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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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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.
Radio Show Highlights The issues that come from FGM in Jijiga, Ethiopia
I am Ubah Jamal Mohamed, Somali Women Journalist, based in Jijiga. From Somali regional state FM Jijiga. The Air of FM Jigjiga reaches the zones that are Fafan, Siti, Jarar, Nogob, and some districts in the Korahay zone.
Head Chief of the Elders Shares his Anti-FGM Beliefs on MMTV in the Somali Region, Ethiopia
Nim’an Ahmed, works for MMTV Television. MMTV is a new Television with high-quality HD TV which is very common in admirable social and political debates. Mass media awareness, Somali dramas, and family films are specifically very interested by Somali Communities.
TV show with Medical Professionals Broadcast a TV show that Shares the Devastating Effects of FGM, Ethiopia
Barre Ali is a journalist working for SAAB TV in the Somali region. SAAB TV is watched in East African countries like Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti as well as some other abroad countries in Europe, the USA, and Australia. SAAB TV has two million viewers.
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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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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 Hearing Radio show Call-in to 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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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
Campagne de sensibilisation des populations sur la recrudescence du viol à Kankan
Projet Ce projet a été la réalisation de deux émissions interactives pour
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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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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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.
The mother of an FGM survivor shares her regrets on the radio in Abuja, Nigeria
Our activity took place at Kurudu/Azhata Community Abuja Nigeria, where I hosted Miss Gbagyi Nigeria with her Entourage, talking on the subject of Female Genital Mutilation (FG
Girls speak out on radio to show that change is possible, End FGM Campaign, Osun State Nigeria
The activity was focused on sensitization of the populace of Osun State and its neighboring states. Media and school outreaches were carried out.
Anti FGM Champions using Media to end FGM Enugu State, Nigeria
This particular project was centered on using the media to reduce the practice of FGM in Akwuke community of Enugu State. Furthermore, this project supported women (End FGM champions) in the community who have vehemently opposed the mutilation of their girl children. We came up with this project due to the increase in FGM, we noticed in this community.
Radio station reaches 7 million with Religious Leaders asking others to speak up to End FGM, Osun State, Nigeria
Adedotun Ajayi works with the Young Men Network Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
8 Listeners Call-In after Powerful Radio Conversation to ask for advise about If they should cut their girls, Osun State, South-West Nigeria
Instant success after an interesting radio conversation with a traditional leader and medical doctor to help End FGM in Osun State, Nigeria.
Community Media Movement to End FGM, Ondo state, Nigeria
The project was a campaign against Female Genital Mutilation with members of the state chapter of the International Federation of women lawyers, fellow Journalists, the gender vanguard group of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, and FGM Activists.
Feedback from listeners shows more needs to be done to end FGM Enugu state, Nigeria
This year’s theme of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM is ” Accelerating investment to end FGM”. The theme was chosen, like many countries, including Nigeria, are experiencing increased cases of FGM due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Experts in the field of Women’s Rights and Health discuss ending FGM on National Radio and Television, Cross River State, Nigeria
“Accelerating Investment to End FGM”, is a call to action that by 2030 FGM should be a forgotten issue in the world.
Live Phone in Radio Show to help End FGM, Oyo state, Nigeria
I created an anti-FGM radio jingle in English and Yoruba and aired it on FRESH FM Ibadan. Ibadan in Oyo state, Nigeria is one of the largest cities in Africa and Fresh FM is a leading radio station so there was an estimated reach of 20,000,000.
Efe Ambrose Interview in The Times National Newspaper about the #BornPerfect campaign to End FGM
Efe Ambrose is the father of three children, two of whom are daughters. He now lives with his family in Scotland but remains attached to Nigeria and the fate of its people. Taken from The Times Interview below are some tweetable quotes to share about how Efe feels about the practice of FGM and his decision to join the #BornPerfect campaign.
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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
FGM Survivors Talk about their Painful experience on Radio, Team Bombali, Sierra Leone
The Global Media Campaign (GMC) funded Team Bombali for a media campaign for the day of the girl. The funds were spent on a Radio sensitization program in Makeni city Bombali District. The funds were also spent on transportation, feeding, lodging, and guests which we host in our radio discussions.
“Bondo without Blood” Girls share on Radio why FGM must End Now
This report covers the recent media engagement on the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation in the Port Loko district.
Six Radio Conversations on Ending FGM in Koinadugu, Sierra Leone
Team Koinadugu join another district in the country celebrating the International Day of Girls, through the support from the Global Media Campaign in the campaign against FGM initiations.
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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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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.
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.
A Story that Cannot be Forgotten and that can Teach Many, End FGM Media Campaign, Somalia
Hassan Istiila takes a visit back to Jerinle, the village where 13-year-old Fartun died from FGM in July.
Journalists Discuss how they can Engage More Men to End FGM in Putland, Somalia
Asia Abshir is a GMC Media graduate and Anti-FGM activist. Here he is working to engage more men in the campaign against FGM, especially journalists.
Another Traditional Elder Speaks Out on Radio Against FGM, in Jowhar, Somalia
More Elders join the fight to End FGM After the death of Fartun, a 13-year-old girl who bled to death after undergoing FGM in July.
Grieving Father decides to become an End-FGM Campaigner, Galmudug region, Somalia
Its been two months since 13-year-old Fartun Hassan Ahmed bled to death after undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM). Since this tragedy, her grieving father Hassan Ahmed Jimale has become an anti-FGM campaigner.
TV show Supporting Zero Tolerance to End FGM, Somalia
In this day and age of the 21st century, it is recognized that to have a 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 programme will publicize girls’ voices and rights in a culturally appropriate manner to provoke discourses on inclusive policy reform and equitable treatment.
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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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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.
“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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