#WorldRadioDay2023 ! We have been in the forefront on leveraging and using vernacular radio stations like @togotane and @PureAfricaRadio to #EndFGM in migori county over time and has proven to be an effective way of advocacy to kuria communy in local language. #MediaToEndFGM
#MediaToEndFgm @GMCEndFGM @AFGMBoard @UNFPAKen
60 young women from Sierra Leone undertaking the tradition Bondo ceremony to make their passage to womenhood. No knives, no blood, no FGM. Supporting tradition,dropping the knife. Congrats to Aim, Sierra Leone . @tainabienaime @GPtoEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM #mediatoendfgm
Supported by 50% of Listeners Liberia End FGM Media Campaign is Working Hard to Sensitise Against #FGM. ~ Ibrahim Ganda #EndFGM #MediaToEndFGM https://t.co/WSTSCIhSk9
#MediaToEndFGM #Power2YouthKe
This video https://t.co/YQwPW8mrLg is a highlight of the situation in many communities. Filmed in my rural village in Kenya where I was born & raised witnessing how cruel my culture was to girls. #EndFGM #MediaToEndFGM #DAC2022 @GPtoEndFGM @GMCEndFGM @UNFPA @OrchidProject
#Nigeria: Lois Aderomose with Alhaji Shehu were on radio saying no to #FGM. Lois was also at Independent television spreading the same messages. #EndFGM #MediaToEndFGM #DAC2022 @gptoendfgm @WallaceGlobal
Spreading the message of #EndFGM to the people at the grassroot through community radio. Thanks to @GMCEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM for making this possible.#DAC2022 #MediaToEndFGM
Children in low income countries or those from poor households will always be engaged in child labour to contribute to the economic upkeep of their families.@GMCEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM @UNFPAKen @Anotherway_Now @kipainoi @maggie_okane @PCKemei @InitiativeAlive #EndFGM #MediaToEndFGM
Who will tell our stories if we are not bold enough to rise up & speak up for millions of children in our rural villages who grow up without knowing that they deserve to live a life free from violence? @TunawezaEmpower @Vincent_Mwit #EndFGM #MediaToEndFGM #DAC2022 #children
Kenya: Kiptei Isaac was live on BK Radio, Mt Elgon region on the Kenya-Uganda border region discussing achievements and next steps to #EndFGM. #DAC2022 #EndFGM #StopFGM @mtushiminina @GPtoEndFGM @WallaceGlobal #MediaToEndFGM #GenitalMutilation #women
Live on RAVE 91.7 FM #DAC2022 #MediaToEndFGM @GMCEndFGM @Vincent_enike @VARCENigeria @UNFPA @UNICEF
Join us today as we commemorate Africa Child on Rave 91.7 FM with the support of @GMCEndFGM #DAC2022 #MediaToEndFGM @Vincent_enike @VARCENigeria @UNFPA @UNICEF
Youth Awareness Campaign & New Radio station Launch to End FGM, Jowhar State, Somalia, by Ifrah Ahmed (@IfrahFoundation) - @irish_aid @susangibbs1 #EndFGM #StopFGM #MediaToEndFGM A thread...
