Beyond the law: Accelerating access to justice to end female genital mutilation

NEW YORK, United Nations – “A law that exists only on paper does not create justice – it creates the illusion of justice,” said Fozzia Aden, a lawyer and survivor of female genital mutilation, at the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York on 13 March 2026. 

Luxembourg strengthens its commitment to ending female genital mutilation

NEW YORK, United Nations – The Government of Luxembourg has renewed its support to the UNFPA–UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation, contributing EUR 4 million to strengthen community-led action, expand survivor-centered services, and accelerate progress towards ending female genital mutilation across 18 countries in Africa, the Arab States and Asia.

FAO and BARMM ministries back inclusive trade with ‘Bai the Best!’

The Philippines, KOICA, UN agencies launch 2 mobile health clinics to reduce adolescent pregnancies in Samar, Southern Leyte

FAO and UNFPA Partner to Empower Women and Youth, Advancing Human Rights and Building Resilient Communities