News | End FGM

05/06/2024 Job Opening - Fundraising Coordinator (Full-time)

End FGM EU is seeking a committed and motivated individual with demonstrated experience in fundraising to work with us on our fundraising strategy implementation; partnership building; and coordinating fundraising and reporting for the secretariat. The position is based in Brussels, Belgium and would be reporting to the Director of the Network.

05/06/2024 Job Opening - Director of Network (Maternity Cover)

End FGM EU is looking to recruit the role of Director (maternity cover). This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow a fast growing regional organisation that plays a key role in the Global and European End FGM movement. The Board is looking for a dynamic individual to build on its success and lead its experienced and passionate team for the upcoming months.

04/06/2024 2024 General Assembly - 20th of June

We are very glad to be able to reunite for a virtual General Assembly. End FGM European Network General Assembly will be held online on the 20th of June 2024 to deliberate over important decisions and documents in need of the Members’ approval by vote.

08/05/2024 End FGM EU’s recommendations to the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union

As part of our advocacy efforts, every six months we send End FGM EU’s recommendations to the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union on matters related to FGM and Gender Equality.

07/05/2024 Joint civil society reaction to the adoption of the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence

Today, the Council of the EU officially adopted the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence.

European Parliament and Council Reach Agreement on Directive to Combat Violence Against Women: A Step Forward with Room for Improvement

23/02/2024 European Parliament and Council Reach Agreement on Directive to Combat Violence Against Women: A Step Forward with Room for Improvement

On February 6th, 2024, amidst the observance of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a significant development unfolded in the European Parliament and The Council. After much anticipation, a political agreement was reached on a directive aimed at combating violence against women and domestic violence (referred to as "The Directive").

01/02/2024 Host the Network 2024 Knowledge Sharing Event!

The Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) aims to foster the transfer of knowledge and good practices in other members’ contexts and increase their promotion at the regional level. We are accepting applications from our Members to host this event in their country!

09/01/2024 End FGM EU’s Knowledge-Sharing Event 2023 Recap

On November 17th, End FGM EU hosted its annual Knowledge-Sharing Event (KSE) in Madrid, Spain.

09/01/2024 Press Release: Network's 2023 General Assembly

On the 6th and 7th June 2023, we welcomed our End FGM EU Members and Ambassadors in Brussels for our General Assembly. Our Annual General Assembly is always a decisive moment for the End FGM European Network. Every year, we come together with our Board, Members and Ambassadors, to reflect on our achievements, open the floor to new candidates, and outline our direction for the future.

13/12/2023 Aidos Italy - From Kigali to Rome

In July, AIDOS participated in the Women Deliver Conference in Rwanda, and in September hosted a meeting to develop an e-learning platform for the EU-funded End FGM E-Campus project. The platform will be available online in the first half of 2024!