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
#Mali : En direct de Mopti, le Dr. Adama Sanogo, médecin au Centre de Santé de Référence de Koro parle des conséquences médicales, psychologiques et sociales des #MGF sur la #RadioOrona.
FGM in Focus https://t.co/ojev2NP3rF
#Mali : Mariam Keita, membre du Parlement des Enfants, s'est exprimée au nom des enfants d’Afrique et du Mali, pour appeler à bannir les #MGF lors d'une table ronde sur #HondouTV.
#Guinée : @MoryCapi place une fois de plus la lutte #StopMGF en haut de l'agenda médiatique de Macenta. Dans le viseur : des #VacancesSansExcision en Guinée Forestière et partout ailleurs. @defassouantoine @GPtoEndFGM @david_mcilroy @eu_eeas @Enabel_Belgium
#Mali : Encore une campagne réussie pour @OusmaneRachida sur #OxygèneFM. Trois ans après son lancement, la #CampagneStopMGF bat son plein à Bamako et dans les régions. Les 10 programmes #MediaStopMGF de Juin sont lancés, félicitations à toute l'équipe @OumouToure17 @GPtoEndFGM
#Mali : @CisseDioro a programmé une table ronde avec le Parlement Régional des Enfants de Ségou dans le cadre du #DAC2022. C'était l'occasion pour la Présidente du Parlement de faire un plaidoyer à l'endroit des autorités pour mettre fin à la pratique des #MGF au Mali.
#Mali : Imam Touré fait le point entre la religion et les #MGF. Selon lui l'excision n'est pas un fait religieux et l'Islam ne soutiendra aucun fait qui causera un problème pour l'Homme : il donne l'exemple d'un village dans lequel personne ne prie mais où on pratique l'excision.
#Guinée : Ibrahima Keïta, médecin obstétricien sur #RadioEspace #Kankan: "En tant que médecin, ce que je pourrais dire à nos parents c'est que la pratique des #MGF n’a que des conséquences néfastes sur la santé des filles.
#Mali : Wassa Coulibaly, femme leader communautaire, nous fait son témoignage. Elle a perdu sa propre fille à cause de la pratique des #MGF, elle à été excisée et 4 jours après a fait une hémorragie.
@collins_orono @GPtoEndFGM @GMCEndFGM @UNFPA @OrchidProject @lolojuberna @Movethe92 @Tostan @kipainoi @PCKemei @WinnieKabintie @YouthAntiFGMKe @AFGMBoard @fgm_global Thank you Collins, really appreciate your feedback.
@k7waraba @GMCEndFGM We must end fgm together
"I have been working with women in the church and pastors' wives teaching them about the ill effects of FGM. This is effective Because pastours wives have their own congregation. This is because the women are the ones that can pass on… https://t.co/KG6oJdBeYU via @gmcendfgm
@teresia_boke @GMCEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM @AFGMBoard @YouthAntiFGMKe @ruthkilimo @Movethe92 @Tostan @kipainoi @PCKemei @OrchidProject @fgm_global @Emmanuelmwita97 @TunawezaEmpower @Vincent_Mwit #EndFGM
“Some girls after the cutting die. We are continuing with this campaign, we are going forward!” FGM in Focus: Phils D. Varfee @mtushiminina @GPtoEndFGM @WallaceGlobal @susangibbs1 https://t.co/W0MwmjVh5Y via @gmcendfgm
“Some politicians in Liberia don't put their girls through FGM but to keep their votes they support villages and communities to continue the practice of FGM.”FGM in Focus: @mtushiminina @GPtoEndFGM @WallaceGlobal @susangibbs1 https://t.co/W0MwmjVh5Y
“Some survivors of FGM regret that it happened to them as they had no choice, being so young. So some of the survivors are now also speaking against FGM.” FGM in Focus: Phils D. Varfee @mtushiminina @GPtoEndFGM @WallaceGlobal @susangibbs1 https://t.co/W0MwmjVh5Y via @gmcendfgm
I explain to women one on one 'I know you have gone through this but you don't have to put your girls through the same pain' and the women often reply: 'Thank you for coming to tell us the truth.' @mtushiminina @GPtoEndFGM @WallaceGlobal @susangibbs1 https://t.co/W0MwmjVh5Y
“One thing to mention is that we are not against our culture. We love our culture. We are against the harmful practice of FGM.” FGM in Focus: Phils D. Varfee https://t.co/W0MwmjVh5Y @mtushiminina @GPtoEndFGM @WallaceGlobal @susangibbs1
When we came back from the UNFPA cross border training we put ourselves together. We started having our own meetings. We can not continue to speak in secret and meet undercover. @mtushiminina @GPtoEndFGM @WallaceGlobal @susangibbs1 https://t.co/W0MwmjVh5Y
“Communities in Liberia want to control the sexual desire of women. It is believed that when women and girls have undergone FGM when the woman is married she will stay with her husband and not stray.” FGM in Focus: Phils D. Varfee https://t.co/W0MwmjVh5Y via @gmcendfgm
I have been working with women in the church and pastors' wives teaching them about the ill effects of FGM. This is effective because pastors' wives have their own congregation. https://t.co/ULVvb4fil5 @mtushiminina @GPtoEndFGM @WallaceGlobal @susangibbs1
@GMCEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM @kipainoi @maggie_okane @Vincent_Mwit @Emmanuelmwita97 @TunawezaEmpower @EmpowermentMe @Ghatichristine @mwitajoel3 @Keith90bhoke @PCKemei Together we will end this menace!
