Female genital mutilation in infancy still common, Gambian mothers say

BASSE, The Gambia – Hulay Damba, 55, spent years performing female genital mutilation on girls in her community. Her role as a practitioner was passed down from her grandmother. “It was what I was taught,” she explained.

From tradition to transformation: Ending female genital mutilation in Guinea-Bissau

Novo Nordisk Foundation joins global efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation

NEW YORK, 18 DECEMBER 2024 – The UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation is pleased to announce a significant new partnership with Denmark’s Novo Nordisk Foundation. This collaboration establishes the foundation as the first philanthropic organization from the private sector to contribute to the joint programme's efforts.

Norway strengthens commitment with UNFPA to end female genital mutilation

NEW YORK, United Nations – The Government of Norway, through the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), has contributed NOK66.82 million (US$6.04 million) to the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation. Norway is also adding $56 million in core resources to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, for 2024. The new funding reflects Norway’s commitment to solidarity and multilateralism, underscoring its dedication to protecting women and girls everywhere. 

Italy’s commitment to ending female genital mutilation and supporting UNFPA’s core resources

New York, UNITED NATIONS – The Government of Italy has contributed €2.5 million to UNFPA's core resources and €4 million to the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the  Elimination  Female Genital Mutilation, reinforcing its support of the reproductive health and rights of women and girls around the world.