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Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT STRATEGY 2020-2023 Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT POLICY BRIEFING: IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all aspects of our lives and work globally. This policy briefing from Orchid Project highlights the gendered impact and significant challenges to the movement to end female genital cutting (FGC) presented by the global pandemic.. It provides findings on COVID-19’s impact on FGC trends, recommendations and mitigating strategies that grassroots ORCHID PROJECT WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP, COVID-19 & FEMALE And COVID-19 responses have disproportionately affected women and girls negatively in terms of healthcare, gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health care. Melinda’s advice is that all leaders “now have a stake in ensuring that women are involved in decision-making around COVID-19 response.”. I, and the evidence,

strongly agree.

FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING SRHRforAll.org | OrchidProject.org Female Genital Cutting: 2021 Update | 2 What is the scale of the issue? • An estimated 200 million women and girls worldwide are living with the effects of FGC.14 • FGC has been documented in at least 92 countries through indirect estimates, media reports, and small-scale studies; in many of these countries, however, comprehensive, nationwide FGC data are ORCHID PROJECT IMPACTS OF FGC Impacts of FGC. A girl who has undergone female genital cutting (FGC) can often face consequences that are dangerous and distressing. Many girls and women will experience lifelong negative impacts. The harmful effects can be physical, psychological and economic, often leading to difficulties throughout her childhood, adolescence and adult life. ORCHID PROJECT WHY DOES FGC HAPPEN? Girls undergo female genital cutting (FGC) as a result of deep-rooted tradition among practising communities. The practice is a social norm that is held in place by an entire community; men and women alike. FGC is often a tradition that is passed down through generations, meaning that parents often unquestioningly have their daughters cut because the community expects it. ORCHID PROJECT FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING IN SRI LANKASEE MORE ON

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ORCHID PROJECT MIDDLE EAST FGC is known to occur within communities in Yemen, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Iraq, Kuwait and Iran. Progress and challenges. Similar to other parts of the world where the practice is prevalent, FGC in the Middle East is a deeply entrenched social norm that is linked to cultural notions of femininity. It is largely practised as a

way of

PREVALENCE, KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF FEMALE RESEARCH ARTICLE Open Access Prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practices of female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) among United Arab Emirates population

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Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT STRATEGY 2020-2023 Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT POLICY BRIEFING: IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all aspects of our lives and work globally. This policy briefing from Orchid Project highlights the gendered impact and significant challenges to the movement to end female genital cutting (FGC) presented by the global pandemic.. It provides findings on COVID-19’s impact on FGC trends, recommendations and mitigating strategies that grassroots ORCHID PROJECT WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP, COVID-19 & FEMALE And COVID-19 responses have disproportionately affected women and girls negatively in terms of healthcare, gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health care. Melinda’s advice is that all leaders “now have a stake in ensuring that women are involved in decision-making around COVID-19 response.”. I, and the evidence,

strongly agree.

FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING SRHRforAll.org | OrchidProject.org Female Genital Cutting: 2021 Update | 2 What is the scale of the issue? • An estimated 200 million women and girls worldwide are living with the effects of FGC.14 • FGC has been documented in at least 92 countries through indirect estimates, media reports, and small-scale studies; in many of these countries, however, comprehensive, nationwide FGC data are ORCHID PROJECT IMPACTS OF FGC Impacts of FGC. A girl who has undergone female genital cutting (FGC) can often face consequences that are dangerous and distressing. Many girls and women will experience lifelong negative impacts. The harmful effects can be physical, psychological and economic, often leading to difficulties throughout her childhood, adolescence and adult life. ORCHID PROJECT WHY DOES FGC HAPPEN? Girls undergo female genital cutting (FGC) as a result of deep-rooted tradition among practising communities. The practice is a social norm that is held in place by an entire community; men and women alike. FGC is often a tradition that is passed down through generations, meaning that parents often unquestioningly have their daughters cut because the community expects it. ORCHID PROJECT FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING IN SRI LANKASEE MORE ON

