Your first encounter with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) might have left you with anger, sadness, empathy and a sense of helplessness, considering the scale… But you may also be wondering… “how I help end this outright sexual violation and human rights infringement…?" How can I become an end FGM activist?
"FGM is not a harmful traditional practice! It is a serious sexual assault against children" Dr. Leyla Husein talks about the importance of language in ending FGM.
Ebony Riddell Bamber is Head of Advocacy & Policy, Orchid Project. In this podcast, she speaks about her policy and advocacy journey; and has a few pieces of advice to…
Abdulmalik is a blogger and uses the internet to change perceptions on social issues as well as influencing policy in his native predominantly Muslim community in Tana River. He believes…
Kasiita is a Ugandan Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights expert who uses the media to influence perceptions and policies for the protection of women and girls. He speaks about FGM…
Her school depended on her in Athletics but FGM removed her from the racecourse. Today, Caroline is fearlessly talking about FGM. Twitter:@CLetuya CAroline's #EndFGMPodcast Quotes ABOUT FGM According to the…
Meet Vincent Ogallo. He is an activist based in Kuria, South Western Kenya. He engages communities on SRHR and FGM. Twitter:@VinnieveeB Vincent's #EndFGMPodcast Quotes ABOUT FGM According to the World…
Meet Deborah Nabiki. Born and raised in Wamba, this girl is reaching out to enlighten her community on the harmful effects of the cut, and why they should abandon it.…
Caroline was born and raised among the Maasai people in Narok County. She underwent the cut willingly, not knowing the repercussions. Today, she shares her experiences to help other girls…
Jedidah Lemaron is the Founder and Executive Director of Malkia Initiative. She provides mentorship, counselling and Psycho-social support to young girls in Maasailand. Twitter: @MalkiaJeddy Elias' #EndFGMPodcast Quotes ABOUT FGM…
Elias is an activist and coordinator, the Kenya Men Engage Alliance, a network of organizations which uses contemporary channels to reach out to boys and men to fight FGM. Twitter:…
"Koko," I said to my only surviving grandmother, "do you think we should stop circumcising girls?" She said, "NO! Girls should be circumcised!" She then kept quiet as if deciding…
Asenath Mwithigah has worked as a Social Change Communications Manager at the Girl Generation. She has diverse experience and expertise in content and capacity development for social change, advocacy and…
Godfrey Ochieng' Okumu is a program officer at Tostan, an organization that helps African communities bring about sustainable development and positive social transformation based on human rights. The program engages…
Nimco Ali, OBE. is a Somali social activist. She is co-founder and CEO of The Five Foundation, an Africa-led partnership to end female genital mutilation. She spoke to me in…
