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Working with frontline campaigners to end Female Genital Mutilation through media campaigns.
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Last chance today. Sign up so your business can play a part in eradicating FGM: https://globalmediacampaign.org/fgm-is-everyones-business/

This International Women’s Day we’re launching something new and big.

And if you do one thing to celebrate this day - sign up and join:

FGM is Everyone’s Business.

👉 https://globalmediacampaign.org/fgm-is-everyones-business/ 👈

Eradicating this killer of women (44,000 a year) cannot be left in these traumatic times just to governments, NGOs or campaigners struggling with devastated gender budgets.

We have the answers: frontliners know what to do know what to do (Caravans, local media campaigns) and it can cost as little 0.45 cents to change minds and protect a girl.

On this day we are inviting the first wave of business supporters to join the FGM Is Everyone’s Business movement ahead of its global launch coming soon.

Sign up to take part and if you work with ESG or corporate responsibility leaders, please introduce them to the initiative and encourage them to join the movement.

Because ending FGM will take all of us.
FGM is Everyone’s Business.

#EndFGM #FGMIsEveryonesBusiness #InternationalWomensDay #WomensRights #ESGLeadership by @gmcendfgm

📢#FrontlineEndingFGM and @ayo__bello are launching Born Perfect: A Handbook for Frontline Activists on March 11th at CSW Week, New York📚

This book is an activist and donor manual drawing on decades of evidence-based frontline campaigns that work.

Find out more about our Born Perfect 3 steps to ending FGM: https://frontlineendingfgm.org by @gmcendfgm

📢 We're thrilled to announce the upcoming release of our Impact Report on the EU-funded Born Perfect Women’s Caravan, implemented by the Global Media Campaign (GMC), with the National Committee Against Harmful Practices (CNAPN).

The impact survey conducted in Sonaco and Mafanco in November 2024 provides valuable data on the effectiveness of the initiative to address FGM in Guinea-Bissau. The main focus of the survey was in the Gabu region where researchers carried out interviews with 900 people.

In Sonaco, 94% of respondents who engaged with the Caravan (either through participation or awareness) reported a shift in their views on FGM. Key drivers of this change included the Caravan's film, musicians, and radio coverage, with women demonstrating stronger recognition of FGM’s harmful effects compared to men.

Overall, the findings demonstrate that the Caravan, community dialogues, and media campaigns have had a measurable impact on shifting attitudes towards FGM. The data supports the continued prioritization of media and community-based interventions in future strategies.

You can help #EndFGM! Frontline women's FGM caravans also begin running in Kenya in 2025 again backed by the EU and UNFPA. Frontliners are seeking new FGM donors to back them in 2025 in West Africa.

#Media #grassroots #Frontline #reproductiverights by @gmcendfgm

📢 #FrontlineEndingFGM is preparing to launch a cross-border caravan in the Mali-Mauritania region in Summer 2025.

Building on our extensive experience in Mali, where we've implemented over 200 local media campaigns with grassroots women's organizations since 2018.

This initiative will focus on engaging localized networks of #frontline #activists and movement building, leveraging media to promote the abandonment of FGM.

Our prior work with #displaced populations in #refugee and internally displaced person (IDP) camps in Somalia provide valuable experience supporting vulnerable communities in cross-border contexts.

#FGM #EndFGM #WomensRights #CrossBorderCollaboration #Mauritania #Mali #Sahel #Somalia #Media #grassroots by @gmcendfgm

We are proud to support #FrontlineEndingFGM.
We are committed to empowering #grassroots activists in leading impactful #local media campaigns to end FGM starting at the #frontlines.

Please subscribe to our #newsletter to keep updated on our latest media campaigns to end FGM.

https://mailchi.mp/ab328ea983f1/frontlineendingfgmkenya-launched-5-media-campaigns-to-stop-the-surge-in-fgm-17655780 by @gmcendfgm

FrontlineFGM afternoon session:
“Using the media and men in ending FGM is key”
#FrontlineEndingFGM
#ICFGM2023 by @gmcendfgm

Parents are actively participating in the judicial process.
•⁠ ⁠Circumcisors are also being held accountable
•⁠ ⁠A pressing challenge remains: FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) still persists, as evidenced by a recent incident in Korelach.

It's essential we continue to advocate and take action. How do you think communities can better collaborate to address and prevent these occurrences? Share your thoughts and experiences below. 💬 by @gmcendfgm

As we approach December, we're working tirelessly, yet there's a significant disparity between the support needed and what is currently available. To truly make a difference, it's crucial to amplify our efforts and ensure no girl is left vulnerable.

•⁠ ⁠Current Reality: We're at only 20-30% support when 100% is needed.
•⁠ ⁠Visible Challenge: Girls are still being mutilated daily despite awareness.
•⁠ ⁠Activist's Limitation: Can't confront or arrest; can only share information.
•⁠ ⁠Action Plan: Increase advocacy, community involvement, and resource allocation.
~@VincentMwita

Together, we can turn information into action. Let's build stronger support systems and create safer environments for all girls. How can we collaborate to close this support gap and protect our future generations? Share your ideas and experiences below! by @gmcendfgm

The World Bank backs #FrontlineEndingFGM in Mauritania
Read our latest newsletter here: https://buff.ly/49dPGf4 by @gmcendfgm

The journey to the second Frontline Ending FGM #BornPerfect Caravan in West Africa begins in Mauritania. Here is our why and how. #EndFGM by @gmcendfgm

Exciting update! The inaugural #FrontlineEndingFGM #BornPerfect Caravan has kicked off in Bissau, supported by the EU, Guinea Bissau, run by CNAPN/ NC to #EndFGM. Keep an eye out for dates in Sonaco, Boe/ Beli, Buruntuma, Pirada, Gabu + more. Join us: https://buff.ly/3TszZeP by @gmcendfgm

❗ #FrontlineEndingFGM launches a new project to prevent FGM in Guinea Bissau, funded by the @EU_Commission ❗

The training academy to prepare activists to run effective anti-FGM campaigns is taking place this week in Gabu.

Visit the #FrontlineEndingFGM website to read the full story, at https://www.frontlineendingfgm.org/eu-backs-frontline-grassroots-organisations-to-end-fgm-in-guinea-bissau/ by @gmcendfgm