Our Mission
We support local communities and decision-makers to eradicate female genital mutilation in Kenya and Somaliland
Female genital mutilation hurts the society as a whole
Female genital mutilation or FGM is a violation of the human rights of girls and women. It is a deep-rooted tradition that reflects extreme gender inequality. It is mainly done to girls, which makes it not only a violation of human rights, but a violation of childrens rights.
We work towards ending FGM by engaging grass-root and regional level decision makers, as well as mobilizing local communities to speak and act against FGM.
200
million girls and women globally have undergone female genital mutilation.
3 milj.
million girls are in danger of undergoing female genital mutilation annually.
How we do our work?
- Increasing knowledge and dialogue among community members.
- Mobilizing local duty bearers, such as religious leaders, helps us to challenge norms and disseminate information.
- Working with local decision makers to enforce laws and mobilize resources.
- Building trust by empowering women and communities, and helping build sustainable livelihoods.
49 000
people received informaito on the dangers of FGM.
87 %
of the parents in our project region in Somaliland do know that FGM is dangerous and unhealthy practice.
