New $15.5 Million Fund Aims to Eradicate Female Genital Mutilation

In a bold move to combat the widespread issue of female genital mutilation (FGM), a coalition of frontline activists has unveiled a significant $15.5 million fund. This initiative is designed to generate lasting momentum in the fight against a practice that has impacted over 230 million women and girls globally.

The Her Horizon Fund is at the forefront of this campaign, with a long-term goal of raising $100 million to support efforts aimed at eradicating FGM. The launch of this fund comes at a critical time when women's rights initiatives are facing increasing challenges and funding for grassroots efforts led by FGM survivors is dwindling.

Activists hail this financial pledge as potentially the largest single philanthropic contribution dedicated to ending FGM. As the movement gains traction, advocates hope this fund will empower local communities and survivors to take charge in the fight against this harmful practice.

Source: www.theguardian.com