FGM is a human rights violation, and an extreme form of violence against women and girls that transcends cultural, religious, and economic boundaries. It can result in a lifetime of physical, psychological, and emotional suffering.
Did you know that 68 million girls are at risk of FGM by 2030? That’s one girl every 8 seconds. Our organization is focused on protecting these girls.
At least 200 million girls and women across 30 countries have already undergone FGM. The harmful practice remains nearly universal in some parts of the world, such as Somaliland and Egypt where 99% and 87% of women and girls have undergone the procedure respectively.
Whether it’s having a conversation about FGM with a group of friends, lobbying political leaders to address the issue, or sharing their support and commitment on social media - this campaign will encourage us all to do what we can to end this extreme form of violence against women and girls, especially in rural parts of Kenya where socio-cultural factors put them at higher risk and without a voice.