Stop Female Genital Mutilation and fistula

Today, more than 20 million people die each year due to inequalities in global health. More tan 150 million people face unaffordable health care costs each year. And more than 100 million people each year are plunged into poverty. About 140 million girls and women worldwide are currently living with the consequences of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). More than 125 million girls and women alive today have been cut in the 29 countries in Africa and the Middle East where FGM is concentrated. If current trends continue, as many as 30 million girls are at risk of being cut before their 15th birthday. It’s no longer enough for any one group or country to take action. What we face is a global crisis that needs a global movement to end Female Genital Mutilation and promote women reproductive health. The Barefoot Grannies are leading efforts to promote reproductive health, promote girl-child education, end Female Genital Mutilation and fistula. More information and videos here http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/barefoot-grannies-ii/x/639146

FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION IS A GLOBAL PROBLEM

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. In some cases, girls bleed to death or die from infections. Later in life, FGM can lead to complications in childbirth and increase the risk of the mother and/or baby dying. The practice also violates women's rights to health, security and physical integrity, the right to be free from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, and the right to life when the procedure results in death. Its our duty to protect and observe women rights, end the social, cultural and political causes of Female Genital Mutilation and promote women’s reproductive rights.

WE CAN NOT IGNORE THIS

Tell East Africa Governments to promote health equity for all, make firm commitments to end Female Genital Mutilation and fistula.

DOUBLE THE IMPACT

The Barefoot Grannies is a grassroots movement of mothers and grannies working had to end Female Genital Mutilation and fistula. They are building safer communities for girls and women. Please support their work through this link http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/barefoot-grannies-ii/x/639146