Once upon a time in Kotulpough
Albeit their circumstances, they remain united, embracing the little changes in their community one day at a time.
Tag: EndFGM
Why involving men in the fight against FGM is key
“We as men are mostly the reason why these girls have to go through the cut. Involving the men is really a game changer. It is a very noble campaign and I hope the county government will come in to help promote his campaign so that no more girls are cut.”
I chose to be different
It was during the language, gender and leadership conference last week that her story came up. I have been in the same class with her in college since 2013, but this side of her story had never come up. At the conference,…
I’m asking God for a stronger back ~ Domtila Chesang
“Most people are used to the old spearheading this campaign, it is still uncommon to see and believe that a young person like myself is on it. This undermining of what we are capable of doing also affects my work because in…
Tukomeshe Ukeketaji
Mimi ni mtoto msichana Masomo kwangu ya maana Ombi langu kwa jamii Tukomeshe ukeketaji Utamaduni huu wa zama Watudhuru sana mama Ombi langu kwa jamii Tukomeshe ukeketaji Napenda sana kusoma Ili shida zipate kuhama Ombi langu kwa jamii Tukomeshe ukeketaji…
If we want progress in #FightingTheCut we must involve men
The #EndFGM conversation has been going on for so long now. Mostly, women have been at the center of this conversation. However, men haven’t been left out in this. Tony Mwebia is one among the few men in Kenya who actively engages…
Fighting The Cut in the North Bank Region-The Gambia
Awa Gai is a 19 year old Law student at the University of The Gambia, an anti-FGM activist and a feminist. The youngest staff and volunteer, she serves as the Administrative Assistant at Safe Hands for Girls, a non-profit youth-led organization that…
Fighting The Cut in Banjul-The Gambia
Marie Jeng is a 2nd year Law student at the University of The Gambia and also the assistant Information and Public Relations Officer of the Law Students Association. She is a poet, 2-time debate champion, and 5-time crowned beauty queen in the…
FGM and the Law in Nigeria
Courtesy of SIRP Nigeria Did you know that currently in Nigeria, 20 million women and girls have been mutilated and yet there has been no conviction? In this article we dwelt on the two major reasons for this in Nigeria. We also…
Fighting The Cut in Nigeria-the SIRP Way
Society for the Improvement of Rural People (SIRP) is an NGO based in Enugu State of Nigeria. The organization was founded in the year 1988 and was officially registered in 1999. Dr Chris N. Ugwu, the founder is also the Executive-Director at…