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ORCHID PROJECT MIDDLE EAST FGC is known to occur within communities in Yemen, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Iraq, Kuwait and Iran. Progress and challenges. Similar to other parts of the world where the practice is prevalent, FGC in the Middle East is a deeply entrenched social norm that is linked to cultural notions of femininity. It is largely practised as a

way of

PREVALENCE, KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF FEMALE RESEARCH ARTICLE Open Access Prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practices of female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) among United Arab Emirates population ORCHID PROJECT ABOUT US Orchid Project are an NGO catalysing the global movement to end female genital cutting (FGC). FGC is a human rights violation that harms the lives of girls, women and their communities. Orchid Project partner with pioneering grassroots organisations around the world, and share knowledge and best practice to accelerate change. ORCHID PROJECT POLICY BRIEFING: IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all aspects of our lives and work globally. This policy briefing from Orchid Project highlights the gendered impact and significant challenges to the movement to end female genital cutting (FGC) presented by the global pandemic.. It provides findings on COVID-19’s impact on FGC trends, recommendations and mitigating strategies that grassroots ORCHID PROJECT NEWS & STORIES Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van Bavel, Alicia Fields, Tomas Corredor,

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ORCHID PROJECT STRATEGY 2020-2023 Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT RESOURCES Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US Female genital cutting (FGC) is a harmful practice involving the full or partial removal, or injury to a girl’s external genitals. Also known as female genital mutilation or FGM, 200 million women and girls in 31 countries are currently living with the consequences of the practice globally.. At least 4.1 million girls around the world are currently at risk of being cut every year. ORCHID PROJECT CONTACT US Get in Touch. +44 (0) 20 3752 5505. info@orchidproject.org. The Foundry. 17-19 Oval Way, London, SE11 5RR. Media. Contact our Communications Team for interviews and expert comment on FGC and related issues from our staff or ambassadors, for photos or video, stories, and all other press and media enquiries. ORCHID PROJECT ADVOCACY Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT PARTNERING Orchid Project partner with trailblazing grassroots organisations that are supporting abandonment of female genital cutting (FGC) within communities around the world. Together with our partners in Kenya, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Mali and India, we recognise FGC as a social norm, which is held in place by an entire community. ORCHID PROJECT ASIA NETWORK TO END FGM/C The Asia Network to End FGM/C is a collaboration between Orchid Project and Malaysia-based regional feminist NGO, the Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (), with support from the Wallace Global Fund.After teaming up in June 2019, we announced our support for the development of a network to end FGM/C in Asia at Women

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Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT ABOUT US Orchid Project are an NGO catalysing the global movement to end female genital cutting (FGC). FGC is a human rights violation that harms the lives of girls, women and their communities. Orchid Project partner with pioneering grassroots organisations around the world, and share knowledge and best practice to accelerate change. FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING SRHRforAll.org | OrchidProject.org Female Genital Cutting: 2021 Update | 2 What is the scale of the issue? • An estimated 200 million women and girls worldwide are living with the effects of FGC.14 • FGC has been documented in at least 92 countries through indirect estimates, media reports, and small-scale studies; in many of these countries, however, comprehensive, nationwide FGC data are ORCHID PROJECT WHY DOES FGC HAPPEN? Girls undergo female genital cutting (FGC) as a result of deep-rooted tradition among practising communities. The practice is a social norm that is held in place by an entire community; men and women alike. FGC is often a tradition that is passed down through generations, meaning that parents often unquestioningly have their daughters cut because the community expects it. ORCHID PROJECT IMPACTS OF FGC Impacts of FGC. A girl who has undergone female genital cutting (FGC) can often face consequences that are dangerous and distressing. Many girls and women will experience lifelong negative impacts. The harmful effects can be physical, psychological and economic, often leading to difficulties throughout her childhood, adolescence and adult life. ORCHID PROJECT FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING IN SRI LANKASEE MORE ON

