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Shudu Reacts: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

calendar_today28 February 2025

Shudu Reacts: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Shudu Reacts: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice that is internationally recognized as a human rights violation.

Unfortunately, a lot of myths and misinformation about FGM still exist that perpetuate the practice.

So, where is it practiced? What are the consequences? And are men against it?

Let Shudufhadzo Musida, UNFPA Global Champion for Women and Girls, tell you the facts as she reacts to real online comments about FGM.

Statement

Strengthening alliances and building movements to end female genital mutilation

calendar_today06 February 2025

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Press release

UNFPA Appoints Shudu Musida as Global Champion for Women and Girls

calendar_today06 February 2025

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News

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

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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
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News

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

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Zanaty El-Sawy first decided to research the topic of female genital mutilation to protect his two daughters. © UNFPA Egypt/Roger Anis
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09 December 2024

News

Female genital mutilation leads to death in childbirth, a preventable tragedy Ugandan community members assert

calendar_today03 October 2024

Josephine Telo, seated, speaks to Consolata Aleper, who holds meetings for survivors of female genital mutilation and works to end the practice. Ms. Telo’s sister died in childbirth as a result of female genital mutilation. © ActionAid International Uganda
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Publisher

UNFPA and UNICEF

Publication date

Aug 2024

Number of pages

96

Annual Report

2023 Annual Report of FGM Joint Programme: Addressing global challenges with local solutions to eliminate female genital mutilation

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Publisher

UNFPA

Publication date

Jul 2024

Author

UNFPA and UNICEF

Resources

Illustrative Cases Of Implementation Of The Humanitarian Development-Peace Nexus Approach In Female Genital Mutilation Programme

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Publisher

UNFPA

Publication date

Jul 2024

Author

UNFPA and UNICEF

Resources

Integrated Gender-Transformative Accelerator and Values Clarification Workshop Facilitation Guide

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