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Breaking the Silence: Confronting Gender-Based Violence Head-On”

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious violation of human rights and a life-threatening health and protection issue. When people flee their homes, they are...

Mental Health in Africa: Innovation and Investment

The third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is entitled ‘Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing’, reinforcing a long held principle enshrined in the World Health...

The need for Comprehensive sex Education Programs that include Information about FGM, Consent, and Reproductive Health Rights.

https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/adolescent-sexual-health/equitable-access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-care-for-all-youth/the-importance-of-access-to-comprehensive-sex-education/ Comprehensive sex education programs are a cornerstone of efforts to promote sexual health, prevent gender-based violence, and empower individuals to make informed choices about...

The Role of Healthcare Providers in Preventing and Responding to FGM

https://www.who.int/activities/empowering-health-care-providers-to-prevent-female-genital-mutilation Healthcare providers play a crucial role in preventing and responding to female genital mutilation (FGM), utilizing a multi-faceted approach that encompasses training, advocacy, and...

The Intergenerational Transmission of FGM, whereby Girls are Subjected to the Practice as a Rite of Passage or to Conform to Societal Expectations

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6860922/ The intergenerational transmission of female genital mutilation (FGM) perpetuates a harmful cycle whereby girls are subjected to the practice as a rite of passage...

The Transformative Potential of Grassroots Activism and Community-Led Initiatives in Ending FGM and Promoting Gender Equality and Women’s Rights.

Grassroots activism and community-led initiatives have emerged as powerful catalysts in the global movement to end female genital mutilation (FGM) and advance gender equality...

Dispelling the Myth: Debunking the Equivalence Between Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Male Circumcision

https://issuu.com/mojatu/docs/mojatu_myth_busting_booklet In discussions surrounding genital alteration, a pervasive myth often emerges, suggesting that female genital mutilation (FGM) is equivalent to male circumcision. However, such an...

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