Putting Data at the Centre to End FGM: Ruminations during the 16 Days of Activism

UNFPA estimates that over 2 million additional cases of FGM that could have been averted will occur in the next decade due to COVID-19 related programme disruptions [1]. Nonetheless, national, regional…

November 29, 2021

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Examinando los impactos estructurales en el secuestro de novias

* Escribimos esta publicación en medio de protestas políticas que han sacudido a Kirguistán, con la anulación de los recientes resultados electorales. Enviamos nuestros pensamientos a quienes trabajan para garantizar un gobierno justo, democrático y…

December 4, 2020

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Examen des impacts structurels sur l’enlèvement de jeunes femmes en vue de mariage forcé

*Nous écrivons cet article durant les manifestations politiques qui ont secoué le Kirghizistan, les résultats des récentes élections ayant été annulés. Nos pensées vont à ceux qui travaillent pour assurer un gouvernement juste, démocratique et transparent; et espérons une résolution…

December 4, 2020

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Examining structural impacts on bride-kidnapping

*We write this post amidst political protests that have shaken Kyrgyzstan, with the recent election results being annulled. We send our thoughts for those working to ensure a fair, democratic, and transparent government;…

December 4, 2020

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La Educación Integral en Sexualidad (EIS) como una herramienta transformadora de las normas de género

El establecimiento de vínculos afectivos entre pares y parejas es parte de los hitos de desarrollo que enfrenta la mayoría de las personas adolescentes y jóvenes. Durante esta etapa de…

July 16, 2020

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Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) as a tool to transform gender norms

One of the developmental milestones most adolescents and young people face is establishing emotional ties among peers and partners. During this stage of life, the establishment of emotional relationships is…

July 16, 2020

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Lasting Trauma of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)

The trauma from FGM/C lasts throughout the lives of women and their communities. Let us not kid ourselves into thinking of FGM as a neutral or positive cultural practice: girls hemorrhage to…