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Youth Anti-FGM Network KE

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Official Twitter account of Youth Anti-FGM Network Kenya | National Youth led Organisation & part of the Global #YouthEndFGM✊ Movement | RT's not Endorsements |

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Taifa Boke (@taifaboke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Glad to be part of the conversation on the FGM Bill at the EAC engagement in Uganda. Regional collaboration is vital, and centering the voices of youth and survivors is key to shaping impactful legislation. #EAC #EALA #Endfgm #InvestDontRest #MypowerMyvoice2Lead EASSI Eastern Africa Sub Region

Glad to be part of the conversation on the FGM Bill at the EAC engagement in Uganda. Regional collaboration is vital, and centering the voices of youth and survivors is key to shaping impactful legislation. 
#EAC #EALA #Endfgm #InvestDontRest #MypowerMyvoice2Lead <a href="/eassigender/">EASSI Eastern Africa Sub Region</a>
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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
The Girl Generation (@thegirlgen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our morning session with East African Community and EALA members focused on the use of data in efforts to end FGM across the EAC region—rich with insights, lived experiences, and tough questions. One key challenge? The way FGM data is presented. We unpacked the limitations of relying on

Our morning session with <a href="/jumuiya/">East African Community</a> and EALA members focused on the use of data in efforts to end FGM across the EAC region—rich with insights, lived experiences, and tough questions.

One key challenge? The way FGM data is presented.

We unpacked the limitations of relying on
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The Narok Youth Anti-FGM Network Kenya Chapter and the Narok Girls Council held a strategic meeting focused on developing community-led, sustainable approaches to end FGM without reliance on donor support. The discussion emphasized the power of lived experiences as impactful

Girls Not Brides Kenya (@gnbkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today marks 15 years since the original 2010 theme, “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: A Collective Responsibility.” This year’s theme revisits that commitment because despite some progress, children still face child marriage, poor access to healthcare and education.

Today marks 15 years since the original 2010 theme, “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: A Collective Responsibility.” This year’s theme revisits that commitment because despite some progress, children still face child marriage, poor access to healthcare and education.
Veronica Kamanga- Njikho (@veronjikho1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#ChildMarriage could drain the global economy by $4 trillion by 2030. #FGM costs $1.4Bin health care every year. This #DAC2025, let’s prioritize public spending on children and invest in her future.

The Girl Generation (@thegirlgen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We go LIVE tomorrow at 3PM EAT! 🎙️ If you’ve already registered, we’ll see you there! 💬✨ If not, there’s still time! Hit the link in bio to secure your spot. We will be talking about words that heal, voices that lead, and how language can shift power in the movement to

We go LIVE tomorrow at 3PM EAT! 🎙️

If you’ve already registered, we’ll see you there! 💬✨
If not, there’s still time! Hit the link in bio to secure your spot.

We will be talking about words that heal, voices that lead, and how language can shift power in the movement to
Girls Not Brides Kenya (@gnbkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Incase we have forgotten- Gaala Ahmed, a 17-year-old girl in Dadaab, was murdered after being forced into a marriage she didn’t choose. Her story is not isolated, it’s a national crisis. We begin 17 days to demand justice and change. Until justice is served.

Incase we have forgotten- Gaala Ahmed, a 17-year-old girl in Dadaab, was murdered after being forced into a marriage she didn’t choose. Her story is not isolated, it’s a national crisis. We begin 17 days to demand justice and change.

Until justice is served.
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"You are never too young to lead and you should never doubt your capacity to triumph where others have not." -- Kofi Annan (1938-2018) #MondayMotivation

"You are never too young to lead and you should never doubt your capacity to triumph where others have not." -- Kofi Annan (1938-2018)  

#MondayMotivation
Shaheen Nilofer (@shaheensnilofer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, I was honoured to host Madam Ipato Surum, Chair of the Anti-FGM Board Kenya, and her team. We reflected on the progress & challenges ahead on Ending FGM by 2030 through initiatives like UNFPA-UNICEF JP to End Female Genital Mutilation with support from @UNICEFKe together with UNFPA Kenya to #EndFGM in #Kenya. Our

Today, I was honoured to host Madam <a href="/IpatoSurum/">Ipato Surum</a>, Chair of the <a href="/AFGMBoard/">Anti-FGM Board Kenya</a>, and her team. We reflected on the progress &amp; challenges ahead on Ending FGM by 2030 through initiatives  like <a href="/GPtoEndFGM/">UNFPA-UNICEF JP to End Female Genital Mutilation</a> with support from @UNICEFKe together with <a href="/UNFPAKen/">UNFPA Kenya</a> to #EndFGM in #Kenya. Our
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This week Youth Anti-FGM Network Kenya (YANK) is proud to spotlight the bold, unfiltered perspectives of our County Focal Persons from Kenya’s border counties. As the EAC Anti-FGM Bill progresses through, we asked youth at the frontline three urgent questions about cross-border

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Through UNICEF’s partnership with the Anti-FGM Board, we have witnessed meaningful investments that are not only empowering youth advocates, but also resonating deeply within our communities. This support has enabled the Youth Anti-FGM Network Kenya (YANK) to lead grassroots

Girls Not Brides Kenya (@gnbkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In Turkana County for a scoping visit focused on child marriage, Today, we held an introductory meeting with government officials from relevant departments to explore collaborative pathways and deepen our understanding of the local context.

In Turkana County for a scoping visit focused on child marriage, Today, we held an introductory meeting with government officials from relevant departments to explore collaborative pathways and deepen our understanding of the local context.
CSO Network Kenya #EndFGM (@csonetworkkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Something powerful is coming!🇰🇪✨ July 23–24, 60+ organizations gather in Narok to unveil Kenya’s 2025–2028 Strategic Plan to #EndFGM. One strategy. One movement. One vision centred on girls’ rights, dignity, and power. #MyPowerMyVoice2Lead #FGMisViolence #MovementBuilding

Something powerful is coming!🇰🇪✨

July 23–24, 60+ organizations gather in Narok to unveil Kenya’s 2025–2028 Strategic Plan to #EndFGM.

One strategy. One movement. One vision centred on girls’ rights, dignity, and power.

#MyPowerMyVoice2Lead #FGMisViolence #MovementBuilding
Girls Not Brides Kenya (@gnbkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We had a productive meeting visit ADRA Kenya member of the Girls Not Brides Kenya Partnership. The engagement focused on strengthening collaboration in ending child marriage, exploring synergies around community empowerment,and Girls’ Education.

We had a productive meeting visit    <a href="/ADRAKenya/">ADRA Kenya</a> member of the Girls Not Brides Kenya Partnership. The engagement focused on strengthening collaboration in ending child marriage, exploring synergies around community empowerment,and Girls’ Education.
Girls Not Brides Kenya (@gnbkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, we had the opportunity to engage with civil society organizations working on child protection issues in Turkana, fostering important dialogue and collaboration around safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of girls.

Today, we had the opportunity to engage with civil society organizations working on child protection issues in Turkana, fostering important dialogue and collaboration around safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of girls.
Youth Anti-FGM Network KE (@youthantifgmke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A future free from FGM is not just a dream it’s within reach, but only if we act together! From 23rd–24th July in Narok, Kenya, the Youth Anti-FGM Network Kenya, alongside other partners, will be part of the historic launch of Kenya’s Unified Plan to #EndFGM. #Young people are