Tag: #ProtectTheGirlChild
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EXPERTS WARN: FGM STILL A DEADLY THREAT, URGE URGENT ACTION
FGM is not culture—it’s violence. Experts say Nigeria must act now to protect girls. Health and public health experts have raised the alarm over Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), highlighting its devastating health, psychological, and social consequences, and calling for immediate action to stop the practice. Speaking ahead of the 2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance…
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NGSF DRAWS THE LINE: FGM MUST END
No excuses, no traditions to hide behind — Nigeria’s governors’ spouses say the time to end FGM is now. The Nigeria Governors’ Spouses’ Forum (NGSF) has renewed its push for the total eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), describing the practice as a clear violation of human rights and a serious public health and development…
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ZERO TOLERANCE DAY: NGO VOWS TO STEP UP COMMUNITY FIGHT AGAINST FGM
From grassroots action to global advocacy, WAVE Foundation Africa says ending FGM must start in communities—and start now. Marking the 2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), WAVE Foundation Africa has renewed its commitment to scale up community-led prevention, strengthen survivor support, and link grassroots realities with global advocacy to end…
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OYO CUTS FGM RATE FROM 65% TO 18% — EXPERTS SAY “THIS IS LEADERSHIP”
Health experts and lawmakers hail Oyo State for turning the tide on female genital mutilation, but warn: the final push to zero must not slow down. Oyo State is getting major praise for slashing its FGM prevalence from 65% to 18%, a dramatic drop experts say proves that strong political will and community action can…
