The #Gambia , the seat of the AfricanCommissionHPR is poised to legalize #FGM , a clear regression prohibited under international human rights law.

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The proposed repeal of the law prohibiting #FGM in The Gambia will roll back years of progress made in advancing women's rights and #GenderEquality in The #Gambia .

Please #StandUp4HumanRights and sign the petition to help stop this repeal⬇️
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#EndFGM220

Susan Gibbs of Wallace Global Fund speaks about a recent evaluation on funding to #EndFGM and notes that there are innovative ways that are showing promise in ensuring grants reach grassroots organisations #CSW68 #CloseTheFundingGap #TakeASeatSummit Orchid Project Options Consultancy Services Ltd

“With everything that’s happening, it’s a wake up call for everyone on the continent that this can happen in any country, hence the reason why we need everybody’s support, everybody’s voice” - Lisa Camara (Gambian activist & FGM survivor)

#Endfgm220

The Defenders Coalition joins the human rights and social justice community in Kenya to bid farewell to Comrade Zarina Patel, a remarkable woman whose life was dedicated to the pursuit of justice, equality, and human rights.

Zarina Patel, a socialist feminist, activist, author,…

Repealing the ban on Female Genital Mutilation in #TheGambia undermines progress in protecting women’s rights. As advocates for The Right of girls and women, we urge upholding international obligations to #EndFGM and safeguard health and equality.
#StopFGMRepealGambia #AWRA

Co-founder Naimah Hassan:

“The call to action is clear: African philanthropists & HNWIs must take up the mantle of leadership in this fight to #EndFGM , leveraging their resources, influence + networks to support African-led narratives & solutions.”

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➡️ We welcome OIC’s latest statement rejecting #FGM , and we look forward to seeing how this positive sentiment can be implemented into action. The OIC has a critical role to fulfill in helping #endfgm and must not miss this opportunity.

🔗Read: oicgambia.org/Banjul-Summit

The meaningful engagement of girls and young women in decision-making spaces is crucial in realizing the ⅔ gender rule. We are intentional about empowering girls and young women leaders in the communities they serve by equipping them with knowledge and skills.

The rising cases of femicide are not isolated. We must all be vigilant and act decisively to #EndFemicideKe .
Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) IPAEA UN Women Kenya Zamara Foundation Usikimye #EndFemicideKe

Friday is for the arts! Listen to Dr. OGOTI THE BOYCHILD 🐐 poet! #PostMedicalInterns #DoctorsStrikeKE

Empowerment, education, and empathy are the real tools to end FGM. Let's stand on the frontline of change, not just as voices, but as actions. #FrontlineEndingFGM
I_Rep Foundation Anti-FGM Board Kenya Youth Anti-FGM Network KE UNFPA-UNICEF JP to End Female Genital Mutilation

Lawmakers have already voted to repeal the 2015 ban. If it passes the final round of voting, Gambia will become the first country to roll back protections against FGM, which is a crime against humanity.

This is a regressive move on all fronts. #endfgm #gambia

While this application round might not have yielded the desired outcome, it's definitely not the end of the road! Every application, every step in this journey, brings valuable lessons in patience and consistency.

Here's the thing: your passion is powerful. I recall 6 months…

On this #internationalwomensday I wish to celebrate the women who are dedicating their time and resources to safeguarding girls and women from harmful cultural practices. I am reminded of what chesang domtila, HSC said in a previous interview: 'I’m not going to complain that the load is…

➡️ In partnership with the Trinity Girls Network, AWRA will hold a dialogue on Transforming Lives & Building Futures for Women & Girls. We will discuss ways to foster connections, share insights & promote initiatives that champion women's rights in Africa.

🗓️ March 18th @ 2:30pm

2019 a few kilometres from here, in a place called Nyarkulian, in West Pokot County a land slide claimed lives of over 60 people, destroying millions worth of property and subjecting families to poverty.

We will never forget, we will never forgive.
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It was a great honor. We thank the Institute for Peace and Security Studies for having us.

Earlier today, led by our Executive Director, Mr. Masheti Masinjila paid a courtesy call to feminist for peace rights & justice centre in Kibera. The Centre is one of our esteemed implementing partners under the UNFPA Kenya sub-grant......1/2
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Reflecting on today’s 'Borderlands' documentary screening at Institute for Peace and Security Studies, Addis Ababa University. The film's powerful stories opened our eyes to the resilience and diversity of Africa's borderlands. I'm grateful for the profound conversations sparked by these narratives.