Global Media Campaign to End FGM Follow 10,926 14,130 18h 1620535143839547394 #FrontlineEndingFGM #QuoteOfTheDay ☀️ 18h 1620527430510288896 #FrontlineEndingFGM #QuoteOfTheDay on #SurvivorsEndingFGM 30 Jan 1620061779446435841 #FrontlineEndingFGM #Quote of the Day ☀️ 29 Jan 1619777688570597377 "I was obliged to know the effects of FGM through the show, on how the female circumcision practices expose the girls to serious health complications, I urge the presenters to carry out the show more frequently." Caroline Saitoti https://t.co/1IvyzELQLt via @gmcendfgm 29 Jan 1619777599647137792 "I was so impressed by the activity and as a church leader, I will call upon other church leaders to organize frequent youth forums and seminars during the school holidays and weekends." Pastor Ezekiel Sankale who was a listener https://t.co/1IvyzELQLt via @gmcendfgm 29 Jan 1619772436781715458 #FrontlineEndingFGM #QuoteOfTheDay ☀️ View tweet on Twitter In reply to Gillian Joseph 10 Jan 1612821220600283137 @skygillian Hi Gillian we love your daughter's chutzpah I see you're an Ambassador for our funders, @PlanGlobal Would you have space/time to get involved in helping our cause, fighting to end FGM by 2030? If 'yes' please can you contact me here: mano@globalmediacampaign.org 🙏 10 Jan 1612761797789945856 in case you were wondering What We DO View tweet on Twitter In reply to Maria Aspan 10 Jan 1612761795613319173 @mariaaspan Hi Maria I hope you don't mind this cheeky question ... I work for a charity (fighting to end FGM) and want to contact someone at MacKenzie Scott's 'Yield Giving' organisation ... do you have a name of anyone please🙏 Many thanks mano@globalmediacampaign.org View tweet on Twitter In reply to MacKenzie Scott 9 Jan 1612430741027028994 @mackenziescott @BenSoskis "Emphasizing that all forms play an important role from which everyone can learn and take inspiration" True @mackenziescott Our frontline activists fighting #FGM appreciate $ funds (naturally) for community campaigns BUT - best practice advice & real support is the difference 9 Jan 1612430445328699394 @CDomtila @EverlynePrech @Zinduka_eV @TunawezaEmpower @MULATYAH @HealthwiseF @AqueenathaAdhia . @AqueenathaAdhia reported cross-county cutting as girls from Kilgoris were ferried to Kisii for medicalised FGM. The woman who organises this is still at large with little effort to arrest her noted. 9 Jan 1612430444078764032 @CDomtila @EverlynePrech @Zinduka_eV @TunawezaEmpower @MULATYAH @HealthwiseF @AqueenathaAdhia #FrontlineEndingFGM campaigner, Abdirahman, created conversations in villages with administrators/ local chiefs and community monitors at Rhamu, Mandera county, speaking about FGM. Chiefs acknowledged that it was happening but little has been done to stop it. 9 Jan 1612430442610786305 @CDomtila @EverlynePrech @Zinduka_eV @TunawezaEmpower @MULATYAH @HealthwiseF @AqueenathaAdhia Vincent Mwita reported the arrest of 3 adults, all parents, that had subjected their daughters to #FGM. He then organised a radio talkshow at Togotane Radio asking his community not to cut their children. #FrontlineEndingFGM 9 Jan 1612430441419530240 @CDomtila @EverlynePrech @Zinduka_eV @TunawezaEmpower @MULATYAH @HealthwiseF Alarming reports came in a week to Christmas . @AqueenathaAdhia reported that 2 #FGMMedicalisation nurses missed a court hearing. Her efforts then were backed by the county commissioner, Kisii. Campaigners began asking the government to intervene! #FrontlineEndingFGM 9 Jan 1612430440194883584 @CDomtila @EverlynePrech @Zinduka_eV @TunawezaEmpower . @MULATYAH of @HealthwiseF reported plans for a forced marriage* of a 13-year-old girl in Magadi, Kajiado, who was cut at 8 years and had just completed her class 8 exams... requesting links to a rescue center. #FrontlineEndingFGM An area chief took her in! 9 Jan 