Collins Orono has one mantra: "MEDIA FOR CHILD RIGHTS" #endFGM #StopTheCut. Collins Orono: Child's rights activist and anti-FGM campaigner shares his story. https://t.co/S8ohApP0sQ via @gmcendfgm
We must disband all practices that allow FGM to thrive. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that these numbers don't become a reality! We can end this now. I am committed✊Are you? Restore & maintain #honor to the Girl Child. #EndFGM @GMCEndFGM @YouthAntiFGMKe https://t.co/AIJdW3VZtz
"The problem is children are not given the opportunity. So through my work I allow them to tell their stories."Collins Orono: Child's rights activist and anti-FGM campaigner shares his story. https://t.co/S8ohApP0sQ via @gmcendfgm
@turayneneh @GMCEndFGM @TheAlima @VickieRemoe @BintuMansaray9 @PresidentBio Thanks for organizing this Laudable event yesterday
"It’s hilarious how some people get uncomfortable the very moment someone mentions the word “FGM” especially a man. My plea is that lets empower a girl’s life by ending FGM."Thank you @GMCEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM for amplifying the message to end FGM #DAC2022
@GMCEndFGM @ParsankaSayian1 @mtushiminina @WallaceGlobal He is doing a great job.
Girls have the right to be protected from FGM. #STOPFGM Join us to end FGM and make a pledge: https://t.co/XhJqt1jD2w @UNFPA_SOMALIA @GPtoEndFGM @GMCEndFGM https://t.co/mmOpn4qx7S
Together let us pledge to end FGM & build a brighter future for our daughters. Join us to #EndFGM. @unicefsomalia @unicefprotects @agirl_mogadishu @GPtoEndFGM @Irish_Aid @GPtoEndFGM @GMCEndFGM @MwomenHRD https://t.co/Unsm8mJQki
Join mama Amina to break the silence and speak up for human rights. #EndFGM. @unicefsomalia @agirl_mogadishu @GMCEndFGM https://t.co/RPikoLwbj6
On Thursday, @IfrahFoundation with the support of @GMCEndFGM conducted an event to celebrate the #DAC under theme of " Eliminating Harmful Practices Affecting Children: Progress on Policy & Practice". The event was attended by representatives from Religious leaders, CSOs.
"I don't just want to tell a story and leave it there. I want to tell a story and make sure that it makes an impact." Collins Orono: Child's rights activist and anti-FGM campaigner shares his story. https://t.co/S8ohApP0sQ via @gmcendfgm
HARMFUL PRACTICES AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS SHOULD NOT BE COMPROMISED IN OUR SOCIETIES... @GMCEndFGM , @EndingFG, @TonyMwebia, @GPtoEndFGM
The Global Media Campaign is today, hosting Liberian activist Philis D. Varfee. The session covers emerging trends in Liberia and her journey to end FGM. Join us here 3:30 PM East Africa | 1:30 PM West Africa | 12:30 PM Freetown | 1:30 PM London Link: https://t.co/WGFiVgf0gX
International Day of the African Child Celebration at Kalapata West Pokot County, Kenya. #DAC2022 #EndHarmfulPractices @cicr_kenya @GMCEndFGM @evelyn_prech
"Non of my children will ever be cut; what they need now is better education" Miss. Korto B.D Snowe speaks out on June 16 DAC celebration in Liberia. Thanks to @ajpitoendfg@m, @GMCEndFGM and @UNFPA for all the support in this fight.
