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Rallying men and boys in the fight against female genital mutilation
- 06 February 2023
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Female genital mutilation is a practice that involves altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons. Internationally recognized as a human rights violation, it is estimated that some 230 million girls and women globally have undergone some form of female genital mutilation. Although the practice is declining in the majority of countries where it is prevalent, most of these countries are also experiencing a high rate of population growth – meaning that the number of girls who undergo female genital mutilation will continue to grow if the practice continues at current levels.
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UNFPA research on FGM highlights increased risk: A call for evidence and action to end female genital mutilation by 2030
Resource date: May 2023
Publisher: UNFPA
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Consultancy -Research consultant for the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation, Technical Division
- Level: Consultant
- Contract type: Consultancy
- Closing date: 26 May 2023 11:10 AM (America/New_York)
- Duty station: Remote
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We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
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Countering female genital mutilation in Sudan: “I didn’t know it was possible not to cut my daughter”
- 23 March 2023
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Consultancy - 2022 Global Annual Report of the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation
- Level: Consultant
- Contract type: Consultancy
- Closing date: 24 Jan 2023 05:00 PM (America/New_York)
- Duty station: Remote - supporting FGM Joint Programme
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Girls in Uganda report being lured across the border to undergo female genital mutilation
- 26 October 2022
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UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Evaluation of the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C): Accelerating Change
The joint evaluation assesses the extent to which the UNFPA-UNICEF joint programme has accelerated the abandonment of FGM/C in 15 programme countries (2008-2012). The evaluation provides an opportunity to ensure accountability to donors and other stakeholders, and is also a useful learning exercise. The evaluation assesses the relevance, efficiency, sustainability and the effectiveness of the holistic and multi-sectoral approach adopted by UNFPA and UNICEF in their programme for the acceleration of the abandonment of FGM/C. Furthermore, it also assesses the quality of the coordination mechanisms that have been established at the global level and within countries to maximize the effectiveness of joint programme interventions. Finally, the evaluation provides recommendations for the future direction of the FGM/C policies and programmes and gives UNFPA and UNICEF insights into the successes and challenges in conducting joint programming.
Country Reports
The case studies presented below are independent assessments of the UNFPA-UNICEF joint programme support for the acceleration of the abandonment of the FGM/C in Kenya, Burkina Faso, Senegal and Sudan.
Kenya Country Case Study Report
Burkina Faso Country Case Study Report
Senegal Country Case Study Report
Sudan Country Case Study Report
| Country Entry Date in the FGM/C Joint Programme | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2009 | 2011 |
| 1. Djibouti | 9. Burkina Faso | 13. Eritrea |
| 2. Egypt | 10. Gambia | 14. Mali |
| 3. Ethiopia | 11. Uganda | 15. Mauritania |
| 4. Guinea | 12. Somalia | |
| 5. Guinea Bissau | ||
| 6. Kenya | ||
| 7. Senegal | ||
| 8. Sudan | ||
Further reads
Presentation of Main Results of the Joint Evaluation at the International Conference on FGM/C in Rome
Informal Consultation with the Executive Boards of UNICEF and UNFPA
Formal Consultation with UNFPA Executive Board, Statement of the Director, Evaluation Office
Terms of Reference and Inception Report
Evaluation Documents:
Additional Resources:
Nikkolas Smith joins forces with the United Nations to help end female genital mutilation
Published on: 26/09/2022
As an Artivist, Nikkolas Smith's mission is to inspire people to take action and make a positive change in the world.
His latest artwork is part of an exhibition presented and organized by the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
The exhibition highlighted the importance of engaging men and boys in eliminating female genital mutilation.
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Resources
Yemen 2021 Country Profile
Resource date: Sep 2022
Publisher: UNFPA, UNICEF
The Country Profile provides snapshots of the context and key achievements in Yemen, with Joint Programme implementation in Phase III.
This Country Profile is part of the 2021 Annual Report of FGM Joint Programme.
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