1612430439389560832 @CDomtila @EverlynePrech @Zinduka_eV @TunawezaEmpower Nasteshe Aftin of Dayaa Women Group was on the #frontlineendingFGM in Tana river, meeting the people of Gafuru and all was calm as they promised not to cut their daughters. @CDomtila then gave an update on a girl's #FGM recovery after excessive bleeding due to #FGM. 9 Jan 1612430437992775681 @CDomtila @EverlynePrech #FGM Reports began streaming in from Kuria as @Zinduka_eV, with the help of the police, rescued 15 young girls in Ntimaru, Migori County. Elders from the Nyabasi clan had earlier declared not to cut as shared by #FrontlineEndigFGM @TunawezaEmpower. 9 Jan 1612430436772216833 .@CDomtila, @EverlynePrech, and Ambrose Merian relentlessly monitored, reported, and followed up on reported cases as girls were cut in numbers on the highlands and plains of West Pokot. #FrontlineEndingFGM 9 Jan 1612430435568570370 It has been a busy holiday season as #FrontlinendingFGM campaigners worked non-stop to prevent and stop FGM at their grassroots. We are sharing their stories as they lead the campaign to #EndFGM View tweet on Twitter In reply to pauletteChristineH🇺🇦FREE AHMADREZA-MORAD TAHBAZ 3 Jan 1610239972812128260 @paulett20997141 We really appreciate your unstinting support Paulette (Happy New Year to you from @GMCEndFGM ) 3 Jan 1610231168657494018 “Do you have a list of the names of the girls’ your charity has saved from FGM?” This was a question that (initially) stumped us. We came up with a holistic response ... #impact #charity #FGM #GenderEquality https://t.co/B8kEqOq0hs 21 Dec 1605564083377672193 #FrontlineEndingFGM https://t.co/5Kzy09lQSl 21 Dec 1605470861506613282 #HappeningNow RadioTalk Show with Paul Meremo(an Activist from @AktionRegen) and Pastor Josephat Tingo, as they encourage the listeners (#Kuria people) on the need to #EndFGM @Zinduka_eV #MediaToEndFGM #RadioToEndFGM 19 Dec 1604846719602229249 Those whom we sponsored on the #endfgm campaign to give us feedback. @GMCEndFGM @AFGMBoard 20 Dec 1605114786815119365 @irep_foundation CEO @CDomtila Earlier today on North Rift Radio Kapengeruria Kenya breaking the impasse on #FGM. This is after we received an alarming report about FGM situation in @Chepkokogh @Mosop @Masol @Muimo @Cheptulel and other parts of West Pokot.@AFGMBoard @GMCEndFGM 20 Dec 1605225558777929728 Critical times call for urgent action... the major solutions we need even in kuria is law enforcement, period! Sensitization will resume next year. @Vincent_Mwit #FrontlineEndingFGM 20 Dec 1605225555250581504 We have extremely good policies . Let's implement them. If even those parents of this girls are arrested and given stiff punishment others will shy away. Problem is we are imagining they are ignorant and they ride on it. They know!!! Kelly Karimi - #FrontlineEndingFGM 20 Dec 1605225551177781249 They must face the real low. Law enforcement Officers and other Government Agency must carry the burden. They know what the law says and they have been participating in Anti-FGM campaigns. -Ambrose Merian #FrontlineEndingFGM 20 Dec 1605225546853634050 As long as there’s nowhere to run to, the girl child is at risk of the cut. As a journalist I commit to do my best…and challenge all stakeholders to pick up their tools and use them to fight this harmful culture ~Pamela Omwodo #FrontlineEndingFGM 20 Dec 1605225542143578119 I don't think there's any community in this country that doesn't know that #fgm is outlawed..... If there is any, then the champions in those area have to change strategy. Solomon Mtunasi #FrontlineEndingFGM CC. @AFGMBoard 20 Dec 1605225537747554304 Let those people face the law. They can't attend trainings and still watch the act happening with no action... Viola Jeruto - #FrontlineEndingFGM 20 Dec 1605225533268172800 West Pokot, Kenya: What is happening ni