A Thread... Radio station reaches 7 million with Religious Leaders asking others to speak up to End FGM, Osun State, Nigeria. by Adedotun Ajayi, Nigeria. #EndFGM #StopFGM #MediaToEndFGM Cc. @mtushiminina @WallaceGlobal
This team of Liberian journalists, activists + religious leaders began their campaigns after a recent campaigner-led cross-border training. They ran 2 live radio shows at Radio Harlengee Kolba City, Kolahun district. #MediaToEndFGM #EndFGM @mtushiminina https://t.co/J3twzeIy8N
Life can be much broader once we discover that everything around us is purely made on dedication. We can influence and change it. Today we launch the Tanariver Action Plan on eradication of FGM Thank you @GMCEndFGM for being the voice of the voiceless. #MediaToEndFGM #MenEndFGM
Ukatili wa kijinsia kama ukeketaji unafanyika katika mipaka yetu ya Kenya na Tanzania ikizidi kuhatarisha maisha ya wasichana na wanawake wengi. Asante @startvhabari1 kwa kunipa fursa ya kuzungumza na jamii ya tanzania 🇹🇿 #PamojaTukomesheUkeketajiMipakani #MediaToEndFGM
TV and radio coverage in Gabu Guinea Bissau as activists religious leaders and journalists @GPtoEndFGM @gmcendfgm gather to call for an immediate end to FGM in an area, Gabu, where 90 percent of girls are cut #mediatoendfgm thks @wallaceglobal @worldbank for backing front liners
Latest phase of the @Irish_Aid religious leaders' fatwa media project in the Somali region of Ethiopia ran from Nov 2021 to March 2022 . The project was funded by Irish Aid and implemented by the GMC through @IfrahFoundation #MediaToEndFGM https://t.co/iwmneiuTP8
Journalists End FGM talk about recent FGM survivor Documentary, Broadcast to Three Main Somali TV Stations, Somalia Region, Ethiopia by Ahmed Abdirahman Ibrahim. @unfpa @mtushiminina @gptoendfgm @WallaceGlobal #MediaToEndFGM https://t.co/iApmzzHm0F
"We have invested a lot of time in presenting high-quality HD film that displays the real situation of the survivors. @Obsiiyetime , Documentary Director #MediaToEndFGM #EndFGM @mtushiminina @IrlEmbEthiopia @IfrahFoundation https://t.co/th8yeBohJg via @gmcendfgm
3 million girls a year equate to one girl being subjected to FGM every ten seconds. #MediaToEndFGM Quotes ~@gmcendFGM #EndFGM https://t.co/HatQ1nS588
Breaking up with the old tradition and keeping our daughters safe from undergoing FGM & GBV through community dialogue #MediaToEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM @GMCEndFGM @UNFPA @MenEndFGM
The Gambia: #EndFGM Radio talk show at Kerewan Community Radio and Nuimi FM. An officer in charge of the Maternal department from the hospital, a child welfare officer from the police, a community development worker and a traditional communicator were invited. #MediaToEndFGM
Nayrus Ahmed, an #EndFGM survivor, has been a forefront fighter spearheading sensitization campaigns against FGM and GBV, Thanks to @gptoendfgm @wallaceglobal #MediaToEndFGM
Medical professional Abdifatah Mohamed ending FGM/GBV at Wajir Community Radio, North Eastern, Kenya. #MediaToEndFGM
Tunaweza empowerment on Pure Africa TV/Radio in #Kuria, Kenya discussing steps taken to prevent cross-border FGM, the role of the community on the same and milestones this easter holiday. #EndEasterFGM #MediaToEndFGM
Team Liberia starting the media campaign to end FGM strong. #MediaToEndFGM 📸 @turayneneh
We are glad to work with you @Vincent_Mwit to #EndFGM in Kuria. #MediaToEndFGM @gptoendfgm @mtushiminina
Today with support from @GMCEndFGM we engaged the community through a discussion on Pure Africa TV/Radio in #Kuria,Kenya we discussed strategies employed to prevent crossborder FGM, role of the community on the same and milestone this easter holiday. #EndEasterFGM #MediaToEndFGM
I was privileged to be one of those who represented @SIRPNig on Tuesday at coal city fm where we talked about the need to end female genital mutilation in @Coal__City #MediatoendFGM #HumanRights #volunteer
This week, we were at Coal City FM to talk about the need for us to end FGM here in @Coal__City especially in this Easter period. Thanks so much @GPtoEndFGM for supporting this program. #MediatoendFGM @GMCEndFGM
