On Africa Gender Indaba this week, we focus on efforts to end female genital mutilation (FGM), an age-old practice in Africa and several parts of the world that has been declared a human rights violation of women and girls as it poses threats to their health and development. 
In recent years there has been evidence that the inclusion of men and boys in the campaign to end FGM will bolster these attempts. 
To look at this, Khopotso Bodibe profiles organisations that work with men and boys towards the elimination of the practice. 
Joining us in conversation is: 
• Peter Kemei, Founding Member and Head of Operations, Kenya-based Men End FGM Movement. 
• Franck Ouedraego, Programmes Manager, Tackle Africa, Burkina Faso.
• Samantha Royle, Tackle Africa, Burkina Faso.
• Cynthia Umurugu, Community of Practice on FGM…

On Africa Gender Indaba this week, we focus on efforts to end female genital mutilation (FGM), an age-old practice in Africa and several parts of the world that has been declared a human rights violation of women and girls as it poses threats to their health and development. In recent years there has been evidence that the inclusion of men and boys in the campaign to end FGM will bolster these attempts. To look at this, Khopotso Bodibe profiles organisations that work with men and boys towards the elimination of the practice. Joining us in conversation is: • Peter Kemei, Founding Member and Head of Operations, Kenya-based Men End FGM Movement. • Franck Ouedraego, Programmes Manager, Tackle Africa, Burkina Faso. • Samantha Royle, Tackle Africa, Burkina Faso. • Cynthia Umurugu, Community of Practice on FGM…

A weekly 40 (forty) minute and an hour long weekend gender-based programme that engages men and boys across the African continent to create the change necessary for men, women, young people and children to enjoy equitable, healthy and happy relationships. The Programme also contributes to the development of just and democratic societies using a human rights framework to build the capacity of government, civil society organisations and citizens to achieve gender equality, prevent gender-based violence and reduce the spread of HIV and the impact of AIDS.

A weekly 40 (forty) minute and an hour long weekend gender-based programme that engages men and boys across the African continent to create the change necessary for men, women, young people and children to enjoy equitable, healthy and happy relationships.

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