County, Kenya. In this report, Ali shows how working with reformed cutters can help to end FGM.
Health Care Workers and Campaigners gather at a Conference to End Medicalization FGM in Kisii County, Kenya
Walter Mounde is an anti-FGM campaigner who has worked hard to build connections with health care workers in Kisii county. A conference, running on the Day of the African Child (DAC) was held, discussing – the problems within the health care sector and what needs to be done to stop the medicalization of FGM.
Children officer on Radio answers questions on FGM, Meru County, Kenya
Tony is an anti-FGM campaigner working within Meru County. This talk with a children’s officer highlight that more needs to be understood about reporting an FGM case since callers are still, worried about confidentiality.
Radio show campaign aims to address Cross border FGM between Kenya and Uganda
Soloman Kiterie is an anti-FGM campaigner who is passionate about ending FGM. He is now particularly interested in addressing cross-border FGM.
YouTube Video highlights the damaging effects of FGM, Kajiado county, Kenya
is a National TV Journalist, in this report she shares her work within Kajiado where she went to a rescue centre to investigate how FGM affects the community.
Local Radio talks about the education gap between girls and boys and how this is linked to FGM, Garissa County, Kenya
Fatuma Hakar is an anti-FGM campaigner, who also runs “Girl Kind” – a community project which supports girls and is helping to end FGM through education.
Radio talk on ending FGM reaches 11 Million people, Broadcasted in Meru County, Kenya
By Catherine Thiakunu Catherine Thiakunu is an anti-FGM campaigner who is based
Radio discussion on ending FGM, Kuria, Kenya
Vincent Ogallo is an anti-FGM campaigner, based in Kuria. His project included a live radio talk show where two child guests were invited on air to be role models to other children who might be at risk of undergoing FGM
Local leaders supporting the fight against FGM after a strong media campaign, Narok County, Kenya
Susan Kutingala is an anti-FGM campaigner based in Narok county. She is working hard amongst the Maasai community to bring about change and end FGM.
“Let’s stop Violence against women by using Social Media” Kajiado county, Kenya
Anti-FGM campaigner Dominic Mamboleo created a wave in Kajiado, Kenya for the Day of the African Child. His media campaign was driven to help end FGM practices in the county. His work however highlights again, how much work is needed to be done to help end FGM for good.
“It is our Job to be a Voice of the Voiceless in Society” Tanadelta sub-county, Kenya
By Salim Godana, Salim Godana ran activities for the Day of the
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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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Training and Engaging Youth in How to run Media Activities to End FGM
Media Programme in Enugu State, Nigeria was launched this year to engage youth in the end-FGM campaign.
Phase One Report On a One Year Media Project to end FGM
Report on media and Community campaigns to ending Female Genital Mutilation in Ebonyi State and the Cross River State of Nigeria covering 1st Feb 2021 – 6th June 2021.
The Wallace Global Fund Mid Year Report 2021
This first support from Wallace Global Fund has driven us at Initiative For Girls’ Rights and Health Development-IGRHD to acquire more positive results in our commitments to weaken harmful social and cultural practices affecting girls and women such as Female Genital Mutilation. Lots of internal restructuring and adjustments within the organization have been done asides from the numerous anti-FGM projects that were carried out.
Children are not aware that they have undergone FGM, Nasarawa state,Nigeria
Eight years ago secondary school teacher Lois Tofunmi Aderomose started an organisation called Goodnews club Philippians mission. This mission centre is located in Mararaba, Nasarawa state in Nigeria. The organisation enrolls 100 children every Sunday, giving them a place to learn and become healthy, responsible individuals, despite the potential struggles at home.
Understanding FGM in Nigeria
Campaigners in Nigeria are spread out all over the country. This report highlights the key challenges that each region or county faces, the type of FGM that takes place, and a few action points for moving forward.
The Dangers of Being an FGM campaigner and how the Media offers a safer platform for campaigners to raise their voices
Do we get to see the real-life of a campaigner? The past few weeks we have been collecting stories about the dangers of campaigning against FGM in Africa. GMC works with campaigners across Africa including The Gambia, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Ethiopia, Guinea, Mali.
“Education is the key in eradicating FGM”, Radio callers pursue the same questions in Abakaliki, Nigeria
Dr. Wilberforce Oti an anti-FGM campaigner, shares his recent radio panel question and answer session on Salt FM radio Abakaliki, Nigeria.
