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Orchid Project

@orchidproject

Orchid Project (now incorporating 28 Too Many). Orchid Project partner, share, research & advocate to #EndFGMC

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The Human Family To eliminate FGM, we need to raise awareness, enforce laws, and support survivors. Engaging communities in open dialogue and providing education are key. Check out our latest blog from Orchid Project on how to support: globalgoals.org/news/a-girl-di…

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#FGMC is the 4th leading cause of death for girls & young women in practising countries in Africa. We call for the reframing of FGM/C from a harmful traditional practice to a pandemic of violence & a critical public health emergency. ow.ly/igks50UYzQv #ALifeCutShort

#FGMC is the 4th leading cause of death for girls & young women in practising countries in Africa. We call for the reframing of FGM/C from a harmful traditional practice to a pandemic of violence & a critical public health emergency.
ow.ly/igks50UYzQv
#ALifeCutShort
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CSW69 is almost here! 🚀 From March 10, the world gathers at the UN to mark 30 years since the Beijing Declaration—a milestone for gender equality! ✊🏾💜 Leaders & activists will push for bold action on women’s rights, and we’re bringing you updates ALL MONTH LONG! Stay tuned!

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The Girl Generation will be at the #CSW69, ensuring survivor-led solutions shape the global agenda! From March 7–19, policymakers & advocates gather in NYC to push for real change. Ending FGM requires: ✅ Increased investment in grassroots solutions ✅ Less donor red tape for

The Girl Generation will be at the #CSW69, ensuring survivor-led solutions shape the global agenda!

From March 7–19, policymakers & advocates gather in NYC to push for real change. Ending FGM requires:

✅ Increased investment in grassroots solutions
✅ Less donor red tape for
Orchid Project (@orchidproject) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great to be part of the @GlobFGMC event on Thursday @ #csw69. A very powerful session from Dr Leyla Sirad Hussein Gikandi OBE on the use of language around #fgmc, showing tangible change during the event + key research findings from James Rockey which require #fgm to be viewed as a public health crisis!

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Make sure you don’t miss out on The Girl Generation parallel event today, which we’re thrilled to support. There’s a great line up of speakers, including OP’s own, Brenda Dora. #csw69 #endfgmc

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"Survivors are not just victims; they are the most powerful agents of change. When we amplify their voices, we amplify solutions." — Catherine Kimaren Mootian, Exec. Dir., AfyAfrika CBO & The Girl Generation - ALM Grantee Partner We’re proud to have Catherine share her insights

"Survivors are not just victims; they are the most powerful agents of change. When we amplify their voices, we amplify solutions." — Catherine Kimaren Mootian, Exec. Dir., AfyAfrika CBO & The Girl Generation - ALM Grantee Partner

We’re proud to have Catherine share her insights
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🧵 Thread: Same Same but Different — Nuancing the Practice of FGM/C in Asia | #CSW69 1️⃣ Asia carries 35% of the global FGM/C burden — 80 million girls & women out of 230 million worldwide. Yet, it remains underreported, misunderstood, and under-addressed. On the 17th March,

🧵 Thread: Same Same but Different — Nuancing the Practice of FGM/C in Asia | #CSW69 

1️⃣ Asia carries 35% of the global FGM/C burden — 80 million girls & women out of 230 million worldwide. Yet, it remains underreported, misunderstood, and under-addressed.

On the 17th March,
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2️⃣Highest prevalence: Malay Muslims in Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei — with over 90% of the Malay ethnic community practicing FGM Most impacted: Indonesia — 70 million women & girls affected (UNICEF). 3️⃣ Legislation gaps: Indonesia is the only Asian country with laws

2️⃣Highest prevalence: Malay Muslims in Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei — with over 90% of the Malay ethnic community practicing FGM

Most impacted: Indonesia — 70 million women & girls affected (UNICEF).

3️⃣ Legislation gaps:
Indonesia is the only Asian country with laws
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🙌🗽An incredible and inspiring Week 1 at #CSW69! As part of the Global Platform for Action to End FGM/C, we hosted a powerful event to spotlight the urgent need to reframe female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) as a global crisis.

🙌🗽An incredible and inspiring Week 1 at #CSW69! As part of the Global Platform for Action to End FGM/C, we hosted a powerful event to spotlight the urgent need to reframe female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) as a global crisis.
USEndFGMNetwork (@usendfgmnetwork) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As we observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we reaffirm our commitment to ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C). It is a form of sexual violence and we must continue to work together to end it. #EndFGM #SAAM2025 #TogetherWeAct

As we observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we reaffirm our commitment to ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C). It is a form of sexual violence and we must continue to work together to end it. 

