Ending FGM: From Global to Local

This webinar, exploring how countries can use legal and advocacy pathways to eliminate female genital mutilation by 2030, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), took place as part of the High-Level Political Forum in July 2020. 

The event, hosted by Equality Now, in collaboration with Kenya’s Anti FGM Board and partners in Liberia and India, examined the obstacles to states achieving SDG 5.3 at the national level and how countries can use legal and advocacy pathways to eliminate FGM by 2030.

Speakers: 

Bernadette Loloju – CEO, Anti FGM Board, Kenya
Masooma Ranalvi – Co-Founder and India Lead, We Speak Out
Dr. Jacinta Muteshi Strachan – Formerly Population Council
Mackins Pajibo – Women Solidarity Inc., Liberia
Divya Srinivasan – Human Rights Lawyer, Equality Now

Moderators:

Felister Gitonga – Programme Officer, End Harmful Practices, Equality Now
Flavia Mwangovya – Global Lead, End Harmful Practices, Equality Now