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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
Press Release
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
Press Release
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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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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Hawa, a survivor committed to the fight against female genital mutilation.
Hawa Mohamed Kamil is a young peer educator with the Elle&Elles network, which promotes sexual and reproductive health and FGM abandonment in Djibouti. Hawa is a 30-year-old…
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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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14 April 2024
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Djibouti’s women leaders break taboos to boost rights and choices
"We give women courage. We give them hope, and if I can help just one person, it’s a success,” says Nafissa, a community leader and women’s health and rights advocate in Djibouti…
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