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End FGM EU submits report to GREVIO on EU implementation of the Istanbul Convention

26/03/2026 End FGM EU submits alternative report to GREVIO on EU implementation of the Istanbul Convention

The report provides an evidence based analysis of the EU’s current policy and legislative framework on female genital mutilation, with a particular focus on implementation gaps, accountability challenges, and inconsistencies across Member States.

17/03/2026 CERV+ negotiations: End FGM EU calls for stronger safeguards for gender equality and civil society

As negotiations on the future AgoraEU programme move forward, the End FGM European Network is continuing to engage in the discussions to ensure that the proposed CERV+ strand delivers meaningful and sustained support for organisations working to end gender based violence.

09/03/2026 Women’s empowerment and harmful practices: online workshop with End FGM EU ambassador

The End FGM European Network invites participants to join an online workshop on Women’s Empowerment and Harmful Practices, led by our Youth Ambassador Bassmala Mohammed Morkaz.

06/03/2026 EU Gender Equality Strategy 2026 to 2030: strong commitments, yet missing action on harmful practices

End FGM EU welcomes the European Commission’s new Gender Equality Strategy 2026 to 2030, which builds on EU commitments to advance equality.

04/03/2026 Sharing knowledge and resources: how End FGM EU is investing in survivor-led and grassroots organisations to end FGM in Europe

Four survivor-led and grassroots organisations across Europe have received grants to continue vital community work to end FGM.

19/02/2026 Gender based violence, FGM, and the role of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union

In January 2026, the End FGM European Network formally addressed the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union with detailed recommendations.

10/02/2026 Zero Tolerance for FGM 2026: a look back at our event at the European Parliament

On 5 February 2026, on the eve of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, End FGM EU brought together policymakers, activists, professionals and survivors at the European Parliament for an event called “Care in Action: a collective stand to end FGM”.

04/02/2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation: follow our event live at the European Parliament

On 5 February 2026, on the eve of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, the End FGM European Network will host its annual high level event at the European Parliament in Brussels, live streamed for audiences across Europe and beyond.

15/01/2026 Join End FGM EU as a volunteer with the European Solidarity Corps

We are looking for a passionate volunteer to join our Communications Department through the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), an EU initiative that supports young people to contribute to community-focused projects across Europe.

14/01/2026 Save the date: launch of the 2026 End FGM EU campaign

On 5 February 2026, on the eve of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, the End FGM European Network will host the launch of its annual campaign at the European Parliament, Spinelli Building, Room 1G1.