ritual cutting or removal of some or all of the external female genitalia
The Spectator Oct 19
Revealed: the ‘Palestine poppy’ creator who justified stoning: The creator of the ‘Palestine poppy’ is an Oxford-educated paediatrician who has written books for ...
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When six-year-old Amani Abdallah started receiving money and gifts from her family, she felt like the luckiest girl in the world ... Show more
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Egyptian Gazette Oct 14
Egypt has launched new guidelines to help healthcare professionals combat the medicalisation of female genital mutilation ... Show more
Sh13b fight: The renewed push to end FGM: A new Sh13 billion fund aims to strengthen the fight against FGM by supporting survivor-led organisations and ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001559946/sh13b-fight-the-renewed-push-to-end-fgm
CJ Koome urges parents to protect girls from FGM and early marriages: She said harmful cultural traditions continue to pose a major challenge to the protection ...
standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001559908/cj-koome-urges-parents-to-protect-girls-from-fgm-and-early-marriages
COMMENT | Cedaw must not supersede Malaysia's constitutional, family order | Malaysiakini
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Paid articlePaywall ODPP, UNODC enhance justice system response to crimes against children in Narok: ODPP and UNODC have trained justice-sector officials in Narok to strengthen the ...
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The cut that divides: Why FGM persists despite campaigns: Despite laws and years of campaigns, FGM persists in some Kenyan communities because it remains deeply ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559224/the-cut-that-divides-why-fgm-persists-despite-campaigns
How Ndorobo Ng'ania built a mentorship network for Rift Valley women: A group of 915 professional women is confronting period poverty, early marriage and ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/how-ndorobo-ng-ania-built-a-mentorship-network-for-rift-valley-women-5603864
Mali: One Man's Quest to End Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Mali: After years of defending FGM as a cultural practice, Sidi Haidara came to a realization: No ...
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OpinionMidwife on dealing with circumcision: "The necessary trust develops through support"
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Female Genital Mutilation: Combating the Knowledge Gap: At least 230 million women and girls are affected by FGM. But there is a lack of medical expertise ...
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$15m fund launched to create ‘unstoppable momentum’ to end FGM worldwide: Her Horizon Fund seeks $100m to stop practice harming 230m women and girls globally
theguardian.com/global-development/2026/sep/11/15m-fund-launched-to-create-unstoppable-momentum-to-end-fgm-worldwide
ISS Africa Sep 09
'Sh20,000 a month? Not worth our girls' dignity!' Alternative livelihoods help former FGM cutters reduce Narok prevalence
nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/-sh20-000-a-month-not-worth-our-girls-dignity-alternative-livelihoods-help-former-fgm-cutters-reduce-narok-prevalence-5588400
ISS Africa Sep 09
ISS Today > Malian women resist renewed support for female genital mutilation
An online campaign defending cutting, which is still legal in Mali ... Show more
Malian women resist renewed support for female genital mutilation | ISS Africa
Malian women resist renewed support for female genital mutilation | ISS Africa
“I’m a survivor of female genital mutilation.”
This is Catherine Meng’anyi’s story. Survivor, nurse, and advocate to #EndFGM .
thehoopcentral Sep 04
CAITLIN CLARK TODAY:
14 POINTS
11 ASSISTS
3 REBOUNDS
4/9 FGM
25 MINUTES
Came off the bench and still won Player of the Game. 🔥🔥
(via @FIBAWWC )
egojournal.eu Sep 03
Sexual arousal, orgasm and ejaculation in a group of female medical students in Oslo, Norway
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Ikone des Feminismus 💜
Gloria Steinem, eine der prägendsten Stimmen der US-Frauenbewegung, ist im Alter von 92 Jahren gestorben ... Show more
Key FactsGloria Steinem Dies at 92 in New York
Sep 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- Steinem died on September 2 at her home in New York City, aged 92.
- In 1971, she co-founded Ms. and the National Women’s Political Caucus and campaigned for the Equal Rights Amendment.
- By her own account, active feminism began in 1969 after attending an abortion speak-out in a church basement.
- In 2018, she offered her New York home to immigrant mothers and children separated from them.
You must promise me two things. First, you will not tell anyone my name. Second, you will do what you want to do with your life.— Dr. John Sharpe, London physician; said in 1957 to a 22-year-old American seeking an abortion, as quoted in the dedication of Gloria Steinem's My Life on the Road (2015).
