female genital mutilation

Female Genital mutilation is a harmful traditional practice that continues to hinder the advancement of women and girls empowerment especially in Africa. According to the World Health Organization, , more than 2000 million girls have undergone...

Every week, Rural Reporters collate reports on development in rural Africa and its environs. The reports include some of our top picks from recent must-read research, interviews, reports, blogs and in-depth articles which have been carefully...

Every week, Rural Reporters collate reports on development in rural Africa and its environs. The reports include some of our top picks from recent must-read research, interviews, reports, blogs and in-depth articles which have been carefully...

FGM and early marriage in Kenya is rampant during school holidays and that is why Millicent’s work is iconic.   Girls should not get an education, employment opportunities or a chance at a better life because...

I was part of a team that conducted a focused group discussion for young married adolescent boys and girls on Female Genital Mutilation and Forced Child-Marriage in Wamba LGA, Nassarawa State, North-central Nigeria. It was quite...