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From Gendarme to Defender of Girls’ Rights: Aleo Mohamed Aleo’s Fight Against FGM
15 April 2026
In Djibouti, some journeys go beyond a profession to become a lifelong commitment. Aleo Mohamed Aleo’s story is one of them. An ordinary morning at the One Stop Center in…
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The One Stop Center: An Unexpected Innovation for FGM Survivors
30 March 2026
In Djibouti, the One Stop Center in Balbala — supported by UNFPA, AICS, and the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme — was designed to address gender-based violence. It became,…
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Strengthening the Governance of Gender-Based Violence Data: Integrating GBVIMS-Health into DHIS2 in Djibouti
08 February 2026
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a major public health and human rights concern in Djibouti, with profound consequences for the physical, psychological, and social well-being…
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Hemeda, Survivor and Agent of Change in Adali
09 October 2025
My name is Hemeda, I am 17 years old, and I come from Adali, a small isolated village in the Tadjourah region. I was only 7 years old when my life changed forever. That day, I…
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Beyond barriers: Expanding Access to healthcare in remote villages in Djibouti
27 February 2025
"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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Sheikh Abdourahman Mohamed Ali, a religious leader committed to the fight against FGM
22 October 2024
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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Press Release
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.
03 October 2024
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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Imane's voice
30 September 2024
"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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High-Level Delegation to Assess FGM Progress in Djibouti, Amidst Ongoing Efforts to Eliminate 70% Prevalence
29 September 2024
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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