News

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

calendar_today02 January 2025

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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Statement

The Gambia’s decision to uphold ban on FGM critical win for girls’ and women’s rights

calendar_today15 July 2024

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News

Women leaders in Djibouti speak out against gender-based violence and harmful practices

calendar_today25 April 2024

Peer educators from the UNFPA Elle et Elles network, launched in Djibouti in 2021 to provide support and training for female leaders advocating for women's health and rights. © UFNPA Djibouti
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Job description

Job Purpose:
Support and lead evidence-based interventions for collective engagement of youth movements and visibility of youth coalitions and networks engaged in the efforts towards the elimination of female genital mutilation. The incumbent will report to the Coordinator of the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme to Eliminate FGM.

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Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on efforts to repeal the ban on female genital mutilation in the Gambia

calendar_today17 April 2024

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