Alonge said that the National Policy and Plan of Action for the Elimination of FGM provided a clear plan to guide activities of different stakeholders in all fields.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/fgm-fg-inaugurates-committee-to-eliminate-practice-in-nigeria/

FGM is the partial or total removal of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons.

Source: https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/23304908.pcc-donna-jones-speaks-female-genital-mutilation-hampshire/?ref=rss

It provides for a wide array of rights touching on issues such as marriage, sexual reproductive health and rights, protection from violence, ending harmful practices (including FGM and child marriage ), political participation, and economic empowerment.

Source: https://guardian.ng/ama-press-releases/womens-rights-coalition-issues-a-strong-appeal-to-african-governments-for-swift-action-against-continued-womens-rights-violations/

Masooma Ranalvi was in her thirties when she came across an article on female genital mutilation (FGM).

Source: https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2023/0209/Is-there-female-genital-mutilation-in-India-Delhi-says-no-survivors-say-yes?icid=rss

“Our generation must be the one to end FGM and we don’t want the next generation to experience the practice.”

Source: https://theeagleonline.com.ng/activist-group-mobilizes-ebonyi-youths-towards-zero-fgm-in-2030/

PCC Donna Jones spoke at a community event in Hampshire highlighting how important it is to raise awareness and understanding of FGM, to help identify those who may be at risk.

Source: https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/23304908.pcc-donna-jones-speaks-female-genital-mutilation-hampshire/?ref=rss