Options news 6 November 2024 A historic breakthrough: Somaliland signs national anti female genital mutilation policy After more than a decade of persistent advocacy, the Somaliland government took a historic step in the fight against female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C). President H.E Muse Bihi Abdi formally approved the…
Consultant 27 June 2024 Wina Sangala Wina's interest in sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) began in Malawi when she started exploring the injustices related to gender-based violence. She pursued my MSc at the London School of…
Options news 12 June 2024 Survivor leadership vital in the fight against female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) Survivors are rarely adequately supported, and may be at risk of harm within the end female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C): Pressured to share their stories in public spaces, unpaid for their work,…
Options news 3 June 2024 Options at the 4GAMECHANGERS conference in Vienna We are excited to be part of the 4GAMECHANGERS festival in Vienna on 16 May 2024. Dr Leyla Sirad Hussein Gikandi OBE, Global Advocacy Director and Deputy Team Leader of The Girl…
Options news 7 February 2024 Survivor leadership vital in the fight against female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) To mark International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2024, our UK aid funded The Girl Generation: Africa-Led Movement to End Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C) programme…
Options news 31 January 2024 Options’ top stories of 2023: Trends and insights In 2023, we shared a range of articles that provided insights into the most topical issues in global public and sexual and reproductive health. From gender equality and social inclusion, mental…
Programme update 1 November 2023 New partnership with the Chopra Foundation supports the mental health and well-being of FGM/C survivors and activists in Africa The Girl Generation: Support to the Africa-led movement to End Female Genital Mutilation (TGG) has partnered with the Chopra Foundation through its Never Alone Mental Health Initiative. This exciting…
Programme update 9 October 2023 Enabling survivor activists to lead the change in the fight against female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) Options’ The Girl Generation: Support to the Africa Led Movement to End FGM/C Programme (TGG-ALM) has developed a flagship initiative, Survivor Leadership Training (SLT), to provide sustainable emotional support…