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ORCHID PROJECT MIDDLE EAST FGC is known to occur within communities in Yemen, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Iraq, Kuwait and Iran. Progress and challenges. Similar to other parts of the world where the practice is prevalent, FGC in the Middle East is a deeply entrenched social norm that is linked to cultural notions of femininity. It is largely practised as a

way of

ORCHID PROJECT THE GAMBIA The age at which girls are cut in The Gambia varies by setting. More than half of girls and women aged 15-49 in The Gambia underwent FGC before they reached five years old (55%). 28% were between five and nine years old. 7% underwent FGC between the ages of ten and 14. Source: UNFPA-UNICEF. ORCHID PROJECT ASIA NETWORK TO END FGM/C The Asia Network to End FGM/C is a collaboration between Orchid Project and Malaysia-based regional feminist NGO, the Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (), with support from the Wallace Global Fund.After teaming up in June 2019, we announced our support for the development of a network to end FGM/C in Asia at Women

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PREVALENCE, KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF FEMALE RESEARCH ARTICLE Open Access Prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practices of female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) among United Arab Emirates population

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Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT ABOUT US Orchid Project are an NGO catalysing the global movement to end female genital cutting (FGC). FGC is a human rights violation that harms the lives of girls, women and their communities. Orchid Project partner with pioneering grassroots organisations around the world, and share knowledge and best practice to accelerate change. FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING SRHRforAll.org | OrchidProject.org Female Genital Cutting: 2021 Update | 2 What is the scale of the issue? • An estimated 200 million women and girls worldwide are living with the effects of FGC.14 • FGC has been documented in at least 92 countries through indirect estimates, media reports, and small-scale studies; in many of these countries, however, comprehensive, nationwide FGC data are ORCHID PROJECT WHY DOES FGC HAPPEN? Girls undergo female genital cutting (FGC) as a result of deep-rooted tradition among practising communities. The practice is a social norm that is held in place by an entire community; men and women alike. FGC is often a tradition that is passed down through generations, meaning that parents often unquestioningly have their daughters cut because the community expects it. ORCHID PROJECT IMPACTS OF FGC Impacts of FGC. A girl who has undergone female genital cutting (FGC) can often face consequences that are dangerous and distressing. Many girls and women will experience lifelong negative impacts. The harmful effects can be physical, psychological and economic, often leading to difficulties throughout her childhood, adolescence and adult life. ORCHID PROJECT FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING IN SRI LANKASEE MORE ON

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ORCHID PROJECT MIDDLE EAST FGC is known to occur within communities in Yemen, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Iraq, Kuwait and Iran. Progress and challenges. Similar to other parts of the world where the practice is prevalent, FGC in the Middle East is a deeply entrenched social norm that is linked to cultural notions of femininity. It is largely practised as a

way of

ORCHID PROJECT THE GAMBIA The age at which girls are cut in The Gambia varies by setting. More than half of girls and women aged 15-49 in The Gambia underwent FGC before they reached five years old (55%). 28% were between five and nine years old. 7% underwent FGC between the ages of ten and 14. Source: UNFPA-UNICEF. ORCHID PROJECT ASIA NETWORK TO END FGM/C The Asia Network to End FGM/C is a collaboration between Orchid Project and Malaysia-based regional feminist NGO, the Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (), with support from the Wallace Global Fund.After teaming up in June 2019, we announced our support for the development of a network to end FGM/C in Asia at Women

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PREVALENCE, KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF FEMALE RESEARCH ARTICLE Open Access Prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practices of female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) among United Arab Emirates population ORCHID PROJECT WHAT WE DO Orchid Project is a UK-based NGO that is catalysing the global movement to end female genital cutting (FGC). FGC is a human rights violation that harms the lives of girls, women and their communities. We partner with trailblazing grassroots organisations around the world, and share knowledge and best practice to accelerate change. ORCHID PROJECT RESOURCES Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US Female genital cutting (FGC) is a harmful practice involving the full or partial removal, or injury to a girl’s external genitals. Also known as female genital mutilation or FGM, 200 million women and girls in 31 countries are currently living with the consequences of the practice globally.. At least 4.1 million girls around the world are currently at risk of being cut every year. ORCHID PROJECT CONTACT US Get in Touch. +44 (0) 20 3752 5505. info@orchidproject.org. The Foundry. 17-19 Oval Way, London, SE11 5RR. Media. Contact our Communications Team for interviews and expert comment on FGC and related issues from our staff or ambassadors, for photos or video, stories, and all other press and media enquiries. ORCHID PROJECT GET INVOLVED Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING SRHRforAll.org | OrchidProject.org Female Genital Cutting: 2021 Update | 2 What is the scale of the issue? • An estimated 200 million women and girls worldwide are living with the effects of FGC.14 • FGC has been documented in at least 92 countries through indirect estimates, media reports, and small-scale studies; in many of these countries, however, comprehensive, nationwide FGC data are ORCHID PROJECT ABOUT FGC Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT ASIA NETWORK TO END FGM/C The Asia Network to End FGM/C is a collaboration between Orchid Project and Malaysia-based regional feminist NGO, the Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (), with support from the Wallace Global Fund.After teaming up in June 2019, we announced our support for the development of a network to end FGM/C in Asia at Women

