Giselle Portenier
@GisellePortenie
2X Peabody, RTS, Amnesty Int., Monte Carlo award/winning human rights filmmaker, journalist and activist. Ex BBC. Co-Chair End FGM Canada Network @CanadaFGM
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http://inthenameofyourdaughterfilm.com 04-09-2016 15:55:10
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This is chilling news. The Taliban says it will resume the public stoning to death of women in #Afganistan . This is horrifying and sexual control in the extreme. We must stand with the women of #Afghanistan ! #Humanrights #Stoning #Afghanwomen
theguardian.com/global-develop…
In Mogadishu, journalists recently joined forces to condemn female genital mutilation (FGM) after a media training boot camp. Collaboration with media is crucial to ending FGM & building a society free from harmful practices........1/2
AmplifyChange Dear Daughter Campaign
We have just a short time to galvanize support and campaign to stop #TheGambia from repealing the law against female genital mutilation. Watch this Gambian survivor’s moving testimony & join the fight to #EndFGM !
Jaha Marie Dukureh Sahiyo youtu.be/iTN6j2JINnE?si… via YouTube
Why should you take the FGM/C Training?
Because FGM/C is a form of gender based violence and prevention requires education.
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#EndFGM #OurIssueToo #HerVoiceMatters
#EndFGM Canada #WomensRights #educateyourself #HumanRights
A huge thanks to Dr. Notisha Massaquoi for this endorsement.
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A practical guide to self-care and community care, written for helpers and activists.
'My name is Fatou, I’m a Gambian Canadian survivor of Female Genital Mutilation. I am completely horrified that my country, Gambia, is considering reversing the law prohibiting FGM. I urge you to sign my petition'.... change.org/p/protect-girl…
#EndFGM #HumanRights #OurIssueToo