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More than 230m FGM survivors worldwide: UNICEF

admin | March 8, 2024

By AFP The number of female genital mutilation survivors tops 230 million worldwide, UNICEF said in a new report Thursday, an increase of 15 percent since 2016 despite progress against the practice in some countries. “It is indeed bad news. This is a huge number, a number that is bigger […]

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UNFPA calls for innovative approaches to eliminate FGM

Prossy Kisakye | February 13, 2023

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called for more innovative approaches to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Uganda. Despite several government interventions and partners, FGM is still practiced in Uganda though the national prevalence seems low now at 0.3%, the prevalence in practicing communities is still high with […]

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Minister wants FGM issues incorporated in school curriculum

Prossy Kisakye | February 9, 2023

The State Minister of Gender and Cultural Affairs, Peace Mutuuzo has implored the Ministry of Education to incorporate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) issues in the school curriculum. She made the remarks at the national commemoration of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation in Kampala under the […]

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Stakeholders urged to support govt efforts to end FGM

Prossy Kisakye | February 8, 2023

The Ministry of Gender Labor and Social Development has urged stakeholders to support government’s efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the country. The call comes as Uganda joins the rest of the world today to commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. The day […]