The men challenging harmful traditions to keep Kenyan women, girls safe: Male activists are using their influence to protect women and girls from violence and ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/the-men-challenging-harmful-traditions-to-keep-kenyan-women-girls-safe-5578114
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AI-generated posters promoting female genital mutilation (FGM) in Mali have triggered protests across borders, putting renewed focus on a practice ... Show more
From child marriage to the classroom: Samburu elders back girls’ education, declare war on harmful practices
nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/from-child-marriage-to-the-classroom-samburu-elders-back-girls-education-declare-war-on-harmful-practices--5573566
Javelin deal to boost India-US defence ties, but tech transfer key to cutting red tape | India News
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BBC Aug 05
FGM: 'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back'
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Anti-FGM Board hit by claims of unremitted SHA, Helb and NSSF deductions: Parliament demands detailed accounts of FGM programme spending as board defends its ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/anti-fgm-board-hit-by-claims-of-unremitted-sha-helb-and-nssf-deductions-5564994
Marsabit County First Lady, Alamitu Guyo Jattani presided over the graduation of more than 200 girls from the 14th edition of the Gaddis Gamme Girls’ Camp at ... Show more
Marakwet circumcisers turn anti-FGM champions, push for girls education: The war on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the North Rift has received a big boost ...
standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001555146/marakwet-circumcisers-turn-anti-fgm-champions-push-for-girls-education
The custom that robs women of pleasure during intimacy: Ministry of Health data shows that one in every five women in Kenya is living with scarred genitals as a ...
nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/saturday-magazine/the-custom-that-robs-women-of-pleasure-during-intimacy-5543010
Couple who had FGM convictions quashed awarded costs: A couple whose convictions for the female genital mutilation of their one-year-old daughter were quashed ...
rte.ie/news/courts/2026/0731/1586012-fgm-case/
The surgeon who gave back what FGM took away from survivors: Pierre Foldes developed a surgical technique that has changed thousands of women's lives.
nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/the-surgeon-who-gave-back-what-fgm-took-away-from-survivors-5540366
"Many women talk to us about their FGM for the first time"
bluewin.ch/de/news/schweiz/viele-frauen-sprechen-bei-uns-zum-ersten-mal-ueber-ihre-genitalbeschneidung-li.3536571
NL Times Jul 18
2,600 Dutch girls at risk of genital mutilation during summer vacations: As the summer vacation period begins and families travel to countries of origin ...
nltimes.nl/2026/07/18/2600-dutch-girls-risk-genital-mutilation-summer-vacations
Liberian Lawmakers Move to End Temporary Ban on FGM: The Liberian government is reportedly planning to lift the temporary moratorium placed on the practice of ...
allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00097498.html
Female Genital Mutilation: Portugal Reports 292 Cases: The Portuguese health authority reports 292 cases of female genital mutilation from January to December ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/15/weibliche-genitalverstummelung-portugal-steigende-zahlen
OpinionFemale genital mutilation: The summer holidays are a high-risk time - | also for thousands of girls in Austria
diepresse.com/36107252/weibliche-genitalverstuemmelung-die-sommerferien-sind-hochrisikozeit-in
Anti-FGM Board under fire over Sh100 million spending, campaign details: Anti-FGM Board under fire over Sh100 million spending, campaign details
nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/anti-fgm-board-under-fire-over-sh100-million-spending-campaign-details-5520094
Essex: Women of Grace celebrates 5 years with special event: Survivors, civic leaders and community groups came together in Essex to celebrate five years of ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/26218734.essex-women-grace-celebrates-5-years-special-event/
22.7 million girls still at risk as Africa steps up war against FGM: An estimated 22.7 million girls remain at risk of FGM by 2030 unless efforts to end the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551304/227-million-girls-still-at-risk-as-africa-steps-up-war-against-fgm
Most hated feminist in the Arab world: Nawal El Saadawi's book is published in German
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Couple's FGM convictions declared miscarriage of justice: A couple have had their convictions for the female genital mutilation of their daughter ...
rte.ie/news/courts/2026/0619/1579311-court-female-genital-mutilation/
The National Committee for the Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation renewed its commitment to protecting girls and strengthening society’s rejection of ... Show more
FGM awareness drives change - Egypt - Al-Ahram Weekly
FGM awareness drives change - Egypt - Al-Ahram Weekly
Sierra Leone’s first lady refuses to condemn FGM without ‘reliable data’ on harms
theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jun/17/sierra-leones-first-lady-refuses-to-condemn-fgm-without-reliable-data-on-harms
Oshoba, Ibeabuchi, Esepo lead 2026 FGM award nominees: Nigerian boxers Elizabeth Oshoba, Ike Ibeabuchi and Taiwo “Esepo” Agbaje lead the list of nominees for the ...
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The Globe and Mail Jun 16
In photos: Illegal rites put Kenyan girls in harm’s way. A journalist sought to learn why
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-illegal-female-genital-mutilation-kenya/
Lawsuit seeks to expand Colorado’s ban on female genital mutilation to also prohibit male circumcision
denverpost.com/2026/06/10/colorado-circumcision-lawsuit-female-genital-mutilation-child-abuse/
manilastandard.net Jun 11
BOGOT – Colombia’s Senate approved a law Wednesday (Thursday, Manila time) to ban female genital mutilation (FGM), a practice that persists in some of the ... Show more
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FGM/C in Austria: 11,000 women currently affected by genital mutilation: FGM/C is serious violence against girls and women - | and remains a current issue in ...
meinbezirk.at/c-gesundheit/11000-frauen-von-genitalverstuemmelung-aktuell-betroffen_a8680953
Liberia: Humiliation of a 58-Year-Old Woman Sparks National Outrage, Renewed Calls to End Harmful Practices in Liberia - FrontPage Africa Online
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Hidden suffering: Why thousands of women in Austria are at risk of being circumcised
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Paid articlePaywall New face of FGM: ‘Married women disappear for a month and return as if they’d gone for further studies!’
