Sweden Increases Long-Standing Investment in SRHR Across East and Southern Africa
Amid surge in conflict-related sexual violence, survivors are rebuilding their lives
BENI, The Democratic Republic of the Congo – Women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have endured a dramatic surge in sexual violence over the last year, as armed groups ramp up their assault on civilians.
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.