Frequently Asked Questions about FGM

  • Date: 04/11/2020
  • Author: Jo-Ann Ward

Update: 04/11/20 “What is FGM?” Female genital mutilation (FGM) involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. The procedure can cause severe bleeding, infection, infertility and even death. FGM can have devastating physical, psychological and social consequences for the rest of girls’ lives. Ultimately FGM is.....

Event: From child marriage to FGM, how do we tackle deeply rooted behaviours?

  • Date: 16/10/2020
  • Author: Jo-Ann Ward

What is Behaviour Change? Four years ago, we pioneered a new programme using the Behaviour Change approach. Originally developed by University College London, this approach looks at changing deeply ingrained behaviours. Typically used in the health sector, we are implementing this approach to tackle deep-rooted issues like FGM and child marriage in Kenya, Nepal and Ethiopia. .....

ActionTalks: students invited to take part in national writing competition

  • Date: 15/10/2020
  • Author: Jo-Ann Ward

The newly relaunched ActionTalks is now open for entries. A powerful speech can change the world. We are asking young people in Ireland aged 14 to 17 to submit a five-minute speech for our newly relaunched ActionTalks competition.  Now in its seventh year, the competition has been relaunched as an entirely digital competition to make.....