Did you know, according to the UN Women, that each year more than 2 million girls are subjected to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)? However, after joining gender equality clubs, some young people are put in plays about the dangers of female genital mutilation and child marriage. Altogether, leading experts should discuss the topics that matter to people the most by solving the problems that exist like FGM. This is why every February 6 is dedicated to centering on survivors and meeting with changemakers in a single dialogue to end the practice completely.

Changemakers

Musicians, creators, influencers and actors should step up their game by using their networks and influence to sound the message of ending FGM completely. The African and global discourse on the topic should be collaborative and must utilise changemakers in setting the agenda straight.

Narrative

The possibilities of what the abolished practice of FGM can do for Africans in particular is the growth of young women into blossoming career women, contributing significantly to sustainable development. Empowering women and youth to grow their capacities will not come to fruition if traditions are not dynamic and some parts are abolished.

Repercussions

Life after FGM is rarely discussed. The damage and trauma does not end for these women and girls. Millions of women participate in a single dilemma of how their dignity has been replaced with barreness and sometimes infertilty.

Healing

The means to healing, protection, and holding perpetrators accountable is too much often justice denied. Healing means talking to therapists and having a community of survivors encouraging eachother and becoming reintegrated into society without fear or stigma.

Serve justice

Taking action to end FGM should not be wishy-washy but must take a practical approach. The question is not whether justice can be served, the question is how fast can it happen. There should be concrete solutions to ending the activities of perpetrators and educating them on the need to abolish the act.