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Religions condemn FGM

Pope Francis preaches against FGM in Kenia and The Gambia declares FGM as un-Islamic

Father Peter Konteh, DFF President Sierra Leone, with Pope Francis

Pope Francis has made a clear statement against FGM during his visit in Kenia and has blamed arrogance of men for the torture on girls and women.

The Gambia´s President Yahya Jammeh and many religious leaders in the Gambia declared FGM as a crime against religion.

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“It is important we continue to talk about VAW!” - Salma Hayek

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

At the board meeting of the Kering Foundation

Here is a video message by Salma Hayek on today’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women!

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Bravo, Gambia!

Journalists declare media war against FGM

Group Picture of Participants at Media Advocacy on UN Ban on FGM

One of our main demands will now be fulfilled in Gambia:

Journalists from various media houses across Gambia have declared war against FGM using their respective medium.

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Yeakeni from Sierra Leone

„Thank you to my sponsor in Europe“

“I am eleven years old and I am in the the fifth class of the St. Francis Primary School in Newton”, says Yeakeni timidly.

She adds: “Thank you very much, my sponsor in Europe.”

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"Becoming a women"

From the true story of Waris Dirie’s life

The next thing I felt was my flesh, my genitals, being cut away. I heard the sound of the dull blade sawing back and forth through my skin. When I think back, I honestly can’t believe that this happened to me. I feel as if I were talking about somebody else. There’s no way in the world I can explain what it feels like.

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