Kanyerus/Nakuyen and Chepkokogh is disturbing and we can't keep watching it happen. As much as cònducting senitization/dialoques, engagement also law must take its course -Ambrose Merian #FrontlineEndingFGM 20 Dec 1605225529258418176 Our surveillance groups are so frustrated it has sent everyone to a fear mode of FGM finding its way back. I'm afraid by the end of this week hundreds of girls will have been cut!! @CDomtila #FrontlineEndingFGM 20 Dec 1605225524334321665 West Pokot, Kenya - I have received another phone call to confirm that in the same location I had reported earlier the ceremony was conducted openly with singing and dancing at night on Saturday night. @CDomtila #FrontlineEndingFGM 19 Dec 1604839961618186240 #FrontlineEndingFGM https://t.co/avauAv6516 19 Dec 1604808991749570562 West Pokot #FrontlineEndingFGM Livestream happening today at 5PM Kenya time. We shall be asking... "Where are the responsible parties as girls are cut in large numbers in West Pokot?" Join and engage on youtube https://t.co/xb0mGk95SQ or live-tweet via https://t.co/0861oSKIDg 15 Dec 1603284765536296961 With the upserge of cases of FGM/C being reported in Kuria_Kenya, we hosted a radio sensitization talk spearheaded by chiefs to rally kuria community to stop the FGM/C & embrace protection of the human rights of girls and young women in Migori County. #StopFGM #MediaToEndFGM 16 Dec 1603752684502544390 #FrontlineEndingFGM https://t.co/Fm5zq1erGX 16 Dec 1603768721197174784 @GMCEndFGM what we need to do as activists, last month our president said that this issue of FGM is past discussions. we need to make sure that law is strictly followed and none of the law enforcers fears 16 Dec 1603760505486802952 @GMCEndFGM the discussion is very essential to all of us as activists. we need to now look for the root cause and handle with the discussion. meanwhile we are happy. 16 Dec 1603761818224267266 @GMCEndFGM Following yesterday's Gender Sector Working Group discussions girls will be disadvantaged by what was agreed that no girls should be taken to a rescue center outside their sub county. 16 Dec 1603752684502544390 #FrontlineEndingFGM https://t.co/Fm5zq1erGX View tweet on Twitter In reply to GiveDirectly 13 Dec 1602672008017444864 @GiveDirectly an interesting example of how UBI stimulates knock-on economic enterprise (and hence the multiplier effect of 2.4 or so ...) 8 Dec 1600804635086032896 #Day3 at Radio Togotane! "I have realised that many successful families have married,uncut women. They are educated and Empowered.I always tell my boys to marry uncut girls,"Nyagusuka Nyagige(Chairperson to the 4clans in Kuria) #16DaysofActivism2022 #EndFGM #EndGBV #MediaToEndFGM 8 Dec 1600808671432544256 "We have been taught the Effects of #FGM! Stop forcing the harmful culture on our girls," Zachariah Mwita(Coordinator of the four clans #Kuria. #16DaysofActivism2022 #MediaToEndFGM #EndFGM #RadioToEndFGM 8 Dec 1600724964193099778 #HappeningNow #TuneIn now to Radio Togotane as we host the Custodians of the culture(Council of Elders) in #Kuria to encourage the community in their efforts to #EndFGM #FrontlineEndingFGM @GMCEndFGM @AFGMBoard 6 Dec 1600061608188747776 Well done #Kenya President @WilliamsRuto committing to end Female Genital Mutilation, BARBARIC practice causing unnecessary suffering & at times, DEATH to young girls & women. Praying other leaders follow asap #EndFGM #WomensRightsAreHumanRights #WomensRights @agirl_mogadishu https://t.co/eOb9N3vLle 6 Dec 1600072077775716352 "@cprh5 partners with Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs) to safeguard the rights of girls and women. #EndFGMinEkiti #CPRH_Projects Supported by @cprh5, @UNFPANigeria, @UNICEF_Nigeria, @ekitistategov 6 Dec 1600076832207908865 The fight against FGM kicks off with a target of achieving zero cuts @Ondanya101 @GMCEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM @TonyMwebia @EndingFGM @GBVnet https://t.co/qJYWx2k1wn 6 Dec 1600055218955239424 The “whistleblowers map” supplies the authorities with live, constantly-updatable information on where in the country girls are most at risk. Frontline organisations constantly update the map of the FGM hotspots. : https://t.co/bVvFYOtFTp #EndFGM 5m 1620800331990056960 The United Republic of Tanzania shall host the International Conference on Female Genital Mutilation #ICFGM2023 #EndFGM 🚫 📍 #Tanzania ✍️ Register https://t.co/jy4xPtL9m3 Deadline : 24 February, 2023 20m 1620796582731063298 #FGM #EndFGM #NoFGM @PSaiyanka 22m 1620795897243381763 It's February 1st and our 6 Days END FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION Virtual Campaign commences today at SDGsACT FUTA. Join us in this campaign by reposting our graphics to cry out to the world on the dangers of female genital mutilation. #ENDFGM #SDGsACTFUTA #ZeroToleranceForFGM 34m 1620792930595385344 Our girls are well created, and it is unnecessary and irrelevant to cut any part of their bodies #EndFGM #ZeroTolerance2FGM @TheGirlGen Save the date 2/2/2023 At 2Pm 37m 1620792113310101505 To cut off the sensitive sexual organ of a girl is directly against the honesty of nature, a distortion to her womanhood, and an abuse of her fundamental human right. #EndFGM #ZeroTolerance2FGM @TheGirlGen 42m 1620790943489331200 Let everyone Speak up Even if you are not directly affected, it is important we create a world where everyone has #ZeroTolerance2FGM #ENDFGM @TheGirlGen Tomorrow tune in at exactly 2pm 47m 1620789616885534720 FGM destroys the childhoods of girls and women. We need to end FGM so girls can live in dignity, free from violence, and realize their full potential. #EndFGM #ZeroTolerance2FGM Join us in the webinar tomorrow at 2pm 55m 1620787590969581568 C’est lundi prochain : une journée exceptionnelle avec des ateliers de sensibilisation en présence de la Ministre Isabelle Rome @egalite_gouv et de l’adjointe à la Maire de Paris Hélène Bidard. @Paris #GAMS40ans #Excision #EndFGM #MSF 57m 1620787127922606080 FGM presents itself in various forms and it is important to create awareness in the campaign of ending FGM. #EndFGM #ZeroToleranceToFGM 1h 1620785257447575552 👨🏾🧑🏼🦱👨🏿🦱👨🏽🦰 Fathers, brothers, sons, nephews, and all men and boys have a responsibility to stand up for the rights of women and girls at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM). See how they are taking action to #EndFGM: https://t.co/FCqCaBqFmU #EndFGM #MenEndFGM @UNFPA @Atayeshe 1h 1620779924633288708 Anti-FGM (Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting) is a harmful practice that violates the rights of women and girls and has no health benefits. @TheGirlGen #EndFGM #InvestDontRest #ZeroTolerance2FGM 1h 1620779835495686146 #Education is key in our mission to #endFGM. Learn more about our latest efforts in our latest report https://t.co/kAGuZt9vYo #endFGM #FGMfree 2h 1620778639163031552 Educating communities about the dangers of FGM and supporting survivors is key to ending this harmful practice. @TheGirlGen #EndFGM #InvestDontRest #ZeroTolerance2FGM 2h 1620777991839285248 FGM has lifelong physical and emotional consequences for girls and women. Let's break the cycle and end FGM for good. @TheGirlGen #EndFGM #InvestDontRest #ZeroTolerance2FGM 2h 1620777004856655874 FGM is not a cultural tradition, it's a human rights violation. Join me in speaking out and taking action to end FGM. @TheGirlGen #EndFGM #InvestDontRest #ZeroTolerance2FGM 2h 1620776609421697025 Meet Hawa. She was 4 years old when she underwent #FGM✂️🩸. The practice has no health benefits and girls face many long and short-term health risks such as severe bleeding, infertility and mental health issues. This is her story #EndFGM✊. 