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Survivors unite against the blade for female genital mutilation

Peace Oladipo

June 18, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ekiti

The Balm in the Gilead Foundation (BIGIF) gathers survivors of female genital mutilation to become advocates in their community for the end of the practice. BIGIF has over 300 volunteers across the country and has reached over 100 women and girls with its messaging. BIGIF visits schools and churches, go door-to-door, hosts walks and even runs a 30-minute radio program to raise awareness and educate community members.

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The ballet school giving girls hope in a tough Nairobi neighbourhood

Robbie Griffiths Flavian Mbusi

May 10, 2023 |

The Evening Standard |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

Through Project Elimu, children in the Kibera neighborhood of Nairobi can take free dance classes that help them develop confidence, teamwork, self-expression, and physical fitness. The organization provides free meals to participants and also offers programming around sexual health, a crucial resource in an area where rates of teen pregnancy are high.

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How an NGO is Providing Support To all Survivors of FGM Through a Network called 'THE DAISY NETWORK'

Ishioma Appiah-Yeboah Kevin Joey Lar

April 28, 2023 |

HotFm 98.3 Abuja |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The Women Against Violations and Exploitation (WAVE) Foundation and The Daisy Network provides support for female genital mutilation (FGM) survivors and works to put an end to FGM across the country. The Daisy Network has spread to several states and has reached more than 3,000 people through their advocacy efforts.

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How Undergraduate Female-led Initiative is Closing Menstrual Awareness Gap for Girls

Abubakar Abdulrasheed

March 30, 2023 |

BONews |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Kaduna

Girls&More educates girls on menstruation, puberty and menstrual hygiene. The group travels to schools and throughout rural communities to talk to girls and provide them with sanitary pads and other resources they may struggle to access.

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How Lagos youth friendly initiative is improving lives of young Nigerians

Tobi Awodipe

March 28, 2023 |

The Guardian Nigeria News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The Hello Lagos! youth center provides a safe space for youth, particularly those experiencing teenage pregnancies, issues around sexual reproductive health, substance abuse and anything else that gets in the way of youth having a healthy lifestyle. One of the Center’s program, the young moms clinic, has led to a 20% decrease in teen pregnancy and 15% of those in the program have returned to school.

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How an Innovative Communications Model is Enhancing Menstrual Health Management in Bauchi, Nigeria

Sunday Oko Onyinye Oranezi

March 27, 2023 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Bauchi

PLAN International is a global organization that works to increase the rights and access to gender-responsive, adolescent-friendly, and inclusive menstrual health management. The organization set up Pad Banks in schools and has also partnered with local advocacy groups to train and educate young women and girls on menstrual health and hygiene, all in hopes to address stigma, misinformation, and period poverty.

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Reformed Circumcisers Leading Campaign Against FGM

Lenah Bosibori

March 20, 2023 |

Talk Africa |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Kisii County

The Young Women Democrats Empowerment Program formed in 2010 to work toward ending female genital mutilation (FGM). The organization provides training and educational seminars at local schools and churches and even makes appearances on local radio stations to reform people who performed FGM procedures. So far, the organization has reformed 31 people.

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Menstrual products, education restoring dignity of adolescent girls in Migori

Polycarp Ochieng

March 07, 2023 |

Lake Region Bulletin |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Migori County

Tucheze Mtaani provides sexual reproductive health education support to young, school-age girls, specifically those in remote, rural areas where access to menstrual products and sexual education is scarce. The group provides educational resources, mentorships and counseling, as well as access to pads and sanitary supplies within schools to ensure girls feel supported at school and no longer have to miss days or drop out altogether.

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Two countries, two different approaches to population programs

Sandhya Raman Sawitree Wongketjai

February 22, 2023 |

Roll Call |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Thailand, Bangkok

The Population and Community Development Association was established in 1974 to promote family planning and has since partnered with the local government and other groups to provide family planning services, and resources, like condoms and birth control, as well as education. Widespread promotion and availability of contraceptives thanks to the group has led the uptake among women of reproductive age to go from about 17% in 1970 to 75% in 2022 — as well as a reduction in fertility rates, all of which helps to control the overall population.

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At this Texas school, every student is a teen mother

Angelica Casas

December 29, 2022 |

BBC |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Brownsville, Texas

Lincoln Park High School is one of the only schools in the U.S. that provides education and services exclusively for teenage mothers. The school has served teen mothers aged between 14 and 19 since 2005. There are currently about 70 students enrolled in the school but the number often fluctuates. Along with providing teen mothers with education and needed resources for their children, the school also helps to encourage the teens to go to college, something that often isn’t a reality for teen moms.

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