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 3. The European Union and UNFPA announce a new €4 million initiative to end
    Female Genital Mutilation in Kenya.

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THE EUROPEAN UNION AND UNFPA ANNOUNCE A NEW €4 MILLION INITIATIVE TO END FEMALE
GENITAL MUTILATION IN KENYA.

10.12.2024 Press and information team of the Delegation to KENYA

The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, today
announced the launch of a new programme to accelerate efforts to end Female
Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Kenya. The €4 million Stop FGM Now! – Komesha FGM
SASA! programme is a three-year initiative funded by the European Union and
implemented by UNFPA, in close partnership with Kenyan civil society
organisations.

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The announcement comes as the world marks International Day of Human Rights and
marking the end of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. FGM, a
severe form of gender-based violence (GBV,) stems from deeply rooted gender
inequalities that violate the rights of women and girls and cause profound
physical and psychological harm

Despite significant progress, FGM remains a deeply rooted challenge in Kenya.
While national prevalence among women aged 15-49 has declined from 32 per cent
in 2003 to 15 per cent in 2022, certain regions still record alarmingly high
rates exceeding 70 per cent. In Kenya, persistent challenges such as deep-seated
cultural and religious beliefs, economic incentives, and emerging trends such as
medicalization and cross-border practices hinder eradication efforts.

European Union 2024

With the EU’s generous support, the Stop FGM Now! – Komesha FGM SASA! programme
aims to address these challenges through the engagement of frontline activists
and civil society organisations while also collaborating with national and
county institutions.

European Union Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Henriette Geiger said, “By partnering
with frontline activists in Kenya, communities will be actively engaged in
delivering vital FGM prevention and response services and ensuring that
survivors play a meaningful and active role in shaping and contributing to all
efforts aimed at ending FGM.”

Kenya’s legal framework, including the Prohibition of FGM Act (2011), provides a
strong foundation for combating FGM.

“Through this partnership with the EU, UNFPA reaffirms its commitment to
realizing a Kenya where no girl or woman faces the trauma of FGM,” said Anders
Thomsen, UNFPA Representative in Kenya. “This programme will prioritize the
voices of women and girls, fostering an environment where their rights and
aspirations take precedence over harmful practices.”

In 2024, an estimated 4.4 million girls - or more than 12,000 each day - were
identified as being at risk of female genital mutilation around the world. The
Stop FGM Now! – Komesha FGM SASA! programme will work to support FGM elimination
efforts in seven hotspot counties with high rates of FGM. These include Wajir,
Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, West Pokot, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Tharaka Nithi.

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