The feeling of finally being seen was incredible

26 May 2016 | News

In this article by Mia Holmgren–originally posted in Swedish in Dagens Nyheter–Mariam Bamba and Fatou Coulibaly of Soudiane, Senegal mutually disavowed female genital cutting and child marriage. Their lives took a new turn after...

Nothing To Hide: Aissatou Mane’s Path To Fistula Recovery

23 May 2016 | News

May 23 is the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. This year’s theme is “End Fistula Within A Generation.” You can join the conversation and help bring an end to this preventable condition by using the hashtag #FistulaDay. In many ways, Aissatou Mané is...

Cross-national collaboration for a future free of FGC

12 May 2016 | News

The Gambia recently passed a national law banning FGC; their neighbors in Senegal have had a similar law in place since 1999. With the intent of learning from the Senegalese experience with female genital cutting (FGC) and the law, as well as with grassroots...