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21. Bhaiyo engages male allies to empower communities to end female genital cutting during June campaign
(News & Blog)
... we will be highlighting the role men play in empowering their communities to end FGC — particularly focused on their roles and experiences as fathers, or future fathers, and brothers. This project is open ...
Created on 01 June 2021
22. Bhaiyo: Male Allies
(Programs)
... in working to involve men in ending FGC. A public awareness campaign on Father’s Day to highlight the role fathers can play in ending FGC and encourage men to come together as allies ...
Created on 21 December 2020
23. An ode to every woman fighting social norms around the world
(News & Blog)
... us would still be wearing gowns and suits and curtsying or bowing every time we met an acquaintance. We Indians would be doing what our fathers and grandfathers did, potters trapped in doctors’ bodies ...
Created on 27 February 2020
24. Female Genital Cutting Diaries: My first encounter with the tradition of female genital cutting
(News & Blog)
... case for why many Shia Muslim Dawoodi Bohra mothers and fathers perpetuate the practice 5,000 miles away in India and among diaspora communities such as the one in Detroit, Michigan. I am struck by ...
Created on 18 December 2018
25. I attended the U.S. Bohra Activist Retreat because I hope to see an end to FGM/C in my lifetime
(News & Blog)
... fathers in the Bohra community who have young girls. I am truly convinced that FGC is a barbaric practice and there is documented evidence of harm that is done both psychologically and physically to ...
Created on 28 February 2018
26. My daughter is the joy of my life. There was no way I could have her cut.
(News & Blog)
... their collective voice will matter. If they wish to, they can make a difference. Men need to stand up and be counted – primarily as fathers of girls in danger.  This will help men too. Secure, happier ...
Created on 30 January 2017
27. Dear daughter, I am sorry you were circumcised
(News & Blog)
... my eyes filled with tears. For all of these years I was oblivious to the trauma that you underwent. You were an innocent child. I wonder how many other fathers are in the same position as me – finally ...
Created on 07 December 2016
28. Dear daughter, I am sorry you were circumcised
(News & Blog)
... You were an innocent child. I wonder how many other fathers are in the same position as me – finally learning about this heinous practice and unaware of how their daughters have silently struggled with ...
Created on 24 May 2016
29. fathers day
(Tags)
fathers day
Created on 26 April 2024
30. This Father’s Day, join our campaign
(Article tagged with: fathers day)
... be holding a month-long campaign asking community members to share how they have raised the topic of FGC in conversation with the men in their lives – their brothers, fathers, husbands, friends, and more.  ...
Created on 26 April 2024