Female Genital Cutting in Kenya: How do you end a cultural practice?

Around the world, Female Genital Cutting remains a deeply entrenched tradition marking the transition to womanhood for young girls. Yet this practice inflicts severe physical and psychological harm and has rightfully been recognised as a violation of human rights.

Advocacy & Policy, Health, Culture, Africa, Violence Against Women, more top storiesLaura Darcey15 May 2024Laura DarceyComment

Stop Sextortion for Water in Kenya!

Water is a precious and rare resource in Kenya, but women and girls are disproportionately affected by the lack of it. It’s time to speak up about sex-for-water exploitation and push for a law to make this abuse illegal.

Advocacy & Policy, Violence Against Women, Health, Africa, Environment, more top storiesMarica Flore23 April 2024Marica FloreComment

Gambian Parliament Advances Bill to Reverse Ban on FGM

Politicians voted 42 to 4 in favour of the bill. This vote has sparked protests from both sides of the argument and brought strong criticism from activists, expressing deep concern about the future of women’s rights.

Advocacy & Policy, Violence Against Women, Health, Africa, more top storiesLara Gibbs10 April 2024Lara GibbsComment