According to data from UNICEF, at least 200 million girls and women alive today living in 31 countries have undergone FGM/C. In the Kuria community #Kenya, this practice is a norm but most of the women & girls think it should end already.#DAC2022 #EndFGM @GMCEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM
@KenyaChildFund @UNICEFKenya @AFGMBoard @MenEndFGM @FGMKenya @FGMStatement @GPtoEndFGM @GMCEndFGM @samuelleadismo @abdul_cantona @Kenyan___Lupie #EndFGM. #MenAgainstFGM
@IGRHDev @GMCEndFGM 👏👏👏👏
Meet @ParsankaSayian1, who fought to marry an uncut girl - and why men are custodians of the harmful traditional practice. Cc. @mtushiminina @wallaceglobal https://t.co/t4cjI3Vw2I
This week @Kipainoi from the Global Media Campaign is holding a one on one session with Liberian activist Philis D. Varfee. The session covers emerging trends and campaigner journey to end FGM and will be live on GMC’s online platforms. @GMCEndFGM
@GMCEndFGM @UNFPAKen @AYGKenya @AFGMBoard @BungomaRmncah Thank you
@YALIRLCEA @GeorgeKosimbei @USAIDKenya @KenyattaUni @YaliRDC @YALIAlumniKe @YALIRLCAlumniUg @yalialumniss @YALIRLCET @YaliSomalia @USAIDEducation Protect our girls from #HarmfulPractices by ending #FGM @GMCEndFGM
Ending #FGM by 2030 is possible because in #Mali, the intention to cut girls has decreased by 8% in 6 months according to Maggie of @GMCEndFGM. #DayOfTheAfricanChild
@irep_foundation @acerwc @UNFPAKen @PanelUnfpa @YouthAliveKenya @WorldVisionKE @Media_to_endfgm @GMCEndFGM @2young2wed @28TooMany @CopetrustZim 💪💪💪💪💪
@irep_foundation @acerwc @UNFPAKen @PanelUnfpa @YouthAliveKenya @WorldVisionKE @Media_to_endfgm @GMCEndFGM @2young2wed @28TooMany @CopetrustZim #HappyInternationalDayOfTheAfricanChild
We can not underestimate the power of the media in our Advocacy to end FGM. Thanks @GPtoEndFGM and @GMCEndFGM for not only saving girls from being cut but also for supporting frontline grassroot Activists to keep their campaigns going. #DayOfTheAfricanChild @susangibbs1 https://t.co/JLm2PtMdw1
One of the callers testified to ending #FGM because of our programs. Thank you @GPtoEndFGM for supporting us through @GMCEndFGM 🤗You are the reason frontline grassroot Activists are getting visible. Thanks for amplifying the efforts of young people. #SheMustKnow #IGRHDeducates
#DayOfTheAfricanChild Using Sport to End FGM and Child Marriage @MaasaiCricket @ Maasai Cricket Ladies. #EndFGM #DAC2022 @AFGMBoard @GMCEndFGM
At @IGRHDev young people are leading the conversations to end harmful practices. Sponsored by @GMCEndFGM our trained volunteers took to the radio reaching more than 10,000,000 listeners. We can tell from the calls we receive our programs are impactful. @GPtoEndFGM @WallaceGlobal
@GMCEndFGM Day of African Child: JOIN Team Campaigner Yusuf Dauda on OSBC radio 104.5FM LIVE, PHONE - IN Program on Female Genital Mutilation between 3:45pm - 4:45pm TODAY 16th June, 2022. To be interactive, enlightening and illuminating.
Ifrah Foundation in partnership with @GMCEndFGM marks #AfricanChildDay in Mogadishu on Thursday, which brought together journalists, youth groups, FGM survivors, religious leaders & health professionals. The theme for year the is "Eliminating Harmful Practices Affecting Children:
Hassan Istila @HassanIstiila speaking at DAC event said, " The media is great opportunity to end FGM practice. It plays a vital role in ending this harmful practice against our girls, so together we can." @IfrahFoundation @GMCEndFGM
@GMCEndFGM Why has FGM got such a hold on these communities? Why would it still persist in the volume that it does? What is the attraction of mutilating daughters knowing the pain they will suffer their whole lives that mothers had suffered by their own experience of FGM before them ?
"Ending FGM involve all and no one should be left out of this fight" Mrs. Philis D. Varfee FGM activitis. Special thanks to @ajptoendfgm, @GPtoEndFGM and @UNFPA for all the support.
