At #IJF25, during the panel on Best Practices in Reporting Gender-Related Crimes, @LeylaHussein, our Global Advocacy Director, reminded us that the way we talk about FGM shapes who gets seen, heard, and protected. When FGM is mischaracterised or downplayed, survivors are pushed to the margins of the #GBV conversation—and their pain is overlooked. Language has power. It can uphold silence or open the door to justice. Let’s use it to affirm survivors’ experiences and demand action. #EndFGM #NarrativeChange #SurvivorVoices #EthicalReporting #TheGirlGen #MyPowerMyVoice2Lead #IJF25

Every 12 minutes, a girl dies because of FGM. It's now the 4th leading cause of death for girls in Africa. At #IJF25, @LeylaHussein reminded us : framing FGM as “cultural” erases urgency & delays justice. Shift the narrative. Language can save lives. #EndFGM #SurvivorVoices #TheGirlGen #MyPowerMyVoice2Lead #PowerOfLanguage @journalismfest @OptionsinHealth

📢 Day 1 at the 26th Ordinary Session of the CSO Forum in Maseru, Lesotho! 🇱🇸 The CSO Forum is a key platform for civil society organizations to collaborate, influence policy, and drive action on pressing issues affecting children and communities across Africa.From child protection to gender equality, these discussions are key to driving change. How can we ensure that ending FGM remains a priority in these conversations? With intersecting issues like education, health, and justice, solutions must be survivor-centered and community-driven. Stay tuned for insights on how civil society is mobilizing for a future free from all forms of violence against girls. #CSOForum #EndFGM #ChildRights #TheGirlGen

FGM knows no borders—but neither does action! The Regional Coalition for the Elimination of FGM is uniting efforts in Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea & The Gambia to stop this harmful practice. ✅ Regional action plan adopted ✅ Local authorities committed ✅ 5 vigilance committees set up in border areas Stronger together for a future free from FGM! 🚀 📢 Save & share to spread awareness! #EndFGM #RegionalAction #AccelerateAction #MyPowerMyVoice2EndFGM #MyPowerMyVoice2Lead #TheGirlGen

Survivors voices and stories are key to ending FGM. By empowering the next generation of #AntiFGM leaders the Survivor Leadership Training of Trainees equips activists with the skills and knowledge to #EndFGM in their communities.

Every girl deserves to write her own story! #FGM is not a tradition, it's a violation of human rights. Lets work together for a world where girls and women can exercise their power and rights #InvestDontRest

We are hiring! Are you the Deputy Team Leader we are looking for? Apply here :t.ly/mfxra Are you the Grants Field Officer we are looking for? (Readvertised) Apply here :t.ly/1QZpV Closing 🗓️: 15th July, 24

@TheGirlGen is conducting a groundbreaking training on cross-border issues of #FGM in the political context of ECOWAS in Saly, Senegal. With the active participation of 25 members of the Senegalese National Assembly contributing 🧵

It is widely acknowledged that #EndFGM has detrimental physical and psychological effects on survivors. It is also important to note that FGM/C can lead to feelings of alienation, isolation and cultural displacement among survivors.#OrangeTheWorld #16DaysOfActivism #IveBeenThere

#ALMGrants expected results include enhanced capacity, positive social change, and enhanced sustainability. Visit thegirlgeneration.org/grants… to learn more #EndFGM #EndSGBV #InvestDontRest

We are excited that #ALMGrants to support grassroots organisations to respond to #EndFGM #EndSGBV is well received!