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H.E Bo Goeransson [New window]
... arranging this Conference in Nairobi. I also think that we, the men in this hall, ought to do more to help her in her struggle to eradicate this extremely dangerous and inhuman tradition. And this we can do by fighting injustices and discrimination whenever we see it. Be it in our work as legislators, civil servants, Ministers, or as family members and friends.
Change is a process, at times rewarding, at times tiring. But if we work together for the dignity, rights and voice of girls and women, there is no doubt of the outcome of these efforts:
Together we will break ...
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Thematic Session I [New window]
... & Governments aimed at changing perceptions and attitudes regarding FGM should PRECEDE or ACCOMPANY legislation on FGM. The prevention and the abandonment of FGM can be achieved only through a comprehensive approach promoting behavior changes using legislative measures as a pivotal role.
Participants agreed on five Key areas for action:
1. Conduct Situation analysis of FGM in affected countries covering prevelance, Law and its enforcement' policy and programs; awareness level; prevailing attitudes, level of political commitment. lessons learned role of the civil society and informal leaders.
2. Advocacy:Sensitization; mobilization ...
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Thematic Session II [New window]
“Breaking the Myth: the role of communities, family, school and the media in transforming social conventions and promoting FGM abandonment”
The second thematic session was attended by representatives of the local communities, teachers, religious activist for the promotion of the abandonment of FGM and journalists. The debate focused basically on the ...
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Thematic Session III [New window]
“FGM as an Issue of Women’s Impediment to the Eradication of FGM”
The discussion by Members of Thematic Session III
The third thematic session was focused on 4 main issues, which formed the basis for a highly participated debate)
1. FGM is a women’s right issue
2. FGM is a gender issue
3. FGM is a ...
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Conference 1999 [New window]
Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) March 15-17, 1999
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