Happy International Day of the African Child! Memories from 5yrs ago when women from this particular community in @ElgeyoMarakwetC denounced FGM, since then girls have gotten opportunity to go to school! #DAC2022 @MarakwetGirls @GMCEndFGM @LilKoima @Collins__Kibet @RuttokipKevin
@PSaiyanka this is well said! Men play a key role in ensuring that FGM comes to an end. Thank you for taking the lead! #DAC2022 @GMCEndFGM @MarakwetGirls @GPtoEndFGM https://t.co/Tu6AuwU3QB
"Tonkolili has a high prevalence of FGM initiation in Sierra Leone therefore sponsoring to end the practice in this part of the country speaks volumes this will bring the barbaric practice to a halt."Pastor John Benjamin Koroma,… https://t.co/bH9w1cE32g via @gmcendfgm
The owner of the problem is responsible is solving it... FGM is a male creation so they should be made to understand it's their problem, it affects them, their community and should be they should be engaged as a solution thereof. #DAC2022 @GMCEndFGM
Aisha's case happened in Hawlwadag district of Mogadishu. We saw the cansequences of FGM. Let's take our collective responsibility to abandon this harmful practice. This is not acceptable. Stop FGM. @IfrahFoundation @GMCEndFGM @UNFPA_SOMALIA
Happy International Day of the African Child #DAC2022 @cicr_kenya @GMCEndFGM “Eliminating Harmful Practices Affecting Children"
The Gambia: Annette Camara, President of the Gambia Women Journalists Association speaking at Q Radio. She spoke of the existence of the law on FGM in The Gambia but masses either forgot or don’t know about the law. #DAC2022 #EndFGM @mtushiminina @WallaceGlobal @GPtoEndFGM
1/ Engaging tribe heads in a radio conversation to #endFGM in the Bondo Bush, Sierra Leone. A thread by team Koinadugu.
Ongoing... #DAC2022 Yusuf Dauda ready to go live on OSBC radio 104.5FM LIVE, Phone-In program on Female Genital Mutilation between 3:45pm - 4:45 PM TODAY 16th June, 2022. It promises to be interactive, enlightening and illuminating.
Today, Ifrah Foundation remarks African Child Day ( DAC) in Mogadishu with support of GMC. The event draws youth, religious leaders, women group, service providers and women from IDPs. @IfrahFoundation @GMCEndFGM @UNFPA_SOMALIA @Irish_Aid
In commemoration of the international day of the African child some students joined me to create awareness of female genital mutilation and other factors affecting the girl child. FGM has no health benefit. Thank you @GMCEndFGM @GPtoEndFGM #fgmkilledfartun #fgmkills #fgmisanono
In commemoration of the international day of the African child some students joined us @GoodnewspmClub to create awareness of female genital mutilation and other factors affecting the girl child Thank you @GMCEndFGM @unfpa @UNFPANigeria #fgmkilledfartun #fgmkills #africanchild
Preparations for The Day of the African Child 2022 are underway!! Tomorow Our CEO Fatuma Hakar will join students at Jarirot primary school to commemorate the day.The day is a reminder that all children have rights & they should be respected. @GMCEndFGM @Fatumahakar1 #EndFGM
Celebration of African child day is here with us, join Mrs Milly Yego, Mr Osca Kibet and I as we discuss pertinent issues that affect the African child hosted St Bk Radio @GMCEndFGM ,@UNFPAKen @AYGKenya @AFGMBoard @BungomaRmncah
"It is important for parents to unite to #EndFGM & find a lasting solution to the problem, which has become a disease in Somali society, especially in Hir Shabelle." Minister Omar Mohamed Omar, Somalia ~@IfrahFoundation @mtushiminina @WallaceGlobal https://t.co/cipYJATMJR
"It is necessary to raise awareness among women in the suburbs, who are aware of the dangers of female genital mutilation, and the campaign to end female genital mutilation is a good thing and needs to be done regularly for new… https://t.co/cipYJATMJR via @gmcendfgm
"My brothers have already mentioned that I, Mohamed Adam, can suggest that young people play a major role in stopping female genital mutilation. The problem of female genital mutilation is bothering us because they are our wives and we… https://t.co/dovn154yd9 via @gmcendfgm
Watch @GMCEndFGM #BornPerfect #football themed FGM campaign on Citizen TV Super Eagle Emmanuel Babarayo talked about #FGM & presented t-shirts @ESLFfoundation Benue State, Nigeria football tournament. Thank you @UNFPA & @WallaceGlobal for your support https://t.co/1tZrElfzVt
Teachers share how FGM is affecting their girls - Somalia. https://t.co/J6UfPoJWkn
@GMCEndFGM @UNFPA @ESLFfoundation Thank you Emmanuel Babayaro!
