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26/06/2024 Statement on the proposal to repeal the Women Act 2015 banning FGM in The Gambia

Statement on the proposal to repeal the Women Act 2015 banning female genital mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia

14/06/2024 Reaction European Elections 2024

720 freshly elected MEPs and returning MEPs, you have 5 years to take action and take a stand against FGM. Join us in making a world free from FGM a reality!

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.