News | End FGM

08/03/2019 Supporting grassroots community work

The End FGM European Network Ambassadors are individuals with a personal connection to female genital mutilation and a strong dedication to end the practice.

07/03/2019 Engaging the next generation of activists

"Every year we bring the youth together to help them build their capacities, plan activities, strategise together", Youth Ambassadors Coordinator

19/02/2019 A historic moment celebrated with joy

Orchid Project's grassroots partner S.A.F.E. Kenya, celebrated a historic moment for the Loita Hills' Maasai community, as over 3,000 people gathered to publicly declare an end to FGC.

19/02/2019 A day dedicated to debating all together

Equipop and Excision Parlons-en!, gathered in a joint eventful day made of workshops and debates to celebrate the International Day Against FGM.

18/02/2019 UNAF calls for the participation of communities & the leadership of young people

One of the main conclusions of the annual conference was the need for coordinated action by countries of origin and destination, with transnational intervention strategies and a comprehensive approach

29/11/2018 First Inter-Regional Coalition to end FGM Joint Statement

Our Coalition aims to enable better coordination among civil society working towards the abandonment of FGM at different regional and sub-regional levels, and increase collaboration and information sharing...

29/11/2018 Barcelona Int. Conference on FGM: Exploring Strategies and Good Practices

Hosted in Barcelona by Wassu-UAB Foundation.

02/11/2018 Shadow Report on Istanbul Convention implementation in Italy

On 30 of October 2018, the End FGM European Network and its Italian member the Italian Association for Women in Development (AIDOS), submitted a Shadow Report to the Council of Europe GREVIO Committee, on the implementation of the Istanbul Convention.

18/10/2018 Youth Ambassadors raising FGM with UN leaders

In the spirit of European Week of Action for Girls (EWAG), Youth Ambassador, Samera Ali accompanied End FGM EU Director, Fiona Coyle,to a meeting set up between civil society actors and UN Women's Deputy Asa Regner.

18/10/2018 End FGM at the Centre of European Week of Action for Girls

The 2018 European Week of Action for Girls put girl advocates at the centre of debates, creating a space for them to bring concrete and implementable recommendations to EU policymakers on how the EU can champion girls’ rights.