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Blog posts from our network of grassroots activists and research academics

Over 65,000 girls at risk of FGM in the UK

23 January 2014

A new report on female genital mutilation (FGM) in the UK offers new data and makes serious claims about a dramatic increase in the number of women and girls in the UK affected by this harmful practice. Julie Bindel, the report’s author, estimates that as many as 170,000 women living in the UK may have undergone FGM and 65,000 girls under the age of 13 are at risk.

It's time for men to stand up and say no to FGM

23 January 2014

Did you know the on that day when the real men stand up and say no to FGM it will be on that day when we will say a final RIP to Female Genital Mutilation? In a guest blog for 28 Too Many, Geoffrey Otieno from Kenya talks about the role of men in FGM and why they should take action to end this harmful practice.

Update from 28 Too Many Executive Director Ann-Marie Wilson

9 January 2014

As we leave 2013 and head into 2014 full of excitement and enthusiasm for the challenges ahead, Executive Director Ann-Marie Wilson takes a look back at 28 Too Many's work over the last few months and the many achievements in the campaign to end FGM.
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What changes are taking place in FGM in Tanzania?

23 December 2013

Guest blog by a 28 Too Many researcher. During August and September 2013 Gosbert Lwentaro, a researcher based in Dar es Salaam undertook research on FGM in Tanzania for 28 Too Many. His research included meetings and community group discussions in Arusha and Moshi and in this blog he shares some of the findings which show how FGM is changing in Tanzania.

28 Too Many appoints new trustees

19 December 2013

28 Too Many is pleased to confirm the appointment of two new trustees to its Board of Directors.

How can we talk about FGM in a culturally sensitive and progressive way?

16 December 2013

Guest blog by Diya Mukarji. An interesting and thoughtful blog by Diya Mukarji, a post-colonial feminist and anti-FGM campaigner. In this piece Diya explores how we can discuss a difficult topic like FGM in a culturally sensitive and progressive way which does not hinder efforts to end the practice.

Fighting against FGM and for Human Rights in Tanzania

10 December 2013

Blog by Louise Robertson. As we celebrate Human Rights Day 2013, we share a story of a brave woman in Tanzania urging others to abandon the harmful traditional practice of female genital mutilation (FGM).

Press Release: FGM remains a danger for Tanzania's girls despite laws against the practice

10 December 2013

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It is estimated that 7.9 million women and girls in Tanzania have undergone FGM (UNICEF, 2013). New research for 28 Too Many’s report “Country Profile: FGM in Tanzania” shows that there has been good progress against FGM in some areas of Tanzania but there are still very strong challenges to eradicating FGM.

28 Too Many Celebrate International Volunteer Day 2013

5 December 2013

Guest blog by volunteer Alison Glennie. On International Volunteers Day 2013, 28 Too Many communications volunteer Alison Glennie explains why volunteering is important and how it changes the lives of the volunteers as well the people they help.

"The Cruel Cut" - a review of the groundbreaking documentary on FGM

29 November 2013

Guest blog by 28 Too Many volunteer Vivien Cohen. Vivien writes about The Cruel Cut. A new documentary about FGM in the UK shown on Channel 4 television on the 6th November 2013. The film follows Leyla Hussein, an FGM survivor who now campaigns to end the practice, support survivors and protect other girls from having to face the often devastating consequences of FGM.