@GMCEndFGM @UNFPA @ESLFfoundation This is beautiful to watch. #notofgm
Anti-FGM Champions using Media to end FGM Enugu State, Nigeria by Somtochokwu Ugwu... A thread.
At the Benue State Football Tournament, AUSTIN EGUAVOEN, Former Nigeria International Footballer, ex Technical Adviser of Nigeria’s @NGSuperEagles and current Technical Director of @thenff stands up & says; "We are All #BornPerfect say NO to FGM" @UNFPA @WallaceGlobal
Self-care is not selfish you can't serve in an empty vessel.....Take Care yourself #ThinkMagenta @UnescoYouthKe @UnescoEast @PanelUnfpa @GMCEndFGM @OleLeshan @bukayhussein @OdhiamboOlela @adembosky
Thanks to @cprh5 for her impacts to end medicalization of Female Genital Mutilation in Ekiti State with support from @UNFPANigeria @UNICEF_Nigeria and other partners. @GPtoEndFGM @GMCEndFGM @UNICEF @UNFPA @ekitistategov @Ulera_Ekiti #EndFGMinEkiti #CPRH_Projects https://t.co/jGwYMSBPEn
The love of a mother, is the love of the community. With @DSWKenya visitors to our office. Let's support our ladies & protect them against all forms of GBV @BungomaRmncah @AYGKenya @GMCEndFGM @AFGMBoard @UNFPAKen
@GMCEndFGM @maggie_okane #EndFGM
Replacing the bondo Bush with school at Matotoka Village, Tonkolili with support from PfefferminzGreen n BMZ. Working hard to make sure the children start using it in September.@PfefferminzG @GERinSalone @moped2022 @dsengeh @EUinSierraLeone @GMCEndFGM @BintuMansaray9 @TheAlima
@turayneneh @PfefferminzG @GERinSalone @moped2022 @dsengeh @EUinSierraLeone @GMCEndFGM @BintuMansaray9 @TheAlima Great job keep pushing our true feminist
"My daughter has not been able to urinate for two days and she was suffering from menstrual cramps, which had a serious effect on her health." Mano Hassan, Hir-Shabelle state, Somalia. Update: Doctors at Jowhar Regional Hospital have… https://t.co/dIya8bxSV3 via @gmcendfgm
This charity is helping to fight #FGM - 3 million girls are mutilated every year - ending their education & destroying their life. Using football heroes to spark a conversation about this taboo subject @GMCEndFGM #BornPerfect campaign is making a difference . I support them🙏🏽 https://t.co/mANzrqWflG
It is high time we use various strategies including sports and music to #EndFGM #NoFGM Kudos to #BornPerfect @GMCEndFGM @UNFPA https://t.co/fc9cRfHslB
GMC's #BornPerfect football themed FGM campaign supported by @UNFPA presented 200 t-shirts to all the semi finalists, at the @ESLFfoundation Benue State, Nigeria football tournament. This is the GIRL's semi finalists saying; "NO to FGM" with Super Eagle Emmanuel Babarayo
GMC's #BornPerfect football themed FGM campaign supported by @UNFPA presented 200 t-shirts to all the semi finalists, at the @ESLFfoundation Benue State, Nigeria football tournament. This is the BOY's semi finalists saying; "NO to FGM" with Super Eagle Emmanuel Babarayo
GMC's #BornPerfect Football themed FGM campaign supported by @UNFPA presented 200 t-shirts to the semi finalists at @ESLFfoundation Benue State, Nigeria football tournament. This is Dosu Tournament M.V.P (& a Survivor of FGM) saying; "NO to FGM" with footballer Emmanuel Babarayo
Maggie @maggie_okane Brilliant
GMC's #BornPerfect campaign presented 200 t-shirts, to all the semi finalists, at the @ESLFfoundation Benue State, Nigeria football tournament. This is the GIRLS's semi finalists saying; "NO to FGM" Thank you Emmanuel Babarayo and @AyoBello0 for help @UNFPA @WallaceGlobal 1/3
1/ Two radio conversations with Doctors, Religious leaders, and law enforcement all state FGM needs to end in Kano State, Nigeria. https://t.co/zVRCOcsrHS
1/ "Change doesn't come overnight. FGM is currently seen as a good practice, even though it causes harm, so we must take our time, and stay focused on saving our women and girls." Phils Varfee (https://t.co/HPJiXxT6oE)
"We had so many calls, men express that they had held this in their minds a long time since they have seen the effects of FGM and the issues that it brings." Phils Varfee https://t.co/rp0NTsqrMU via @gmcendfgm
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