BRIDGING GENERATIONS: WORKING TOGETHER TO END FGM AS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN AFRICA.

BRIDGING GENERATIONS: WORKING TOGETHER TO END FGM AS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN AFRICA. The "Bridging Generations" convening organized by African Women Rights Advocates (AWRA), Equality Now, and the Frontline Women’s Fund (FWF) brought together 40 participants from 13 countries, representing a diverse coalition of activists, donors, and stakeholders committed to ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) within the broader framework of Violence Against Women and Girls(VAWG). The purpose of the convening was to address the critical need for a unified, intergenerational, and collaborative approach to eradicating FGM. The event was intended to lay the groundwork for a coalition capable of addressing FGM in tandem with other harmful traditional practices, ultimately forming a strong movement to combat VAWG in Africa. This unique gathering fostered intergenerational and intersectional collaboration, emphasizing survivor-centered approaches, community-driven strategies, and sustained donor engagement. Participants engaged in reflective sessions, panel discussions, and action planning to explore historical milestones, address emerging challenges, and identify adaptable strategies for FGM advocacy within an evolving social and political landscape.

BRIDGING GENERATIONS: WORKING TOGETHER TO END FGM