The Declaration & Action Plan to End Cross-border FGM was adopted at regional inter-ministerial meeting held on 17th April 2019 to declare an end FGM, particularly cross border. Together with @GMCEndFGM join us this FRIDAY as we discuss. #MediaToEndFGM #EndEasterFGM #MenEndFGM
Radio Togotane Anti FGM shows sponsored by @Zinduka_eV and @GMCEndFGM. Hosting Ex-Cutters as they shed some light on their journey to date. #MediaToEndFGM #EndEasterFGM
Happening Now: Radio Togotane Anti FGM shows sponsored by @Zinduka_eV and @GMCEndFGM. #MediaToEndFGM #EndEasterFGM
Hassan Abdirahman, headteacher at Tayo Primary and Secondary School said "My school community is ready to participate in all #EndFGM campaigns. Let's fear God and stop FGM" #MediaToEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM @susangibbs1 @mtushiminina @WallaceGlobal https://t.co/x302w3S3Nt
“I, Sheik Abdulahi, won't conduct any form of FGM on my daughters because there is no ineffective body organ that Allah created.” Young people need to understand WHY FGM is a violation of basic human rights. #MediaToEndFGM by @Obsiiyetime, Ethiopia. @mtushiminina @susangibbs1
380+ girls underwent Alternative Rites of Passage, in west Pokot county. However much needs to be done, because as we speak, there are 5 girls at the CPU ~Carena - North Rift Radio #MediaToEndFGM
Survivor talks about her #FGM experience, marriage problems and constant pain. By Sainey Dibba, The Gambia. Panellists: Activist Aja Sally Touray women activist and women leader Awa Jaiteh Kaaba #MediaToEndFGM https://t.co/B29FS7wnvD @mtushiminina @GPtoEndFGM @susangibbs1
The Quran makes no reference to FGM, there is no agreement on a clear-cut ruling and there is no analogy (in reference to FGM) that can be implemented. #EndFGM #MediaToEndFgm @GPtoEndFGM
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On 5th April of 2022, through @gmcendfgm, we held a 1.30 mins TV talk show on Abagusii local NDIZI TV with a reach of approx 700K people in Kisii, Nyamira, Nairobi, parts of Migori, Homa Bay, Kericho and Bomet. #MediaToEndFGM ~Walter Mounde @GPtoEndFGM @WallaceGlobal Thread...
Teacher Madam Lucy says that female genitalia is made perfect so there's no need to cut. She calls for FGM teaching aids/ models to teach young girls in schools and churches on the dangers of FGM. Courtesy A.S Conteh, Team Koinadugu, Sierra Leone. Cc. @gptoendfgm #MediaToEndFGM
"I learnt both Quran and Bible but I've never seen any part where FGM is a requirement." Grassroots campaigner Steven Gabriel, Team Koinadugu, Sierra Leone #MediaToEndFGM Video by A.S Conteh
Sierra Leone: Team Bombali set to hold its #StopRamadanFGM and Easter holiday cutting radio sensitization program on SLBC Makeni. #MediaToEndFGM @gptoendfgm
Fgm has alot of effects; Over bleeding leading to death after cut Diseases including fistula etc @AYGKenya representative @juniorkips with rtd Chief Lawendi and Mama Sarah Cheptoo with the help of @GMCEndFGM discussing with the community @WallaceGlobal @GPtoEndFGM #MediaToEndFgm
EndFGM campaigner @K_thiakunu at Weru FM, speaking to communities in the Mt. Kenya East region, covering Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, Isiolo, and Laikipia Counties and the Nairobi capital and live stream. #MediaToEndFGM @mtushiminina @GPtoEndFGM @susangibbs1
A fiery start of #MediaToEndFGM campaigns in Liberia. Team Leader @TTarnue sharing the first batch of campaigners' pictures on radio Kintoma 101 FM. Thanks to @GPtoEndFGM for believing in this grassroots-led movement to #EndFGM. Cc. @mtushiminina
Teacher Abdullahi Hassan Mohamud of Bulla Barqa IDP, Mogadishu, addressed school teachers, pupils and parents, on FGM. He described it as a non-religious practice, a harmful act and urged everyone to take a role in ending it. #MediaToEndFGM Photo courtesy - Mohamed
#ZeroTolerance #MediaToendFGM.
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Thanks to @GMCEndFGM for the continued support. #MediaToendFGM.
#ZeroTerance. #MediaToendFGM.
