In 2024, we want to shed light on the fact that #FGMisPatriachy.
In 2024, the End FGM European Network highlights the tangible and symbolic impact of FGM on women and girls.
Female Genital Mutilation is a form of gender-based violence which specifically targets women and girls and violates their fundamental human rights. Like many forms of gender-based violence, FGM is an expression of patriarchal oppression. Symbolically, FGM means that individuals, just because they are born female, are robbed of control over their own bodies.
The continued existence of FGM on all continents means that we still live in a world that does not uphold the rights of women.
FGM anywhere is a symbolic attack on all women everywhere.
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Sharing grassroots experience
End FGM EU engages with on-the-ground activists who are tackling FGM within their communities and at European & International levels.
End FGM EU is also networking with grassroots activists through our Understanding Community Voices project.
How can YOU join us?
Support our Campaign!
Support us in making this Annual Campaign impactful by helping us get the attention of key actors in the field.
Use your voice to spread the word!
Create your own content: pictures, videos, posts, blogs, art; and share it with us!
Do you have questions or a contribution relating to the campaign? Reach out to join the conversation!
Use the Campaign Hashtag: #FGMisPatriarchy
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Our 2022 Campaign asked the question how do we end FGM? Throughout the months, we took a look at the work happening #BehindEndingFGM.
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MoreThe End FGM European Network 2021 Campaign was all about...Female Genital Mutilation & Intersectionality! Ethnicity, religion, sexuality, education... our identities can influence our access to resources and healthcare and sometimes can expose us to additional discrimination and violence.
MoreThe End FGM European Network 2020 campaign was all about... "Debunking myths and misconceptions"! In 2020, anti-Female Genital Mutilation experts shared their knowledge with YOU!
MoreOur theme for 2019? #MyVoiceMatters: Community Voices to end Female Genital Mutilation!
MoreFGM is #MyIssueToo was designed to mobilise everyone - members of the general public as well as stakeholders - to take a stand against FGM!
MoreSynergies and cooperation between actors from different sectors in EU countries of residence and in countries of origin to implement actions, policies and legal frameworks to end FGM tackling the transnational nature of this practice
MoreIn 2016, End FGM EU identified asylum in relation to FGM as one of its priorities.
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