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FGM has no health benefits, violates human rights — Ekiti commissioner: The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating Female Genital ...
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Kenya moves to amend anti-FGM law after victims prosecuted instead of perpetrators
nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/kenya-moves-to-amend-anti-fgm-law-after-victims-prosecuted-instead-of-perpetrators--5476956
First lady of Sierra Leone renting London council flat backs FGM: Fatima Jabbe-Bio appeared to condone the practice of female genital mutilation while giving a ...
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Paid articlePaywall Renewed push to curb FGM in Isiolo County amid new steering committee effort: The Kenyan government, through the National Anti-FGM Board, has intensified efforts ...
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Contenders collide in blockbuster Round 8 of the NBL1 East: A defining test awaits the Centre of Excellence, with finals positioning heating up.
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How families secretly remove infant genitals despite FGM ban: Eleven years after Nigeria banned female genital mutilation, investigations by PUNCH HealthWise ...
healthwise.punchng.com/how-families-secretly-remove-infant-genitals-despite-fgm-ban/
Osun, group train teachers to fight FGM, promote sex education - Healthwise: A non-governmental organisation, Action Health Incorporated, in collaboration with ...
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Bursary programme helps girls escape FGM, early marriage in West Pokot: A bursary programme in Sigor constituency is emerging as a powerful tool in the fight ...
standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001548275/bursary-programme-helps-girls-escape-fgm-early-marriage-in-west-pokot
Genital mutilation: The silent suffering of Colombia's Indigenous girls: Embera Chami girls walk in Vereda Tuma Drua, in the unified Embera Chami Rio San ...
globalnation.inquirer.net/319757/genital-mutilation-the-silent-suffering-of-colombias-indigenous-girls
Sabarimala Reference Hearing Updates Day 14: Supreme Court starts hearing: The Supreme Court, in its last hearing, observed that female genital mutilation is an ...
indianexpress.com/article/legal-news/sabarimala-reference-hearing-updates-supreme-court-to-start-hearing-10684854/
“Otherwise, the woman will do what she wants”: Taboo topic of female genital mutilation
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Oyo equips health workers to tackle female genital mutilation: The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund ...
healthwise.punchng.com/oyo-equips-health-workers-to-tackle-female-genital-mutilation/
Why Africa's girls are still vulnerable to child marriage and FGM: Despite legal frameworks, millions of girls in Africa remain at risk of child marriage and FGM ...
iol.co.za/sundayindependent/dispatch/2026-05-01-why-africas-girls-are-still-vulnerable-to-child-marriage-and-fgm/
Doctor provides information about female genital mutilation and available support in Giessen
giessener-anzeiger.de/stadt-giessen/aerztin-klaert-ueber-weibliche-genitalverstuemmelung-und-hilfe-in-giessen-auf-94283330.html
Scientists have just mapped all the nerves of the clitoris for the first time: Researchers hope their new study will act as the “starting point of clitoris ...
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Female genital mutilation has no medical benefit – NGO: An NGO confirms female genital mutilation has no medical benefits and is a human rights violation ...
punchng.com/female-genital-mutilation-has-no-medical-benefit-ngo/
Special Reports: Genital mutilation: the silent suffering of Colombia's Indigenous girls
newvision.co.ug/category/report/genital-mutilation-the-silent-suffering-of-co-NV_232049_042026
‘Circumcision, one of the best things that’s happened to me’ – Actress Victoria Inyama
premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/872023-circumcision-one-of-the-best-things-thats-happened-to-me-actress-victoria-inyama.html
‘Husband Stitch’: The controversial after-birth suture that puts Nigerian women at risk
premiumtimesng.com/health/health-interviews/871457-husband-stitch-the-controversial-after-birth-suture-that-puts-nigerian-women-at-risk.html
To some, they are a cultural community deeply rooted in tradition; to others, they remain shrouded in suspicion, often labelled an outlawed sect and linked ... Show more
Mystery in turbans: Inside the secret life of Mihiriga Kenda
Mystery in turbans: Inside the secret life of Mihiriga Kenda
Fatoumata Diawara channels ancestry and activism in Cape Town: Blending Malian heritage with high-energy pop, Fatoumata Diawara used the CTIJF stage to honour ...
mg.co.za/friday/2026-04-02-fatoumata-diawara-channels-ancestry-and-activism-in-cape-town/
Liberia: Women Advocacy Group GHA Launches ‘STAGE’ Project to Strengthen Health Education, Enhance Community Support
frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-women-advocacy-group-gha-launches-stage-project-to-strengthen-health-education-enhance-community-support/
