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27 February 2025
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Beyond barriers: Expanding Access to healthcare in remote villages in Djibouti
"In the isolated locality of Galina, being a pregnant woman often meant anxiety," shares Halima, a young mother from a remote village in Djibouti.
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22 October 2024
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Sheikh Abdourahman Mohamed Ali, a religious leader committed to the fight against FGM
Sheikh Abdourahman Mohamed Ali, President of the High Islamic Council, is among the religious leaders in favour of the abandonment of FGM. He joined the FGM program as a resource…
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03 October 2024
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A high-level delegation from the Steering Committee of the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) concluded a successful four-day visit to Djibouti today.
Djibouti, Djibouti – 3 October 2024: A high-level delegation from the Steering Committee of the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM…
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30 September 2024
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Imane's voice
"My story is shaped by the kindness of my husband, my father and my uncle. Men, who are often distant from 'women's stories', need to understand that female genital mutilation is…
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29 September 2024
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High-Level Delegation to Assess FGM Progress in Djibouti, Amidst Ongoing Efforts to Eliminate 70% Prevalence
Djibouti City, Djibouti – September 29, 2024: A high-level delegation from the Steering Committee of the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital…
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29 September 2024
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High-Level Delegation to Assess FGM Progress in Djibouti, Amidst Ongoing Efforts to Eliminate 70% Prevalence
Djibouti City, Djibouti – September 29, 2024: A high-level delegation from the Steering Committee of the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital…
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25 August 2024
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A man, a father committed against FGM
Today, our commitment is a family commitment. My daughter's commitment has saved her sisters, and her love has helped me to transform myself. To move our society forward, we need…
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06 June 2024
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Portrait of Halima, a beneficiary of community mutuals in the Tadjourah Region.
« In the isolated locality of Galina in Tadjourah, being a pregnant woman often meant anxiety and concern. Journeys to healthcare centers were long and difficult, and the costs of…
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15 April 2024
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From survivor to producer of a film against FGM: Samira Farah Carton
My name is Samira Farah, I am 23 years old and I have been a member of the Elle&Elles network for almost three years. I discovered the peer education through an educational…
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