FGM

Tharaka Nithi County launches a robust Anti-FGM Policy to end FGM at the community level

By Lydia Gichuki County Government of Tharaka Nithi in collaboration with Plan international and the Government of Kenya has developed and launched a robust anti-FGM policy designed to end Female Genital Mutilation at the community level. The policy which was adopted by the Tharaka Nithi County Assembly in May 2021 will allow the County Government […]

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Defying the cut and forced marriage

Child holding EndFGM placard By Diana Meneto It was in December 2013, when Naneu Timpani overheard her parents planning her circumcision ceremony. By then, she was only 12 years old but understood the consequences of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).  “Through older friends in school who had gone through the rite, I knew that not only

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Youth Anti FGM Network Kenya (YANK) launches new chapter in Samburu County

Samburu Youth dance during YANK Samburu County chapter launch By  Collins Orono Youth Anti FGM Network Kenya has launched a new chapter in Samburu County in a bid to amplify the voices of young people in ending Female Genital Mutilation in Kenya Gender Chief Administrative Secretary Prof. Linah Jebii  Kilimo applauded youths for the move urging

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