2h 1620776274028539907 Join @TheGirlGen in speaking out and taking action to end FGM. Join tomorrow's Webinar. #EndFGM #InvestDontRest #ZeroTolerance2FGM 2h 1620776153429725186 👨🏾🧑🏼🦱👨🏿🦱👨🏽🦰 Fathers, brothers, sons, nephews, and all men and boys have a responsibility to stand up for the rights of women and girls at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM). See how they are taking action to #EndFGM: https://t.co/v4GAyGPzge #StandUp4HumanRights #GlobalGoals 2h 1620776056365146112 #EndFGM @FCSTZ 2h 1620775698112872451 Let's work together to end FGM. @TheGirlGen #EndFGM #InvestDontRest #ZeroTolerance2FGM 2h 1620775195240955904 Every girl has the right to live free from harm and make choices about her own body. Let's work together to end FGM. @TheGirlGen #EndFGM #InvestDontRest #ZeroTolerance2FGM 2h 1620773754975682561 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a crucial human rights issue that affects millions of girls and women globally. Join @TheGirlGen Webinar tomorrow. #EndFGM #InvestDontRest #ZeroTolerance2FGM 2h 1620773540713857025 FGM is a form of violence against women and girls and has no place in our society. @TheGirlGen #EndFGM #InvestDontRest #ZeroTolerance2FGM 2h 1620771393364443144 To push the project " Strengthenimg FAHP Coordination of FGM interventions in Sierra Leone: Influencing Zero Tolerance" into the right trajectory and derive positive results, we embarked on a two days training with six (6) implementing partners from various locations. #endfgm 3h 1620763142786531328 Female Genital Mutilation is done with the knowledge & complicity of families and entire communities. But no one has the right to harm girls’ genitalia. Not their mother, father; not their community. #EndFGM #BornPerfect #MissKlitty #EndFGMCanada 3h 1620755633229414405 Evelyn Chioma Joseph joined the Youth Anti-FGM Network in 2019 to work with other advocates to break the barriers that prevent an end to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) #endFGM #ZeroTolernaceDay2023 #MenEndFGM #StopFemaleGenitalMutilation 3h 1620755554745606145 FGM presents itself in various forms and it is important to create awareness in the campaign of ending FGM #endFGM @GlobalFundWomen @AMPLIFY_girls @UNFPAKen @Nimechanuka #SayNoToHarmfulPractices 3h 1620755341364404226 This month is #ZeroToleranceDay for #FGM on February 6th. We invite you to learn about the impact of these human rights violations through resources found on our website. Click here to watch, read and share important information and help us #EndFGM 👇 https://t.co/bPKJEclNDq 4h 1620744488682659844 FGM reduces and undermines the esteem of our girls and women. It undermines their health and progress and encourages inequality in our society ."- President @WilliamsRuto Let's be better .. Source @UNICEFKenya @TheStarKenya #endFGM #protectgirls 4h 1620742494521815042 #EndFGM 4h 1620738019333398532 Welcome to February! Welcome to the month when we reecho #ZeroToleranceToFGM #Feb 6 on our mind #endfgm https://t.co/My1plfvJOC 4h 1620736437242183682 We need boys and men to help educate, educate, educate everyone to stop! Let’s not replicate those social norms that make such harmful practices possible. Let’s make everyday zero tolerance day as February 6, so as to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation. #MenEnfFGM #EndFGM 5h 1620731865094311936 Our Chairperson Ms. Ipato Surum accompanied by our CEO @lolojuberna paid a courtesy call to the @PSYGKenya Cabinet Secretary @CSAishaJumwa where they discussed a number of issues geared towards women and girls empowerment, particularly abandonment of FGM. #EndFGM 5h 1620730414741553152 #SaveTheDate #EndFGM 5h 1620720164898746369 #EndFGM 5h 1620719949798072320 #EndFGM 5h 1620719441783980033 #endFGM #GlobalGoals 6h 1620715721851547649 #EndFGM @WHO Social norms can be changed to ensure #HealthForAll, through building skills and shifting attitudes. Congratulations to the @HRPresearch teams working on this important project. 