The Government of Switzerland has been a strong partner in supporting gender equality and women’s empowerment. The Government of Switzerland’s approach to gender equality includes support for initiatives to end gender-based violence and harmful practices like FGM.

Active funds

UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on Female Genital Mutilation
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Past funds

Life without Violence Programme (Bolivia)

Protection and Services for Vulnerable settlements, Migrants and Youth in Savannakhet and Champassak Joint Programme
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An adolescent girl holds her newborn daughter in a bloodied blanket. There is an IV line in the girl’s wrist.

News story

Female genital mutilation in infancy still common, Gambian mothers say
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Publications

2024 Annual Report of FGM Joint Programme - Accelerating Action: Strengthening alliances and addressing pushback against ending female genital mutilation

Financial data for Switzerland

Key figures

Date
Contributor
Project
Amount
Switzerland
Protection and Services for Vulnerable settlements
USD 998,970
Switzerland
Life without Violence, Bolivia
CHF 1,030,000
Switzerland
JP on FGM
CHF 200,000
Date
Contributor
Project
Amount
Switzerland
Protection and Services for Vulnerable settlements
$98,970
Switzerland
Life without Violence, Bolivia
$92,497
Switzerland
Life without Violence, Bolivia
$181,195
Switzerland
Life without Violence, Bolivia
$288,889
Switzerland
Life without Violence, Bolivia
$339,937