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Equality Now Africa

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Welcome to Equality Now Africa, bringing you news and insights directly from Equality Now’s expert team in the region.

Joined September 2012
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Equality Now’s Ending FGM pages have now transitioned to Equality Now Africa. This page will now be dedicated to sharing @EqualityNow’s work across the Africa region. Thank you for supporting us so far, and we hope you can continue to follow our work. #WomensRights #EqualityNow

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Last night was INCREDIBLE!!! We celebrated #GenderJusticeHeroes at the inaugural gender justice awards in collaboration with @NCAJ_KE Congratulations to individuals and organizations whose dedication is transforming lives and inspiring progress towards gender equality.

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🌟 Looking back to September we have to say it was a success! In collaboration with diverse stakeholders including community leaders, survivors, champions and government officials, we continue to advance efforts to safeguard Gambia’s anti-FGM law and to #EndFGM for good. We had…

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Equality Now Africa Reposted

Important piece in @medpagetoday about the need for culturally sensitive medical care for #FGM/C survivors in the #US by Renee, an @TheOpEdProject @equalitynow #PublicVoices fellow medpagetoday.com/opinion/second…


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Liberia records one of the highest rates of FGM in Africa. We must amplify the voices of survivors, demand comprehensive reforms, and work collectively to ensure that FGM is eradicated in Liberia. This Article by News Public Trust sheds light on the big why. #EndFGM #FixtheSystem


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“The Gambia is a signatory to regional and international human rights instruments. By signing these instruments, Gambia made a commitment to protect the rights, welfare, and well-being of women and girls here in The Gambia,” Fatou Kinteh - Minister of Gender, Children and Social…

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Equality Now Africa Reposted

Highlights of the Multi-Stakeholder Convening On Addressing Female Genital Mutilation In The Gambia.


“It is critical for all stakeholders to discuss, collaborate and map out strategies to #EndFGM. Together, we must forge a way forward to end this practice,” Fallu Sowe - @NgbvGambia's National Coordinator.

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“The Women’s Amendment Act, 2015 is a powerful testament to eliminating FGM. It embodies our collective effort to safeguard the future of our daughters and mothers,” @EriboYadi - TANGO Chairperson. #EndFGM

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It's a great morning in Banjul as we wrap up our mission defending the anti-FGM law in #TheGambia. Today's conversation is with the legal fraternity after a week of multisectoral discussions with stakeholders united to #EndFGM.

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Today, we conclude our impactful two-day event focused on eradicating Female Genital Mutilation in The Gambia. Let’s continue to amplify voices, raise awareness, and collaborate for lasting change. Together, we stand united against this harmful practice. #EndFGM220

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Equality Now Africa Reposted

Today, Equality Now co-hosted a @UN General Assembly side-event with @GirlsNotBrides to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the #UNGA Resolution on #CEFM & the progress made in advancing the agenda to end #ChildMarriage. Former @_AfricanUnion Goodwill Ambassador Nyaradzayi…

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Equality Now Africa Reposted

"Progress in CT helps movements worldwide!" @caitlin_lemay, shares how local policy advocacy is fueling global progress in ending #FGM/C. 💬 Read more in her interview with @sahiyovoices and see how education and survivor voices are leading the way. buff.ly/3XvOa3q

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Happening Now: A Call to Action Against Female Genital Mutilation NGBV, TANGO and GAMCOTRAP in-partnership with Equality Now Africa stated a two day Multi-Stakeholder Convening On Addressing Female Genital Mutilation In The Gambia. Through impactful discussions and collaboration.

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Equality Now Africa Reposted

Gender and Affirmative Action PS Anne Wang'ombe presented Kenya's Statement during a side event on 'Investing in Tomorrow: The African Union Year of Catalyzing Education Progress for Africa and the World' on the margins of the Summit of the Future Action Days at #UNGA79.

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Equality Now Africa Reposted

“No matter where we come from, we have a common bond, the bond of human rights which bond brings us all here today to defend the rights of women and girls in The Gambia including the right to be free from FGM,” EN’s @muhuha #EndFGM

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