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ORCHID PROJECT ETHIOPIA 2012 – The National Alliance to End FGM and Child Marriage was established. 2013 – National Strategy and Action Plan on Harmful Traditional Practices was endorsed. 2014 – Articulation of a national vision to end FGC and child marriage by 2025 was rolled out. 2016 – Ethiopia’s Second Growth and Transformation Plan

(2015/16-2019/20

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Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT ABOUT US Orchid Project are an NGO catalysing the global movement to end female genital cutting (FGC). FGC is a human rights violation that harms the lives of girls, women and their communities. Orchid Project partner with pioneering grassroots organisations around the world, and share knowledge and best practice to accelerate change. FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING SRHRforAll.org | OrchidProject.org Female Genital Cutting: 2021 Update | 2 What is the scale of the issue? • An estimated 200 million women and girls worldwide are living with the effects of FGC.14 • FGC has been documented in at least 92 countries through indirect estimates, media reports, and small-scale studies; in many of these countries, however, comprehensive, nationwide FGC data are ORCHID PROJECT IMPACTS OF FGC Impacts of FGC. A girl who has undergone female genital cutting (FGC) can often face consequences that are dangerous and distressing. Many girls and women will experience lifelong negative impacts. The harmful effects can be physical, psychological and economic, often leading to difficulties throughout her childhood, adolescence and adult life. ORCHID PROJECT WHY DOES FGC HAPPEN? Girls undergo female genital cutting (FGC) as a result of deep-rooted tradition among practising communities. The practice is a social norm that is held in place by an entire community; men and women alike. FGC is often a tradition that is passed down through generations, meaning that parents often unquestioningly have their daughters cut because the community expects it. ORCHID PROJECT FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING IN SRI LANKASEE MORE ON

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ORCHID PROJECT MIDDLE EAST FGC is known to occur within communities in Yemen, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Iraq, Kuwait and Iran. Progress and challenges. Similar to other parts of the world where the practice is prevalent, FGC in the Middle East is a deeply entrenched social norm that is linked to cultural notions of femininity. It is largely practised as a

way of

ORCHID PROJECT THE GAMBIA The age at which girls are cut in The Gambia varies by setting. More than half of girls and women aged 15-49 in The Gambia underwent FGC before they reached five years old (55%). 28% were between five and nine years old. 7% underwent FGC between the ages of ten and 14. Source: UNFPA-UNICEF. PREVALENCE, KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF FEMALE RESEARCH ARTICLE Open Access Prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practices of female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) among United Arab Emirates population ORCHID PROJECT ASIA NETWORK TO END FGM/C The Asia Network to End FGM/C is a collaboration between Orchid Project and Malaysia-based regional feminist NGO, the Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (), with support from the Wallace Global Fund.After teaming up in June 2019, we announced our support for the development of a network to end FGM/C in Asia at Women

