{"id":104969,"date":"2024-12-11T12:03:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T12:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2024\/12\/11\/eu-unfpa-avail-e4mn-to-champion-anti-fgm-efforts-in-7-counties\/"},"modified":"2024-12-11T12:03:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T12:03:22","slug":"eu-unfpa-avail-e4mn-to-champion-anti-fgm-efforts-in-7-counties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/eu-unfpa-avail-e4mn-to-champion-anti-fgm-efforts-in-7-counties\/","title":{"rendered":"EU, UNFPA avail \u20ac4mn to champion anti-FGM efforts in 7 counties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11<\/strong> <strong>\u2013 The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today announced the launch of a new programme aimed at accelerating efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Kenya.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UNFPA will implement the \u20ac4 million <em>Stop FGM Now! \u2013 Komesha FGM SASA!<\/em> EU-funded programme in partnership with Kenyan civil society organizations over a three-year period.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement comes as the world marks International Human Rights Day, as well as the conclusion of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.<\/p>\n<p>FGM, a severe form of gender-based violence (GBV), stems from deeply rooted gender inequalities that violate the rights of women and girls, causing profound physical and psychological harm.<\/p>\n<p>Despite significant progress, FGM remains a deeply rooted challenge in Kenya. While the national prevalence among women aged 15-49 has declined from 32 percent in 2003 to 15 percent in 2022, certain regions still record alarmingly high rates exceeding 70 percent.<\/p>\n<p>European Union Ambassador to Kenya, Henriette Geiger, commended the campaigned unique approach to engage communities.<\/p>\n<p> \u201cBy partnering with frontline activists in Kenya, communities will be actively engaged in delivering vital FGM prevention and response services, ensuring that survivors play a meaningful and active role in shaping and contributing to all efforts aimed at ending FGM.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal foundation<\/h2>\n<p>Kenya\u2019s legal framework, including the Prohibition of FGM Act (2011), provides a strong foundation for combating FGM.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough this partnership with the EU, UNFPA reaffirms its commitment to realizing a Kenya where no girl or woman faces the trauma of FGM,\u201d said Anders Thomsen, UNFPA Representative in Kenya.<\/p>\n<p>He added, \u201cThis programme will prioritize the voices of women and girls, fostering an environment where their rights and aspirations take precedence over harmful practices.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, an estimated 4.4 million girls \u2013 or more than 12,000 each day \u2013 are at risk of female genital mutilation around the world.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Stop FGM Now! \u2013 Komesha FGM SASA!<\/em> programme will focus on supporting FGM elimination efforts in Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, West Pokot, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Tharaka Nithi counties, which have high rates of FGM.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 \u2013 The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today announced the launch of a new programme aimed at accelerating efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Kenya. 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