Media campaign to End FGM in Garissa county, Kenya
Futuma Hakar an anti-FGM activist shares her experience of her media campaign in Garissa county, Kenya
Updates from english-speaking countries.
Radio chat explains FGM comes from Medieval history and not a Religion
Anti-FGM activist Furtuma Hakar talks on Radio about how FGM is a result of medieval history and not an Islamic practice.
Anti FGM Male Champion speaks out against FGM on Radio in Meru county, Kenya
Catherine Thiakunu anti-FGM campaigner, organized Radio talk shows in Meru county Kenya, focusing on the issues of FGM that the locals face.
Survivors of FGM share Testimonials on Radio in Isiolo county, Kenya
Aisha Roba anti-FGM campaigner and activist organised a Radio talk show on the negative impacts of FGM in Isiolo county, Kenya.
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.
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.
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.
Radio talks on Women in leadership to combat FGM during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Teenage pregnancies, child marriage, and FGM as well as other forms of sexual gender-based violence have substantially been on the rise following the ravages of the COVID19 pandemic which necessitated school closure for almost one year. Solomon Kemei reports how Media is helping to combat FGM during this challenging time.
