UNFPA and The Guardian present the first pan-African award for reporting on female genital mutilation

Diana Kendi (left) receives the first-annual Efua Dorkenoo award from Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of Nigeria's vice president (right). © UNFPA Nigeria

19 February 2016

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Gender equality key to ending dangerous and discriminatory practices

Kenyan activist Betty Naisenya Lolgisoi with UNFPA Deputy Executive Director Kate Gilmore at a United Nations panel on ending practices harmful to women and girls. © UNFPA/Lin Gao

16 March 2015

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A silent epidemic: The fight to end female genital mutilation in Colombia

In 2007, it was revealed that FGM has long been widely practiced among Colombia's Emberá people. © UNFPA Colombia

09 February 2016

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Changing the dialogue: Speaking out against female genital mutilation in Indonesia

In Indonesia, 51% per cent of women under the age of 19 have been subjected to FGM. © UNFPA Indonesia

03 February 2016

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Empowering girls to take a stand against violence, abuse

Violence against women takes place in every country and community in the world. Syrian women participate in a session on gender-based violence in Damascus. © UNFPA Syria/Hamada Smesem

25 November 2015

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“Never, ever” again – a former circumciser calls for an end to FGM

Asiya, a former circumciser, now urges community members to abandon FGM. © UNFPA Ethiopia

14 October 2015

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Despite trauma, a little help goes a long way for Syrian refugees

‘Aida struggled to recover from the memories of the Sarin gas attacks in Ghouta, Syria. After her family fled to Lebanon, services at a women’s centre helped her start a small business. © UNFPA/David Brunetti

07 October 2015

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Kenyan support centre offers care, hope to refugees from South Sudan

South Sudanese refugees display products they have been learning to produce at the Kakuma Support Centre in Turkana, Kenya. © UNFPA/Bernard Muthaka

05 October 2015

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Young pioneer in Ethiopia defies FGM, finds love

Hawa Buha with her husband, Enehaba Seid, in their home in Ethiopia. Ms. Hawa has been a trailblazer in her community, first refusing to undergo FGM, then marrying for love. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Abraham Gelaw

01 September 2015

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UNFPA and The Guardian present the first pan-African award for reporting on female genital mutilation

Gender equality key to ending dangerous and discriminatory practices

A silent epidemic: The fight to end female genital mutilation in Colombia

Changing the dialogue: Speaking out against female genital mutilation in Indonesia

Empowering girls to take a stand against violence, abuse

“Never, ever” again – a former circumciser calls for an end to FGM

Despite trauma, a little help goes a long way for Syrian refugees

Kenyan support centre offers care, hope to refugees from South Sudan

Young pioneer in Ethiopia defies FGM, finds love

2014 Annual Report of FGM Joint Programme: Voices of Change

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