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Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT ABOUT US Orchid Project are an NGO catalysing the global movement to end female genital cutting (FGC). FGC is a human rights violation that harms the lives of girls, women and their communities. Orchid Project partner with pioneering grassroots organisations around the world, and share knowledge and best practice to accelerate change. FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING SRHRforAll.org | OrchidProject.org Female Genital Cutting: 2021 Update | 2 What is the scale of the issue? • An estimated 200 million women and girls worldwide are living with the effects of FGC.14 • FGC has been documented in at least 92 countries through indirect estimates, media reports, and small-scale studies; in many of these countries, however, comprehensive, nationwide FGC data are ORCHID PROJECT IMPACTS OF FGC Impacts of FGC. A girl who has undergone female genital cutting (FGC) can often face consequences that are dangerous and distressing. Many girls and women will experience lifelong negative impacts. The harmful effects can be physical, psychological and economic, often leading to difficulties throughout her childhood, adolescence and adult life. ORCHID PROJECT WHY DOES FGC HAPPEN? Girls undergo female genital cutting (FGC) as a result of deep-rooted tradition among practising communities. The practice is a social norm that is held in place by an entire community; men and women alike. FGC is often a tradition that is passed down through generations, meaning that parents often unquestioningly have their daughters cut because the community expects it. ORCHID PROJECT FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING IN SRI LANKASEE MORE ON

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ORCHID PROJECT MIDDLE EAST FGC is known to occur within communities in Yemen, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Iraq, Kuwait and Iran. Progress and challenges. Similar to other parts of the world where the practice is prevalent, FGC in the Middle East is a deeply entrenched social norm that is linked to cultural notions of femininity. It is largely practised as a

way of

ORCHID PROJECT THE GAMBIA The age at which girls are cut in The Gambia varies by setting. More than half of girls and women aged 15-49 in The Gambia underwent FGC before they reached five years old (55%). 28% were between five and nine years old. 7% underwent FGC between the ages of ten and 14. Source: UNFPA-UNICEF. PREVALENCE, KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF FEMALE RESEARCH ARTICLE Open Access Prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practices of female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) among United Arab Emirates population ORCHID PROJECT ASIA NETWORK TO END FGM/C The Asia Network to End FGM/C is a collaboration between Orchid Project and Malaysia-based regional feminist NGO, the Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (), with support from the Wallace Global Fund.After teaming up in June 2019, we announced our support for the development of a network to end FGM/C in Asia at Women

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ORCHID PROJECT WHAT WE DO Orchid Project is a UK-based NGO that is catalysing the global movement to end female genital cutting (FGC). FGC is a human rights violation that harms the lives of girls, women and their communities. We partner with trailblazing grassroots organisations around the world, and share knowledge and best practice to accelerate change. ORCHID PROJECT RESOURCES Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US Female genital cutting (FGC) is a harmful practice involving the full or partial removal, or injury to a girl’s external genitals. Also known as female genital mutilation or FGM, 200 million women and girls in 31 countries are currently living with the consequences of the practice globally.. At least 4.1 million girls around the world are currently at risk of being cut every year. ORCHID PROJECT WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP, COVID-19 & FEMALE And COVID-19 responses have disproportionately affected women and girls negatively in terms of healthcare, gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health care. Melinda’s advice is that all leaders “now have a stake in ensuring that women are involved in decision-making around COVID-19 response.”. I, and the evidence,

strongly agree.

ORCHID PROJECT CONTACT US Get in Touch. +44 (0) 20 3752 5505. info@orchidproject.org. The Foundry. 17-19 Oval Way, London, SE11 5RR. Media. Contact our Communications Team for interviews and expert comment on FGC and related issues from our staff or ambassadors, for photos or video, stories, and all other press and media enquiries. ORCHID PROJECT GET INVOLVED Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING SRHRforAll.org | OrchidProject.org Female Genital Cutting: 2021 Update | 2 What is the scale of the issue? • An estimated 200 million women and girls worldwide are living with the effects of FGC.14 • FGC has been documented in at least 92 countries through indirect estimates, media reports, and small-scale studies; in many of these countries, however, comprehensive, nationwide FGC data are ORCHID PROJECT ABOUT FGC Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT ASIA NETWORK TO END FGM/C The Asia Network to End FGM/C is a collaboration between Orchid Project and Malaysia-based regional feminist NGO, the Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (), with support from the Wallace Global Fund.After teaming up in June 2019, we announced our support for the development of a network to end FGM/C in Asia at Women

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ORCHID PROJECT ETHIOPIA 2012 – The National Alliance to End FGM and Child Marriage was established. 2013 – National Strategy and Action Plan on Harmful Traditional Practices was endorsed. 2014 – Articulation of a national vision to end FGC and child marriage by 2025 was rolled out. 2016 – Ethiopia’s Second Growth and Transformation Plan

