Established to spearhead the eradication of FGM and enhance the empowerment of girls and women through the implementation of the Prohibition of FGM Act, 2011.
Participants actively engaged in meaningful discussions, sharing experiences and solutions to protect girls and women from FGM. Survivors courageously shared their stories, inspiring collective action and advocacy.
The Anti-FGM Board successfully conducted the Dear Daughter Campaign in Olodonyiro Ward in Isiolo County, bringing together key stakeholders and community members in the fight against Female Genital Mutilation.
The forum was graced by Yonah Nyawir Deputy County Commissioner Oldonyiro Sub-County; George Omondi Wakenga OCS Oldonyiro Police Station; Jura Charles ACC Oldonyiro Division; Michael Ngao, General Duties Oldonyiro Police Station; Samuel Kariuki Director Gender Isiolo County,
Final forum in Baringo today brought together women, men, county officials and community members, enriching talks on #EndFGM. Topics included offences and penalties, forms and effects of FGM, reporting mechanisms, and the emerging concern of adult women voluntarily seeking FGM.
Anti-FGM Steering Committees play a key role in monitoring and coordinating efforts at county level. Thursday in Baringo, we met the team to reflect on progress, challenges, and strengthen collaboration to protect girls and sustain the fight to #EndFGM.
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As the world marked Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Board also distributed sanitary towels to young mothers in support of menstrual dignity and health. Together, we continue to raise awareness, protect girls, and champion the rights and wellbeing of women and girls.
The Anti-FGM Board today held a successful Dear Daughter Campaign in Kambi Turkana Village, Kilimani Sub-location, Isiolo County. The engagement brought together survivors, young mothers, chiefs from different locations, and the Director for Gender of Isiolo County.
Survivors courageously shared their experiences and highlighted the dangers and risks of FGM, especially complications during childbirth. The open and honest conversations created a safe space for learning, healing, and empowerment.
#EndFGM#PamojaTukomesheUkeketaji
Survivors courageously shared their experiences and highlighted the dangers and risks of FGM, especially complications during childbirth. The open and honest conversations created a safe space for learning, healing, and empowerment.
The Anti-FGM Board today held a successful Dear Daughter Campaign in Kambi Turkana Village, Kilimani Sub-location, Isiolo County. The engagement brought together survivors, young mothers, chiefs from different locations, and the Director for Gender of Isiolo County.
#EndFGM
Today in Baringo youth gathered in Marigat for candid conversations on culture, identity, and their role in ending FGM, while mothers in Kibingor came together under the My Dear Daughter Campaign to reflect on protecting girls and breaking harmful cycles. #EndFGM#DearDaughter
Rashid Juma Sub-County Kenya Police Commander Merti Sub-County; Vadross Mutuku Sub-County Administration Police Service Commander Merti Sub-County; Nicodemus Mutunga OCS Merti Police Station amongst others were in attendance.
According to UNICEF, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures involving the partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injuries to female genital organs for non-medical reasons.
Today, at the Jamia Mosque Hall in Merti Sub-County, Isiolo County led by Michael Kioni DCC Merti Sub-County, the Board held the Dear Daughter Campaign, a powerful engagement of FGM survivors, vowing to protect not just their daughters but the next generation of girls.
In Marigat, Baringo, mothers from Kabarnet, Eldume, Koriema, Elngarua, Sandai, Lorobil, Ngβambo and Marigat came together for conversations under the Dear Daughter Campaign to End FGM.
Ending FGM begins when communities choose a different path for the next generation.
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by providing psychological support and legal assistance. A future free from FGM requires collective action and unified leadership committed towards protecting our girls.
The Board met the Isiolo County Anti-FGM Steering Committee to revitalise and restrategise on the multi-sectoral approaches to be employed in the fight against FGM in the county.
While making his remarks, Luqman Ahmed, CEC Health Isiolo County, noted that the county has in the recent past launched GBV rescue centres in Garbatulla Sub County Hospital and Isiolo County Referral Hospital in a bid to support survivors and at-risk girls