6h 1620715272020856832 Men take the responsibility to #EndFGM. 6h 1620712385748291585 We paid a courtesy call to the CECM Gender, youths, culture, sports and social services Mr. Eric Ongeri to discuss areas of collaboration within Kisii County. #kisiicounty #genderequality #EndFGM #Solidaarisuus #wednesday #wednesdaymotivation #wednesdayvibes 6h 1620712064665927680 ‘Be the voice, not the victim’ — Ifrah Ahmed 🎥 Join us on Intl Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM for a screening of ‘A Girl from Mogadishu’ & a discussion with @UNFPA_Nordic, @CharlotteWrang1 & Ifrah Ahmed on initiatives to #EndFGM. 🗓️ 6 Feb 📍@UNCityCPH ➡️ https://t.co/9ZlQmzfXgT 6h 1620711470312083456 GPs in the UK - on 6th Feb, zero tolerance to FGM/C day - join this learning event on supporting survivors run by my co-trustee at @OAgainstCutting, Dr Sharon Dixon https://t.co/v5vAQH2O8O @integrate @midaye @NHSEngland #endfgmc #endfgm #nhs #healthcare #endvawg 6h 1620709651120807936 The fight to #EndFGM/C is gaining momentum every day. Discussions centered within this topic are an essential part of this fight.With a united front and strength of a collective global voice📢 we can make a real difference @Yayahjanneh1 6h 1620708281151897600 Do you know that FGM has no health benefits, and it harms girls and women in many ways? The practice involves removing & injuring healthy and normal female genital tissue, interfering with the natural functions of girls and women's bodies.#endFGM @MsichanaKuria @MOH_Kenya @fid 7h 1620702922496704512 February 6 is #ZeroToleranceDay for #FGM & to build wide-ranging conversations on the issue, we are dedicating this month to sharing FGM survivors’ stories & nuances of the global #EndFGM movement. Join our online campaign this year and participate on social media. #FGMIsGlobal 8h 1620687785089974272 👨🏾🧑🏼🦱👨🏿🦱👨🏽🦰 Fathers, brothers, sons, nephews, and all men and boys have a responsibility to stand up for the rights of women and girls at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM). See how they are taking action to #EndFGM: https://t.co/TIlTEJRZGg #StandUp4HumanRights #GlobalGoals 8h 1620686501398073347 Saumu Chacha's story, the girl from Kuria brutalized on instructions from her own brother, echoes @SadearH who says the sound she heard as they cut her was similar to the razor blade grazing sound made when shaving hair. Get story full here: https://t.co/zvjyli3KgG #endfgm #FGM 8h 1620685716106936320 Saumu Chacha's story, the girl from Kuria, who was brutalized on instructions from her own brother, echoes @SadearH who says the sound she heard as they cut her was similar to the razorblade grazing sound made when shaving hair. Get story here https://t.co/Im1cTTPwJw #endfgm #FGM 8h 1620673182889029632 FGM has no health benefits for girls & women and causes severe bleeding & problems urinating, & later cysts, infections, as well as complications in childbirth & an increased risk of newborn deaths. #endFGM 9h 1620670153427156992 As we prepare for #InternationalDayofZeroTorelanceforFGM we urge men and boys to promote abandonment of FGM to reach the Sustainable Development Goals target if eliminating FGM by 2030 @GPtoEndFGM @UNICEFKenya #EndFGM #MenEndFGM #PoliticiansToEndFGM 26 Oct 2021 1453027939717730316 Dennis Maithya: Politicians need to come out bold and stand for truth. Laws are made in parliament but the lawmakers themselves can't come out loud to speak against #FGM. #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/O1FTeauZm1 via @gmcendfgm 26 Oct 2021 1453027611471486976 Ada M: From the Gambia I believe we can engage women in political