(2015/16-2019/20

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Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT WHAT WE DO Orchid Project is a UK-based NGO that is catalysing the global movement to end female genital cutting (FGC). FGC is a human rights violation that harms the lives of girls, women and their communities. We partner with trailblazing grassroots organisations around the world, and share knowledge and best practice to accelerate change. ORCHID PROJECT NEWS & STORIES Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van Bavel, Alicia Fields, Tomas Corredor,

Nick Cornwall

ORCHID PROJECT IMPACTS OF FGC Impacts of FGC. A girl who has undergone female genital cutting (FGC) can often face consequences that are dangerous and distressing. Many girls and women will experience lifelong negative impacts. The harmful effects can be physical, psychological and economic, often leading to difficulties throughout her childhood, adolescence and adult life. ORCHID PROJECT WHY DOES FGC HAPPEN? Girls undergo female genital cutting (FGC) as a result of deep-rooted tradition among practising communities. The practice is a social norm that is held in place by an entire community; men and women alike. FGC is often a tradition that is passed down through generations, meaning that parents often unquestioningly have their daughters cut because the community expects it. ORCHID PROJECT MIDDLE EAST FGC is known to occur within communities in Yemen, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Iraq, Kuwait and Iran. Progress and challenges. Similar to other parts of the world where the practice is prevalent, FGC in the Middle East is a deeply entrenched social norm that is linked to cultural notions of femininity. It is largely practised as a

way of

ORCHID PROJECT THE GAMBIA The age at which girls are cut in The Gambia varies by setting. More than half of girls and women aged 15-49 in The Gambia underwent FGC before they reached five years old (55%). 28% were between five and nine years old. 7% underwent FGC between the ages of ten and 14. Source: UNFPA-UNICEF. ORCHID PROJECT FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING IN SRI LANKASEE MORE ON

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ORCHID PROJECT ASIA NETWORK TO END FGM/C The Asia Network to End FGM/C is a collaboration between Orchid Project and Malaysia-based regional feminist NGO, the Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (), with support from the Wallace Global Fund.After teaming up in June 2019, we announced our support for the development of a network to end FGM/C in Asia at Women

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Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT WHAT WE DO Orchid Project is a UK-based NGO that is catalysing the global movement to end female genital cutting (FGC). FGC is a human rights violation that harms the lives of girls, women and their communities. We partner with trailblazing grassroots organisations around the world, and share knowledge and best practice to accelerate change. ORCHID PROJECT NEWS & STORIES Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van Bavel, Alicia Fields, Tomas Corredor,

Nick Cornwall

ORCHID PROJECT IMPACTS OF FGC Impacts of FGC. A girl who has undergone female genital cutting (FGC) can often face consequences that are dangerous and distressing. Many girls and women will experience lifelong negative impacts. The harmful effects can be physical, psychological and economic, often leading to difficulties throughout her childhood, adolescence and adult life. ORCHID PROJECT WHY DOES FGC HAPPEN? Girls undergo female genital cutting (FGC) as a result of deep-rooted tradition among practising communities. The practice is a social norm that is held in place by an entire community; men and women alike. FGC is often a tradition that is passed down through generations, meaning that parents often unquestioningly have their daughters cut because the community expects it. ORCHID PROJECT MIDDLE EAST FGC is known to occur within communities in Yemen, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Iraq, Kuwait and Iran. Progress and challenges. Similar to other parts of the world where the practice is prevalent, FGC in the Middle East is a deeply entrenched social norm that is linked to cultural notions of femininity. It is largely practised as a

way of

ORCHID PROJECT THE GAMBIA The age at which girls are cut in The Gambia varies by setting. More than half of girls and women aged 15-49 in The Gambia underwent FGC before they reached five years old (55%). 28% were between five and nine years old. 7% underwent FGC between the ages of ten and 14. Source: UNFPA-UNICEF. ORCHID PROJECT FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING IN SRI LANKASEE MORE ON