Let us protect the rights of women and girls in Somalia. Together we can #EndFGM #MediaToendFGM.
Together let us end FGM. #ZeroTolerance #MediaToendFGM.
Radio Togotane Anti FGM shows sponsored by @Zinduka_eV and @GMCEndFGM. “Children have the right to be free from any form of harm or violence.” Chacha Charles, Children Officer Kuria East Sub County. #MediaToEndFGM #EndEasterFGM #EndFGM
Happy to see the progress kickstarted last December in Kuria, Kenya. We've seen arrests, elders' declarations, surveillance etc. stemming from media interventions and government taking action. #MediaToEndFGM
Radio Togotane Anti FGM shows sponsored by @Zinduka_eV and @GMCEndFGM. “ As children officers, We receive threats from the community as we tackle FGM and Child marriage cases” Janet Robi, Children's officer Mabera and Kuria East #MediaToEndFGM #EndEasterFGM
Meet #MediaToEndFGM team leaders from Liberia! *On the table is team lead, Tokpa's radio. "I carry it everywhere I go," he says!
Meet #TeamGMC Somalian journalist Salad Ghedi of @samakulantv has attended Somali action classes, working with Ifrah Foundation & @gmcendfgm for 2 years. He uses media to #EndFGM and pledges not to cut his daughters. “I will always stand for up for them,” he says. #MediaToEndFGM
Radio Togotane Anti FGM shows sponsored by @Zinduka_eV and @GMCEndFGM. “FGM is outlawed by the Kenyan constitution under the 2011 Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act.” Wilkister Robi, Asst. Chief Nyangoge Sub-Location, Mabera Sub-County. #MediaToEndFGM #EndEasterFGM
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Meet #TeamGMC @Obsiiyetime coordinates media campaigns to #endFGM in Ethiopia. He's a journalist at HorncableTV and has been part of GMC since attending a #MediaToEndFGM masterclass 3 years ago. Shucayb speaks Somali and English. Some of his work here: https://t.co/pH1sSHXygm
We are glad and excited to announce a new short-term partnership with @GMCEndFGM This is with regards to using the media to end FGM in Enugu State, Nigeria during this Easter period. @GPtoEndFGM @maggie_okane @Coal__City #MediatoendFGM
Meet some of the Nigerian campaigners running the current cycle of #MediaToEndFGM campaigns. #StopEasterFGM
Meet some of the Kenyan campaigners running the current cycle of #MediaToEndFGM campaigns. #StopEasterFGM
FGM is an outdated vise that needs to be dome away with, #stopFgm #stopearlymarriage Give her education and space to explore to her best @SDGActionHub_Ke @fidakenya Thank you #WallaceGlobal_ #gptoendfgm_ #gmcendfgm #MediaToEndFGM
Let us Embrace Alternative rights of passage as a way to end FGM. #MediaToEndFGM #GlobalMediaCampaign #ElizabethAngira #JHR #UNCEF #MenEndFGM #KenyaEndFGM #SadiaHussein
Today: Radio Togotane Anti FGM shows sponsored by @Zinduka_eV and @GMCEndFGM. Using vernacular radio makes it easy to spread the Anti-FGM messages to the affected communities. #MediaToEndFGM #StopEasterFGM
Girls are born perfect, do not mutilate them! A poem competition from #ANewDawnforchildren. Thank you @GMCEndFGM for the live Radio coverage. #EndFGM #MediaToEndFGM @mtushiminina @GPtoEndFGM @lolojuberna @EstherPassaris @JaneMarriottUK @susangibbs1 @SoroptiTweet @maggie_okane
Activists, journalists, and donors are gathering this week in #Senegal where momentum is building to end female genital mutilation. The power and the passion are being driven by the #FrontlineEndingFGM #FrontdeLutteAntiMGF #EndFGM @GMCEndFGM @WallaceGlobal
J2 de l’atelier régional de formation des activistes sur les mutilations génitales féminines. Après le débriefing du J1, Cap sur la revue des législations et jurisprudence en place dans certains pays d’Afrique de l’Ouest. #FrontdeLutteAntiMGF #FrontlineEndingFGM
Début de la formation Médiatique Régionale sur les #MGF organisée par #GMC,#WallaceGlobalFund et #UNFPA à Saly Sénégal #frondLineEndingFGM #FrontdeLutteAntiMGF
Début de formation médiatique régionale sur les Mutations Géniales Féminines organisée par #GMC, #WallaceGlobaleFund et #UNPF à Saly au Sénégal. #FrondlineEndingMGF #FrontdelutteantiMGF