parties, to get them to talk about #FGM and also take a stand on the issue. #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/O1FTeauZm1 via @gmcendfgm 26 Oct 2021 1452933076523356162 Ending FGM is the responsibility of everyone. However, politicians carry the greatest responsibility. They are elected and appointed in positions of authorities to make laws, enforced the protection of its citizen from abuse and human rights #politicianstoEndFGM @Sierra Leone 25 Oct 2021 1452717120681353221 Peter Kemei: This is an amazing discussion. we have no option but to ensure politicians take an active role in ending FGM #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/rVF2FddGEm via @gmcendfgm 25 Oct 2021 1452717047847211013 Dennis Maithya: Politicians are very witty. they know what the people want on the ground and if you see them shying away from FGM there could be some resistance from the community. #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/rVF2FddGEm via @gmcendfgm 25 Oct 2021 1452717023826481162 Mamadou A.H Bah: For the politicians to implement once elected. This starts from the local council levels moving to the parliamentary members and to the president. #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/rVF2FddGEm via @gmcendfgm 25 Oct 2021 1452571000869171203 📹A pesar de su influencia y de la cobertura mediática, los y las líderes electos siguen prefiriendo no hablar de la #MGF. Para hablar sobre cómo comprometerlos, @GMCEndFGM ha lanzado la campaña #PoliticiansToEndFGM. 👉Recupera la primera sesión online: https://t.co/hHRmXlYWR1 25 Oct 2021 1452554330280759300 Gbotemi Ogunyemi: Politicians and NGOs should commit to the empowerment of cutters who have dropped their cutting knives. #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/0tDtDgUs2a via @gmcendfgm 25 Oct 2021 1452554285846343684 Ada M: From the Gambia I believe we can engage women in political parties, to get them to talk about FGM and also take a stand on the issue. #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/0tDtDgUs2a via @gmcendfgm 25 Oct 2021 1452553694046822403 Amina Mbaabu: The media should sensitive the public on the need to elect politicians that are in the Frontline in the fight against FGM. #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/0tDtDgUs2a via @gmcendfgm 25 Oct 2021 1452553558281408514 Kelvin Mwangi: Yes I agree, if journalists indeed take the lead in the fight against FGM, then so much progress can be made. #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/0tDtDgUs2a via @gmcendfgm 25 Oct 2021 1452553503960862721 Hilary Burrage: Yes indeed, Moraa! But it's hard work, even though there's a lot of costs which must now be acknowledged. #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/0tDtDgUs2a via @gmcendfgm 25 Oct 2021 1452553411216478210 Moraa Obiria: The civil society/media should make them understand the cost of FGM. #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/0tDtDgUs2a via @gmcendfgm 25 Oct 2021 1452553286633000963 Ronald Keter: women reps should support such kinds of forums /campaigns (fight against FGM) #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/0tDtDgUs2a via @gmcendfgm 25 Oct 2021 1452553231465332736 Hilary Burrage: Very few politicians (anywhere) understand the huge economic costs of FGM. #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/0tDtDgUs2a via @gmcendfgm 25 Oct 2021 1452553179770523653 Washington Odhiambo: Fight against FGM should be part of agenda even in their campaigns…politicians have a big role in ending FGM. #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/0tDtDgUs2a via @gmcendfgm 25 Oct 2021 1452546655669080065 Dennis Maithya: Politicians need to come out bold and stand for truth. Laws are made in parliament but the lawmakers themselves can't come out loud to