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ORCHID PROJECT ASIA NETWORK TO END FGM/C The Asia Network to End FGM/C is a collaboration between Orchid Project and Malaysia-based regional feminist NGO, the Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (), with support from the Wallace Global Fund.After teaming up in June 2019, we announced our support for the development of a network to end FGM/C in Asia at Women

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ORCHID PROJECT SRI LANKA ARCHIVES Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT WHAT WE DO Orchid Project is a UK-based NGO that is catalysing the global movement to end female genital cutting (FGC). FGC is a human rights violation that harms the lives of girls, women and their communities. We partner with trailblazing grassroots organisations around the world, and share knowledge and best practice to accelerate change. ORCHID PROJECT KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US Female genital cutting (FGC) is a harmful practice involving the full or partial removal, or injury to a girl’s external genitals. Also known as female genital mutilation or FGM, 200 million women and girls in 31 countries are currently living with the consequences of the practice globally.. At least 4.1 million girls around the world are currently at risk of being cut every year. ORCHID PROJECT NEWS & STORIES Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van Bavel, Alicia Fields, Tomas Corredor,

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ORCHID PROJECT GET INVOLVED Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT SHARING Orchid Project bring together local grassroots organisations through Knowledge Sharing Workshops. Between 2015 and 2019, we’ve held 12 workshops across Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Somaliland and Sierra Leone. These sessions allow participants to share experiences and solutions for ending FGC, increase their understanding of UNICEF’s

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ORCHID PROJECT CANADA National progress. 2018 – Canada invested $3 million (CAD) into ending FGC in Northern Benin. 2017 – UK and Canada’s Prime Ministers made a joint commitment to collaborate closely to prevent gender-based violence. 2017 – International Development Minister Bibeau launched Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy. ORCHID PROJECT ADVOCACY Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT DON'T CUT HER SHORT Female genital cutting affects at least 4.1 million girls every year. Not only does the practice have often devastating physical and psychological impacts on girls and women, but it can also cut short her life chances, her education, and her inclusion in the economy.. 2020 marks the start of a 10 year countdown to reach the global Sustainable Development Goal of ending FGC by 2030. ORCHID PROJECT PARTNERING Orchid Project partner with trailblazing grassroots organisations that are supporting abandonment of female genital cutting (FGC) within communities around the world. Together with our partners in Kenya, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Mali and India, we recognise FGC as a social norm, which is held in place by an entire community. ORCHID PROJECT WHISTLEBLOWING POLICY Whistleblowing is the disclosure of information which relates to suspected wrongdoing or dangers at work. This may include: criminal activity. failure to comply with any legal requirements. miscarriages of justice. danger to health and safety. damage to the environment. safeguarding breaches or concerns.

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Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT WHAT WE DO Orchid Project is a UK-based NGO that is catalysing the global movement to end female genital cutting (FGC). FGC is a human rights violation that harms the lives of girls, women and their communities. ORCHID PROJECT NEWS & STORIES Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van Bavel, Alicia Fields, Tomas Corredor,

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ORCHID PROJECT IMPACTS OF FGC Physical and psychological harm. Childhood. In some cases, girls die as a direct result of being cut. These deaths can be caused by a range of complications, including haemorrhage, contracting septicaemia, tetanus, or HIV, due to unsterilised tools. ORCHID PROJECT WHY DOES FGC HAPPEN? Girls undergo female genital cutting (FGC) as a result of deep-rooted tradition among practising communities. The practice is a social norm that is held in place by an entire community; men and women alike. FGC is often a tradition that is passed down through generations, meaning that parents often unquestioningly have their daughters cut because the community expects it. ORCHID PROJECT GHANA Prevalence breakdown. Among younger women in Ghana, there is a trend towards lower prevalence. The overall prevalence rate is fairly static, however prevalence for women aged 45-49 is 6.4% whereas the figure for girls aged 15-19 is under 2%. ORCHID PROJECT FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING IN SRI LANKASEE MORE ON

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ORCHID PROJECT ASIA NETWORK TO END FGM/C The Asia Network to End FGM/C is a collaboration between Orchid Project and Malaysia-based regional feminist NGO, the Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (), with support from the Wallace Global Fund.After teaming up in June 2019, we announced our support for the development of a network to end FGM/C in Asia at Women

Deliver 2019.