FGM Survivors on radio share how their pain is Everlasting and that FGM must End, Nigeria
Ekemini Joseph, anti-FGM campaigner reports conversations from his most recent radio show where he talks to survivors to highlight the awful pain many women go through and are still facing today.
FGM Survivor shares her Heartbreaking Insecurities on Radio and TV, Nigeria
Daniel Zamani is an anti-FGM campaigner who shares his recent radio and TV discussions with an FGM survivor.
Mental Health Expert talks about the impact FGM has on girls, Ondo State, Nigeria
Ireti Adesida is an anti-FGM campaigner who is spreading the word against FGM through media outlets in Ondo State, Nigeria. Ireti has been especially present on this issue over the past few weeks as Easter time is known to be a time where many girls go through FGM.
End FGM Campaigner take to the Markets with Media, in Nigeria
Monikanola Ogidan, an anti-FGM campaigner takes her campaigning to the markets in Nigeria, in hopes to raise awareness and end FGM.
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.
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recent campaigns in Sierra Leone
FGM in Sierra Leone
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Children callers On radio support the end FGM campaign, Team Koinadugu, Sierra Leone
Team Koinadugu ran a media campaign against FGM by using two radio stations in both Koinadugu and falaba districts.
Media campaign creates a big Change for the end FGM campaign, Team Port Loko, Sierra Leone
Team Pork Loko had a big success in their most recent end FGM media campaign.
Radio shows reaches half a million people, talking to end FGM, Team Bombali, Sierra Leone
Team Bombali ran a radio media campaign to help sensitise locals on the harmful effects of FGM.
Radio discussions broadcast across the country on ending FGM, Sierra Leone
The Global Media Campaign funded Team Western Area Rural for media campaign on June 16, The Day of the African Child to continue raising awareness on the dangers of FGM.
Chiefs, Teachers and Parents talk about ending FGM on Radio, Tonkolili, Sierra Leone
The Global Media Campaign (GMC) funded Team Tonkolili for a media campaign on June 16, the Day of African Child.
Understanding FGM in Sierra Leone
Campaigners in Sierra Leone are spread out all over the country. This report highlights the key challenges that each region or county faces, the type of FGM that takes place, and a few action points for moving forward.
The Dangers of Being an FGM campaigner and how the Media offers a safer platform for campaigners to raise their voices
Do we get to see the real-life of a campaigner? The past few weeks we have been collecting stories about the dangers of campaigning against FGM in Africa. GMC works with campaigners across Africa including The Gambia, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Ethiopia, Guinea, Mali.
Sierra Leone campaigners continue ending FGM, despite little political support
Team Freetown, in their response to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Gender-Based Violence incidences in the Western Area Rural and Urban Districts, of the Republic of Sierra Leone, during the Easter holidays, with Direct Support from Global Media Campaign (GMC), established the outreach methods whereby the Team and its leader went on a door to door campaign and sensitization on the hazards of FGM and other related harmful traditional practices and its effect on survivors.
Calling for its immediate eradication would be “Political suicide” – Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada
The President’s wife however has said publicly that the ceremonial circumcision of girls by the influential Bondo society (secret society of circumcisers) should end.
Groups that support FGM fight back on the Media, in Kenema, Sierra Leone
Team Kenema report on their Easter media campaign to help end FGM in Kenema, Sierra Leone.
Callers share False Claims about the Uncut Girl, in Tonkolili, Sierra Leone
Team Tonkolili is a group of anti-FGM campaigners that came together to try to challenge the Easter cutting season events and help to stop FGM. This report shows how their media campaign is helping to change ideas about FGM.
Anti-FGM media campaigners in Koinadugu state, Sierra Leone, Report on their Easter Cutting Media Campaign
The team was massively involved in radio and community sensitizations on the Easter Cutting to end FGM within the district. Through our media campaign and community engagement we can reach 205 thousand listeners in broadcasting FGM messages and changed their perception.
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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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13-YEAR-OLD BLEEDS TO DEATH FROM FGM IN SOMALIA
INCREASING NUMBER OF GIRLS BEING MUTILATED DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWNS. UNFPA ESTIMATES 4 MILLION GIRLS AT RISK
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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“My wife complains that sex is no longer pleasurable” FGM cases on radio highlight the issues FGM survivors face
Radio talk show highlights the problems married women face after undergoing FGM.
Students Speak Out on FGM asking for Security, The Gambia
My project was mainly designed to engage students from grade six to grade nine. I hosted a live students forum from Charles Jaw memorial academy on the Day of the African child. Our topic of discussion was centered on issues affecting our lives as African children. FGM was central in our discussion.
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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