speak against it. #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/0tDtDgUs2a via @gmcendfgm 25 Oct 2021 1452546583707402241 Moraa Obiria: Only politicians who are passionate about protecting the rights of girls and women can go against the tide to discourage FGM. And often, they are women. #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/0tDtDgUs2a via @gmcendfgm 25 Oct 2021 1452546419651272706 Charles Wanyoro: Politicians in FGM-prone areas mostly don't publicly condemn the vice during an electioneering year to avoid losing votes. I've heard of politicians having their wives cut to win elections. #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/0tDtDhc2TI via @gmcendfgm 25 Oct 2021 1452546328530128901 Dennis Maithya: Politicians are very witty. they know what the people want on the ground and if you see them shying away from FGM there could be some resistance from the community. #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/0tDtDgUs2a via @gmcendfgm 25 Oct 2021 1452546252130902016 Mamadou A.H Bah: For the politicians to implement once elected. This starts from the local council levels moving to the parliamentary members and to the president. #PoliticiansToEndFGM https://t.co/0tDtDgUs2a via @gmcendfgm 25 Oct 2021 1452535210067824646 We promised, we delivered... A recording of the @GMCEndFGM/ @UNFPA recent online End FGM media action class where we voted and kickstarted the #PoliticiansToEndFGM campaign. Watch out for more in the coming days! https://t.co/NR0uigddh8 22 Oct 2021 1451491499212935189 .@maithya_dennis of @TBSRADIO4 has already held a talk show on #PoliticiansToEndFGM following yesterday's fruitful #EndFGM Media Action Class. The report on yesterday's session will be shared here shortly. 21 Oct 2021 1451203764300353544 Happening in 2 hrs!!! #PoliticiansToEndFGM It's not just a regular webinar... it's an #EndFGM Media Action Class, a kickstarter for a campaign engaging political leaders. Key word: ACTION... as we'll have a way forward. Take your 1st action now Sign up: https://t.co/1INIgE1QTj 21 Oct 2021 1451101599745642500 The president of Kenya through @StateHouseKenya has recently set #PoliticiansToEndFGM , it's high time other politicians in continent use their position of influence to #EndFGM Join us at @GMCEndFGM & @UNFPA on this important conversation Register here: https://t.co/iomakCLytS 21 Oct 2021 1451089264771469315 The president of Kenya through @StateHouseKenya has recently set #PoliticiansToEndFGM , it's high time other politicians in continent use their position of influence to #EndFGM Join us at @GMCEndFGM & @UNFPA on this important conversation Register here: https://t.co/junS4dNtRp 20 Oct 2021 1450848825611063296 Our work's foundation is anchored on grassroots activists working on the media with influencers and journalists to #endfgm. Our media-trained graduate @Mamboleokenya will be hosting a one-of-a-kind session on #PoliticiansToEndFGM Keyword: TRUST Register: https://t.co/1INIgDKg1L 20 Oct 2021 1450789642442362887 Going back to @K_thiakunu, @MenEndFGM campaign #FGMKilledJelida, we are reminded of the power of local and national political leaders to #endFGM. Register for this session if you haven't yet. #PoliticiansToEndFGM 20 Oct 2021 1450771038858579969 CALL FOR REGISTRATI✒️ON WEBINAR: #PoliticiansToEndFGM This session seeks to break down the reasons why politicians don’t speak about FGM, how to begin discussions and how to rally more to #EndFGM. Sign up: https://t.co/1INIgDKg1L 20 Oct 2021 1450756065088479235 Despite being in positions of influence, and having massive media coverage, most politicians prefer not to talk about FGM. Join our very own @Mamboleokenya this Thursday as he hosts this session to kickstart a #PoliticiansToEndFGM campaign by @UNFPAKen, @GMCEndFGM, @ForumFahp General newsletters