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“The new generation is different”: In Djibouti, survivors and allies lobby to end female genital mutilation

Women and girls in the village of Otoy in Djibouti’s Tadjourah region, where a community-led movement has successfully lobbied to abandon female genital mutilation. ©UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation/AGENCE NEUVIEME
  • 04 February 2025
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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

06 February 2025

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Statement

Putting survivors at the forefront of the global movement to end female genital mutilation

06 February 2024

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News

In Egypt, men and boys stand firm against female genital mutilation

Zanaty El-Sawy first decided to research the topic of female genital mutilation to protect his two daughters. © UNFPA Egypt/Roger Anis
  • 02 January 2025
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Updates

Novo Nordisk Foundation joins global efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation

18 Dec 2024

An adolescent girl, part of a new generation in Eritrea growing up without the threat of female genital mutilation. © UNFPA Eritrea
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09 December 2024

Updates

Norway strengthens commitment with UNFPA to end female genital mutilation

19 Nov 2024

Supported by funding from UNFPA donors, Hawa Kamil works with the Elle&Elles Network, a local grassroots organization and leading advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights, including female genital mutilation. © UNFPA / Fahmia Al-Fotih
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Italy’s commitment to ending female genital mutilation and supporting UNFPA’s core resources

01 Nov 2024

After learning about the harms of female genital mutilation through the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme, Khadija now walks miles to raise awareness in her community, urging others to end the practice and protect future generations. © UNFPA / Fahmia Al-Fotih
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World Mental Health Day

10 October 2024

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