End FGM EU has conducted an internal survey among our member organisations and community Ambassadors around their work Europe and beyond, including the impact of COVID-19 on women and girls affected by FGM as well as the impact on organisations working on FGM.
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During a humanitarian crises, conflict and disasters, state and social structures are weakened, making Sexual Gender Bases Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices even more likely to occur. However in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a promising practice has emerged.
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In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, GAMS Belgium wishes to reassure its beneficiaries and remains supportive. The team wants to make sure that everyone can access and understand all the information.
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On the 3rd of April, Chiara Cosentino (End FGM EU - Head of Policy & Advocacy) participated as a panellist in the Webinar "Como abordar la mutilación genital femenina desde una perspectiva integral?" ("How to address female genital mutilation from an holistic perspective?"), together with Lía Ornat Clemente and Fátima Djatta from our Spanish member Médicos del Mundo.
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Due to the COVID-19 situation, Spain is on lockdown since March. We decided to ask to one of our Spanish Members, Save a Girl Save a Generation, how they are coping with these challenging times. Keep on reading to find out more!
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On the 6th of April, we held the very first Virtual General Assembly of the End FGM European Network! We welcomed new Members, voted for the new Board, reviewed 2019 and embraced 2020!
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FORWARD UK created a COVID-19 Support Page, knowing too well that women and girls who are already in specifically vulnerable positions will suffer disproportionately from this pandemic, in this time of crisis. Many in isolation face increased risk of violence, and others with uncertain migration status will now face reduced access to economic, legal and health support. In response, FORWARD UK has swiftly diverted resources to its online and phone support services.
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In Kenya, recent global outbreak of COVID 19 has raised the specter of an increase of FGM and early marriages. The ongoing pandemic has created the perfect conditions for proponents of FGM and early marriage to carry out their perverted motives.
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The End FGM European Network secretariat is still active and reachable as usual. The team is now working from home to help #flattenthecurve and ensure we all make a collective effort in stopping the spread of the COVID-19.
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End FGM EU is looking to recruit for the role of Director. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow a fast growing regional organisation that plays a key role in the Global End FGM movement.
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