Atelier régional de formation médiatique des activistes de première ligne sur les Mutilations Féminines. #FrontdeLutteAntiMGF #FrontlineEndingFGM
Moment d'échange très fructueux sur les mythes autour des Mutations génitales féminines des différents acteurs réunis au Sénégal @ffmuskoka @AfriyanGuinee @guinee_oms @unfpa_guinee @GMCEndFGM
"La société dit que les hommes ont toujours raison. On doit refuser cette notion du 'sexe fort' et revaloriser l'avis des femmes. De manière ludique ou pas, il faut faire passer notre message." #FrontLutteAntiMGF #FrontlineEndingFGM #MarichaMalloum
"Le genre nous dit qu'il existe des 'comportements normaux.' En réalité, ils sont artificiels et encouragent les violences subies par les personnes qui ne cochent pas les codes de la société." Dixit: Oumou Touré #FrontlineEndingFGM #FrontdeLutteAntiMGF
Photos illustratives de la Retraite de Global media campagne de dakar @ffmuskoka @AfriyanGuinee @unfpa_guinee @GPChildMarriage @jasrpfguinee
Following the successful launch of #FrontlineEndingFGM East Africa in Naivasha, Kenya in November 2022 - the powerful local led movement of over 1000 local organisations and frontline activists across 15 countries in Africa - will officially launch across West Africa @GMCEndFGM
"Il y a des sociétés ou les femmes ont plus ou moins de droits, mais les femmes ne dominent la société nulle part.- Isabella Micali Drossos #FrontlineEndingFGM #FrontdeLutteAntiMGF
Live pictures from Saly, Senegal "Despite all the capacity building activities, when power remains male, what power is really given to women?" - Zipporah Ndione #FrontlineEndingFGM
"Malgré toutes les activités de renforcement de capacités, quand le pouvoir reste masculin, quel pouvoir est réellement donné aux femmes?" - Zipporah Ndione #FrontlineEndingFGM #FrontdeLutteAntiMGF
Live tweets from Saly, Senegal "Society says that men are always right. We must refuse this notion of the 'stronger sex' and revalue the opinion of women. In a playful way or not, we must get our message across." ~Maricha #FrontlineEndingFGM
"La société dit que les hommes ont toujours raison. On doit refuser cette notion du 'sexe fort' et revaloriser l'avis des femmes. De manière ludique ou pas, il faut faire passer notre message." ~Maricha #FrontLutteAntiMGF #FrontlineEndingFGM
Can't get more #FrontlineEndingFGM than this- Sadia Hussein's @BsiKenya hand-distributing sanitary towels and the #EndFGM message out there @SadearH
@GMCEndFGM This is blackmail and unforgivable the same goes for not being allowed to drink from the same tap or tend cattle it’s all used as pressures for women to conform, this has to stop or FGM will alway creep back in, this must be educated out of the minds of these backsliders #EndFGM
“Mothers are not allowed in traditional rituals without being cut in these communities and that is why we discovered 10 cases of women in their 30s and 40s getting cut this December. These are the only reported cases of FGM in Meru County.” ~Catherine Thakunu
Quote of the Day Involving men in all levels, duty bearers, community members, schools and youth! Duty bearers such as governments and other institutions must ensure that men are included in national gender equality policies and programmes. #EndingFGM #FrontlineEndingFGM
Join us in our conversation as we engage the community in addressing matters FGM. #jhrnews @vwgrs @GMCEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM @MOH_Kenya @WorldVisionKE @DSWKenya @cicr_kenya @GPtoEndFGM @irep_foundation #WPCGovernment
Involvement of parents, particularly fathers, in their daughters' lives and educate young men to end FGM. #FrontlineEndingFGM #EndFGM
Quote of the day from the #FrontlineEndingFGM
QUOTE OF THE DAY#FrontlineEndingFGM, FGM, #StopFGM #MenENDFGM, #FGM, Sheikh Abdulqadir Siiro on the #FrontlineEndingFGM
Aluta Continua!!! @GMCEndFGM @lolojuberna @HopeBeyondKenya @Power2YouthKe @equalitynow @AFGMBoard @Amref_Kenya @FIAnational @NAYAKenya
@GMCEndFGM @Vincent_Mwit Blessings.....
