By: Precious Miracle Kargbo
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Sierra Leone has officially launched the FGM Survivors’ Advocacy Networks in the Koinadugu, Falaba, and Karene districts.
Funded by the Embassy of Iceland, this initiative aims to empower survivors of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) to lead advocacy efforts and foster community-driven action to end the practice.
The launch event, held in partnership with the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, FGM survivors, and various stakeholders, provided a platform for key partners to amplify the voices of those who have endured FGM. The networks will give survivors an opportunity to share their personal experiences and advocate for the complete eradication of FGM in Sierra Leone.
This initiative is part of a broader commitment to advancing gender equality and safeguarding the rights of women and girls in Sierra Leone. By empowering survivors to take leadership roles in the movement to end FGM, the networks aim to reduce the prevalence of the practice and promote a culture of zero tolerance towards it.
UNFPA and its partners remain dedicated to supporting the ongoing fight to eliminate FGM and to enhance the well-being and empowerment of women and girls in the country. The launch of the FGM Survivors’ Advocacy Networks represents a significant milestone in achieving these objectives.
