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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.

25/09/2018 Shadow Report on Istanbul Convention implementation in The Netherlands

The End FGM European Network and its Dutch members, Federation of the Somali Associations in the Netherlands (FSAN) and Pharos, submitted a Shadow Report to the Council of Europe GREVIO Committee.

21/06/2018 The Screening: The Cut: Exploring FGM / Cinéma: The Cut: Exploring FGM EN/FR

On the evening of June 5, The Networks hosted a screening of ‘The Cut: Exploring FGM at Brussels Cinéma Aventure.

21/06/2018 End FGM EU General Assembly / End FGM EU Assemblée Générale EN/FR

End FGM EU general assembly come together in Brussels for a day-long gathering of the 20 members travelling from organisations all across Europe to vote on important issues and discuss next steps as the Network continues to grow and expand.

21/06/2018 End FGM EU participates in European Development Days 2018 / End FGM EU participe aux Journées Européennes du Développement 2018 EN/FR

Organised by the European Commission, the EDD brings the development community together each year to share ideas and experiences in ways that inspire new partnerships and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.