#EndFGM #SAAM2025 #TogetherWeAct
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📝 Make sure you sign up to our virtual launch. On Thursday, April 24th 2pm-3:30pm East Africa Time (EAT), we'll be hosting a webinar to present the findings of three new resources on the Horn of Africa. ow.ly/JMHc50Vut3z #EndFGMC #EndFGM End FGM/C Network Africa

📝 Make sure you sign up to our virtual launch. On Thursday, April 24th 2pm-3:30pm East Africa Time (EAT), we'll be hosting a webinar to present the findings of three new resources on the Horn of Africa.
ow.ly/JMHc50Vut3z
#EndFGMC #EndFGM
<a href="/endfgm_africa/">End FGM/C Network Africa</a>
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The End FGM/C Network, Africa (African Network) represented at the CSO Forum by a Network Member Carine Ouoba from Voix de Femmes (Burkina Faso) the AN Technical Lead Brenda Dora and Macharia Karanja the Network Coordinator. ACRWC CSO FORUM Boukary Maman Daouda UNFPA-UNICEF JP to End Female Genital Mutilation Orchid Project

The End FGM/C Network, Africa (African Network) represented at the CSO Forum by a Network Member Carine Ouoba from Voix de Femmes (Burkina Faso) the AN Technical Lead Brenda Dora and Macharia Karanja the Network Coordinator.
<a href="/ACERWC_CSOForum/">ACRWC CSO FORUM</a> <a href="/Boukari35/">Boukary Maman Daouda</a> <a href="/GPtoEndFGM/">UNFPA-UNICEF JP to End Female Genital Mutilation</a> <a href="/OrchidProject/">Orchid Project</a>
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On day 3 of the #26thCSOForum in Lesotho 🇱🇸 The Girl Generation had the opportunity to speak on the transformative power of language in the work to end FGM. The session opened with a thoughtful safeguarding statement from Brenda Dora of Orchid Project acknowledging that these

On day 3 of the #26thCSOForum in Lesotho 🇱🇸

<a href="/TheGirlGen/">The Girl Generation</a> had the opportunity to speak on the transformative power of language in the work to end FGM.

The session opened with a thoughtful safeguarding statement from Brenda Dora of <a href="/OrchidProject/">Orchid Project</a>   acknowledging that these
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💬 Words carry power! At our side event during the 45th ACERWC session, The Girl Generation shared insights from our Power of Language paper. How we speak about FGM—tone, wording, connotation—can spotlight or silence survivors. We’re calling for a shift: 🔹 Centre girls & survivors 🔹

💬 Words carry power! At our side event during the 45th <a href="/acerwc/">ACERWC</a> session, <a href="/TheGirlGen/">The Girl Generation</a> shared insights from our Power of Language paper.

How we speak about FGM—tone, wording, connotation—can spotlight or silence survivors.

We’re calling for a shift:
🔹 Centre girls &amp; survivors
🔹
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Don't miss out on signing up, find the link below of our webinar on April 24th 2-3:30 EAT discussing our three new resources on the Horn of Africa & #FGMC!

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📍 Kampala, Uganda 🗓 4–5 June 2025 We’re joining regional partners and youth advocates for a critical engagement with East African Community legislative members to push forward the FGM Bill. It’s time to turn voices into action. ✊🏾 #MyPowerMyVoice2Lead #EndFGM #EAC #EALA

📍 Kampala, Uganda
🗓 4–5 June 2025
We’re joining regional partners and youth advocates for a critical engagement with East African Community legislative members to push forward the FGM Bill.

It’s time to turn voices into action. ✊🏾
#MyPowerMyVoice2Lead #EndFGM #EAC #EALA
EASSI Eastern Africa Sub Region (@eassigender) 's Twitter Profile Photo

EASSI and partners are hosting a two-day capacity-building workshop for EALA Chairpersons of Chapters of the Partner States, 3 movers and CSOs on the EAC Prohibition of FGM Bill. Together, we are working to end cross-border FGM and promoting safer communities #EACFGMBill2025

EASSI and partners are hosting a two-day capacity-building workshop for <a href="/EA_Bunge/">EALA</a> Chairpersons of Chapters of the Partner States, 3 movers and CSOs on the EAC Prohibition of FGM Bill.
Together, we are working to end cross-border FGM and promoting safer communities
#EACFGMBill2025