Quoting Vincent Mwita on the #FrontlineEndingFGM
@GMCEndFGM This woman is a hero, a humanitarian of epic proportions the passion and compassion of this brave lady is exemplary and she should be lauded for her activism yet she doesn’t have enough money left over to pay her rent, she spends it travelling to “hot spots” where FGM is active❤️
@GMCEndFGM #MenEndFGM. #GovernmentsEndFGM
@GMCEndFGM @Malawa_nais Great minds! We have the same views... I shared these exact thoughts at #Nigeria #conference on #EndFGM @HACEYHealth this week.
@GMCEndFGM #MenEndFGM
Your daily wisdom dose of men on the #FrontlineEndingFGM. You're welcome! "Inter-generational dialogues, and engaging men in ending FGM works!" ~Anthony Sankaine #MenEndFGM
🙅🏾♀️ THIS IS NOT OK! Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a violation of human rights that should be a thing of the past. Join @UNFPA to take action to #EndFGM and protect girls from this harmful practice: https://t.co/xeooQ25sR1 #StandUp4HumanRights #GlobalGoals
This is why we are backing the #FrontlineEndingFGM watch full video here: https://t.co/daqJ0E1n9H
Your daily wisdom dose of men on the #FrontlineEndingFGM . You're welcome! "Implement laws, work with government, religious and cultural elders." ~Ali Mohamed #MenEndFGM
Minister of @MwomenHRD, @hon_khadija together with our founder,#Ifrah & other dignitaries visited Kismayo to participate the commemoration of the International Day of Zero tolerance for FGM. The event was attended by different stakeholders such as RLs, CSOs, elders & women group.
"We visited Kismayo to commemorate the ZTD for FGM, due to the shocking incident happened in an IDP camp near Kismayo where more than 20 girls have been subjected to FGM in a single day. it's a human right violation & such practice must end.” Said @hon_khadija during the event.
Traditional rulers are custodians of culture and their role in this campaign should not be underestimated. They have huge influence on all men and boys which is why we must continue to engage them to lead the actions that cause behavioural and social changes. #FrontlineEndingFGM
@JawherKubra @GPtoEndFGM @GMCEndFGM @AWRA_org @GoogleExpertUK @UNICEFKenya @EUAmbKenya @JaneMarriottUK @TheGirlGen @PlanKenya @lolojuberna I'm Muslim too. Which Aya, Surah in Holly Quran mentions FGM? Stop your wrong justification
#MediaToEndFgm @GMCEndFGM @AFGMBoard @UNFPAKen https://t.co/42rmshSHqH
@GMCEndFGM #BrisonsLeSilence
Your daily wisdom dose of men on the #FrontlineEndingFGM. You're welcome! #MenEndFGM
On the occasion of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, we released a data-driven publication about male attitudes towards FGM: https://t.co/OrtrlqqTq4 #MenEndFGM #EndFGM
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We're delighted to announce that @CDomtila is joining us as GIWL’s first Changemaker – we'll be supporting her frontline work to eliminate FGM in West Pokot County Thank you to the Firebird Foundation for its generous support of the programme, in partnership with @TheFiveFound👏
Engaging men and women alike works! ~Maroa Tobias Quoting #MenEndFGM on the #FrontlineEndingFGM | #EndFGM
Engage Traditional rulers, religious leaders and community leaders! ~Ayobami Alabi Quoting #MenEndFGM on the #FrontlineEndingFGM | #EndFGM
Engaging men and boys and traditional leaders while empowering women works! ~Kelechukwu Nwachukwu Quoting #MenEndFGM on the #FrontlineEndingFGM | #EndFGM
Engage traditional leaders, reach people from house to house to radio, and increase funding! ~Saidu Dumbuya Quoting #MenEndFGM on the #FrontlineEndingFGM | #EndFGM
Engage opinion leaders, use local radio and strengthen youth networks! ~Frank Leseketeti Ltaniki This #ZTD2023, we are quoting #MenEndFGM on the #FrontlineEndingFGM | #EndFGM