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Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT WHAT WE DO Orchid Project is a UK-based NGO that is catalysing the global movement to end female genital cutting (FGC). FGC is a human rights violation that harms the lives of girls, women and their communities. ORCHID PROJECT NEWS & STORIES Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van Bavel, Alicia Fields, Tomas Corredor,

Nick Cornwall

ORCHID PROJECT IMPACTS OF FGC Physical and psychological harm. Childhood. In some cases, girls die as a direct result of being cut. These deaths can be caused by a range of complications, including haemorrhage, contracting septicaemia, tetanus, or HIV, due to unsterilised tools. ORCHID PROJECT WHY DOES FGC HAPPEN? Girls undergo female genital cutting (FGC) as a result of deep-rooted tradition among practising communities. The practice is a social norm that is held in place by an entire community; men and women alike. FGC is often a tradition that is passed down through generations, meaning that parents often unquestioningly have their daughters cut because the community expects it. ORCHID PROJECT GHANA Prevalence breakdown. Among younger women in Ghana, there is a trend towards lower prevalence. The overall prevalence rate is fairly static, however prevalence for women aged 45-49 is 6.4% whereas the figure for girls aged 15-19 is under 2%. ORCHID PROJECT FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING IN SRI LANKASEE MORE ON

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ORCHID PROJECT ASIA NETWORK TO END FGM/C The Asia Network to End FGM/C is a collaboration between Orchid Project and Malaysia-based regional feminist NGO, the Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (), with support from the Wallace Global Fund.After teaming up in June 2019, we announced our support for the development of a network to end FGM/C in Asia at Women

Deliver 2019.

ORCHID PROJECT MIDDLE EAST Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT SRI LANKA ARCHIVES Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT WHAT WE DO Orchid Project is a UK-based NGO that is catalysing the global movement to end female genital cutting (FGC). FGC is a human rights violation that harms the lives of girls, women and their communities. ORCHID PROJECT ABOUT US Kimberley joined Orchid Project in January 2019 and shares responsibility of donor relationships and fundraising. Previously, Kimberley has managed projects that address inequality and violence in Higher Education and local community spheres, and has led research into antisocial behavior and hate-motivated violence against minority groups within the University Sector. ORCHID PROJECT KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US Female genital cutting (FGC) is a harmful practice involving the full or partial removal, or injury to a girl’s external genitals. Also known as female genital mutilation or FGM, 200 million women and girls in 31 countries are currently living with the consequences of the practice globally.. At least 4.1 million girls around the world are currently at risk of being cut every year. ORCHID PROJECT NEWS & STORIES Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van Bavel, Alicia Fields, Tomas Corredor,

Nick Cornwall

ORCHID PROJECT GET INVOLVED Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT SHARING Knowledge Sharing Workshops. Orchid Project bring together local grassroots organisations through Knowledge Sharing Workshops. Between 2015 and 2019, we’ve held 12 workshops across Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Somaliland and Sierra Leone. ORCHID PROJECT DON'T CUT HER SHORT Female genital cutting affects at least 4.1 million girls every year. Not only does the practice have often devastating physical and psychological impacts on girls and women, but it can also cut short her life chances, her education, and her inclusion in the economy.. 2020 marks the start of a 10 year countdown to reach the global Sustainable Development Goal of ending FGC by 2030. ORCHID PROJECT ADVOCACY Orchid Project is a charity registered in the UK, number 1141057 | Website designed and built by Premier Choice Internet Image credits: Clement Tardiff, Hannelore Van ORCHID PROJECT CANADA Estimated prevalence among girls and women aged 15-49. Female genital cutting (FGC) is not traditionally practised in Canada. A growing number of survivors are speaking out about the continuation of the practice within immigrant, refugee and diaspora populations. ORCHID PROJECT PARTNERING S.A.F.E. Kenya. S.A.F.E. is working in Kenya to support community-led change to end FGC. Orchid Project has partnered with S.A.F.E. since 2013, supporting their “SAFE Maa” team, that works within the Maasai of Loita Hills, and the “SAFE Samburu” team, that works with the Samburu community in Westgate Conservancy.

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