As part of this year’s Commission on the status of women (CSW 65), UNFPA and Global Media Campaign (GMC) organized an online event for all stakeholders (local and global) to hear from grassroots campaigners successfully using media to continue #EndFGM efforts during the COVID pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pour le 8 mars, Oumar Togo a mené une campagne de sensibilisation sur les réseaux sociaux qui a déclenché beaucoup de discussions.
Dioro Cissé a organisé un plaidoyer en direct depuis la radio de Pélengana pour que la Maire de la commune s'investisse dans la lutte contre les MGF.
Pour la Journée Internationale des Droits des Femmes 2021, Lansana Koné a organisé une table ronde, un débat et d'autres activités médiatiques pour sensibiliser sa région aux dangers des MGF.
par Aissata Sidibé Contexte de l'émission La Guinée constitue le 2eme pays au monde où les MGF/excision sont les plus pratiquées. Chaque année pendant les vacances scolaires, ce sont des…