Empower men and boys who, in the African setting are mostly opinion leaders. ~Michael Kishoyian This #ZTD2023, we are quoting #MenEndFGM on the #FrontlineEndingFGM | #EndFGM
Dads and Daughters workshops and training religious + traditional leaders works! ~Elias Muindi We are quoting #MenEndFGM on the #FrontlineEndingFGM - #EndFGM #ZTD2023
It will continue to be difficult for local communities to abandon the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) without support from the global community. We must all play our part to #EndFGM. Take action today: https://t.co/xeooQ25sR1 #GlobalGoals
"FGM robs girls of their youth, perpetuates gender inequity, & causes significant physical/mental trauma." Creating opportunities for men/boys to be active participants in challenging social/gender norms in the cmty. that perpetuate FGM is critical to ending the vice #MenEndFGM
Girls and women face cycles of violence when the root causes behind female genital mutilation are not addressed. Today, let’s pledge our commitment to transform the harmful norms as individuals and communities to #EndFGM and achieve gender equality. #MenEndFGM
Collaboration between authorities and partners ending FGM is key, also reach out to schools and talk with men! ~Ousman Sanneh Quoting #MenEndFGM on the #FrontlineEndingFGM | #EndFGM
Liberia: Continuous community engagement with traditional leaders works! ~Mohamed Kamara We are quoting #MenEndFGM on the #FrontlineEndingFGM - #EndFGM
Constantly engaging men and school-going children + cutters ,and advocacy works! ~ Jeremiah Kutanya This #ZTD2023, we are quoting #MenEndFGM on the #FrontlineEndingFGM | #EndFGM
Working with religious leaders and traditional rulers is Key! ~Dr. Wilberforce Oti. On #ZTD2023, we are quoting #MenEndFGM on the #FrontlineEndingFGM #EndFGM @dr_oti
Meet Parsanka Sayianka, who has been working with men and boys to end FGM in Kajiado, Kenya. On #ZTD2023, we are quoting #MenEndFGM on the #FrontlineEndingFGM #EndFGM
Men and boys are influential in the families, places of work and are key in shaping public opinion. Let's engage with them seriously. #FrontlineEndingFGM #QuoteOfTheDay ☀️ #MenEndFGM
"Although this is a women's issue, men play a big, big role." On this #LimitlessAfrica 🎧 episode: How can we stop #FGM? We speak to Jeremiah @Kipainoi Communications Director @gmcendfgm https://t.co/m4EW5PvXhW #endFGM
Is your frontline in the courts? Hospital? Village? We all have a role to play! #FrontlineEndingFGM #QuoteOfTheDay ☀️
No one, alone, can end FGM. We have to work together, and trust the frontline! #FrontlineEndingFGM #QuoteOfTheDay ☀️
#FrontlineEndingFGM #QuoteOfTheDay ☀️ - It is not a justifiable tradition. It's a violation!
#FrontlineEndingFGM #QuoteOfTheDay ☀️ - Combining Laws and Dialogue.
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#FrontlineEndingFGM #QuoteOfTheDay on #SurvivorsEndingFGM
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"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
"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
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
“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
#FrontlineEndingFGM https://t.co/5Kzy09lQSl
#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
Those whom we sponsored on the #endfgm campaign to give us feedback. @GMCEndFGM @AFGMBoard
@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
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
#FrontlineEndingFGM https://t.co/avauAv6516
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
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
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