Orchid Project

@OrchidProject

Working together to end female genital cutting (FGC).

London, England
orchidproject.org
Joined June 2009
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    May 23

    Don't lose touch with - sign up to receive updates and news from our work and the work of our grassroots partners

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  2. 8 hours ago

    Want updates, research, blogs & case studies from & our partners from around the world? Don't miss out on news from the global movement to

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    Jun 21

    Healthcare providers who perform female genital mutilation (FGM) are violating the fundamental medical mandate to “DO NO HARM”. and RT if you agree that the medicalization of this harmful practice must stop! 🚫

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    Jun 13

    'Female Genital Mutilation Affects Both The Body And The Mind'

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    Jun 21

    Things about me, you never knew. My TEDX talk at BITSPilani

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    Jun 19

    Guess whose book recommends? Tostan's origin story, 'However Long The Night', by , is on his list of top reads!

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  7. Jun 20

    Nelly, a community activist from Ololulungo, Kenya, is opening up conversations about in her community. Learn about her story in our latest case study:

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    Jun 18

    Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) can never be safe and there’s no medical justification for this harmful practice! and RT to join our call to end the medicalization of FGM during the 38th session of the Human Rights Council.

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  9. Retweeted
    Jun 20

    This is not fiction. This is not . These are real stories from real women. Survivors of sexual violence, FGM, forced marriage & sex trafficking. They’ve given their names. Keep hope alive by giving yours.

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    Jun 20

    On the ground in Mali today with & preparing for our first Academy for religious leaders here in October

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  11. Jun 20

    Over 20m women & girls have undergone by a health care provider. FGC is a harmful practice & a violation of human rights, no matter the context in which a girl is cut. We alongside the 38th session of the Human Rights Council today

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  12. Jun 20

    Actresses in Mumbai narrate the stories of women who've undergone , known as "khatna" in the Dawoodi Bohra community.

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  13. Jun 19

    Female genital cutting (FGC) occurs in at least 45 countries around the world, in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and within the global diaspora. The movement to end the practice is growing. Together, we can

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    Jun 18
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    We seek to build a society that is free from all forms of violence against women and girls.

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  15. Jun 18

    How are and ending? In West Africa, thousands of communities have abandoned both harmful practices through the inspiring work of our partner

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    Jun 14

    “Nigeria: THE LAW AND FGM” – the NEW report is available now! Download a free copy from our website and to in from

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    Jun 18

    "If used the right way, media may be the most powerful tool we have in ending harmful practices against girls and women, such as FGM" says

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  18. Jun 15

    3c. "Institute & improve data collection on the various harmful practices, including incidence of child, early, & forced marriage & FGM/C" 4/4

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  19. Jun 15

    3b. "Provide quality, coordinated, accessible & women-centered services. Adopt prevention strategies w broad range of stakeholders to help change existing norms, attitudes & behaviours that condone gender inequality & harmful practices" 3/4

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  20. Jun 15

    3a. "Enact & enforce comprehensive legal frameworks & policies to protect against GBV in all forms, including harmful practices, such as child, early, and forced marriage & female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)" 2/4

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  21. Jun 15

    We were at the last week, championing the cause of ending . Here are the key outcomes recommended by the Gender Advisory Council to the 1/4

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