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

'I am here today to amplify the voices of those who are never seen and heard.'

Our Goodwill Ambassador Danai Gurira briefed the United Nations #SecurityCouncil Open Debate on conflict-related sexual violence, disarmament and ending cultures of impunity.

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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,…

On this International Girls in ICT Day 2024, the African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders (African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders) stands with girl defenders advancing the educational rights of girls, particularly in ICT and STEM fields, under the theme 'Leadership.' Our focus is on…

A reminder that the threat to women’s rights remain even after legislation.

“This is a crucial moment for the FGM campaign, which could have even further negative consequences for Gambian women and girls. This fight is not just a call to repeal the law on FGM but if this…

“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)

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'All the women were stripped naked'

Exclusive interview: Ameena Hussain, a Palestinian woman recounts her time detained and details the sexual, emotional and physical abuse inflicted on her by Israeli soldiers.

'A woman was raped for two days until she lost the ability to speak'

Clinical Professor of Medicine Dr Aliya Khan speaks to MEMO about reports of Israeli soldiers abusing Palestinian women in one of Gaza's hospitals.

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

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

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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Governments around the world prioritize fighting extremism to protect their rule. If the Gambian govt wanted to shut this down, they would. Also, there is no mention of #FGM in Islam. To even suggest that FGM is a religious or spiritual obligation is simply incorrect.

This is the best time to support local Activists, it's The Gambia today, it may be senegal or Nigeria tomorrow, let's swing into action. Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/ UNFPA-UNICEF JP to End Female Genital Mutilation AmplifyChange AmplifyChange African Women's Development Fund African Women Rights Advocates Initiative For Girls' Right and Health Development Frontline Ending FGM Wallace Global Fund UN Trust Fund #EndFGM

At #CSW68 We stand with Gambian women & girls against FGM repeal. Gov't reaffirms commitment to uphold law in meeting with Min of Gender & Social Welfare. We urge coherence & fulfillment of CEDAW, AU Children’s Charter, & Convention on Rights of the Child #EndFGM220

At a time like now, we send love and light to every #FGM survivor whose pain continues to be trivialised by Pro-FGM actors. The total disregard for survivor stories and experiences is a shame and is totally unacceptable.

#EndFGM220

In 2 minutes I will be on Al Jazeera English live to talk about the current #FGM issue in the Gambia.

Earlier today, we joined other members of the CSO Coalition against FGM at the #Gambia ’s National Assembly where the Women’s Amendment Bill seeking to legalise FGM was being discussed.

Today and everyday, our message remains that FGM is a harmful practice & must end.

#EndFGM220

You don’t need to know the context around #Gambia FGM law to know that this is ridiculous.

You cannot “circumcise” a girl or woman. Any cutting to female genitals is mutilation. We can’t believe that we still have to spell this out in 2024. #fgmlaw #Gambia