Membership Policy & Criteria
The End FGM European Network is a European umbrella organisation of national organisations working to end female genital mutilation (FGM) in the European Union.
Our vision:
A world where women and girls are empowered and free from all forms of gender-based violence, in particular female genital mutilation, where their voices are heard, where they can enjoy their rights and make informed choices about their lives.
Our Mission:
- We advocate for a holistic approach to ending FGM and other forms of violence against women and girls at European level;
- We aim to create an enabling environment for coordinated and comprehensive action by European decision-makers;
- We facilitate the synergy of diverse organisations and the active participation of rights holders. It also provides space where its member organisations can share their experience and diverse skills.
Our Values:
The End FGM Network places the following principles at the core of its work:
- Respect and promotion of human rights and gender equality
- Active participation of rights holders in decision-making and activities
- Use and promotion of empowering language framed in human rights terminology
- Ownership by member organisations
- Accountability, integrity, transparency and professionalism in all its work
- Solidarity between organisations and respect for staff, members, individuals and allies
Who can be a member?
All members must:
- Work on the issue of FGM or on other issues that are relevant to FGM: violence against women and girls (VAWG), women’s rights, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), migrants’ rights
- Subscribe to the vision, mission statement and values of the Network
- Sign and respect the principles spelled out in the Charter of the Network- Be committed to engaging in transnational work, advocacy and campaigning to end FGM in the European Union
The END FGM Network has three types of memberships:
- Full
- Associate
Each membership category has different criteria.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please read our Membership Policy and the Instructions to determine the membership category that may apply to your organisation. If your organisation fulfills the membership criteria, contact us at info@endfgm.eu to obtain the relevant application form.