Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice that is internationally recognized as a human rights violation.
Unfortunately, a lot of myths and misinformation about FGM still exist that perpetuate the practice.
So, where is it practiced? What are the consequences? And are men against it?
Let Shudufhadzo Musida, UNFPA Global Champion for Women and Girls, tell you the facts as she reacts to real online comments about FGM.
As an Artivist, Nikkolas Smith's mission is to inspire people to take action and make a positive change in the world.
His latest artwork is part of an exhibition presented and organized by the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
The exhibition highlighted the importance of engaging men and boys in eliminating female genital mutilation.
Despite significant global investment and efforts to create a more equitable and safer world for children, some challenges such as female genital mutilation are so deeply rooted in the long-standing beliefs and social norms of communities that they continue to persist.
This toolkit is a practical ‘how to’ document for researchers, programme planners, programme implementers and evaluation experts, and is intended to enhance their social-norms-related programme efforts.
The ACT Framework, developed in partnership with Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health, in consultation with experts around the world, validated in two countries (Guinea and Ethiopia), provides programme planners with new practical resources for measuring and tracking changes in social norms related to female genital mutilation.