News & Events
End FGM EU’s recommendations to the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union
As part of our advocacy efforts, every six months we send End FGM EU’s recommendations to the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union on matters related to FGM and Gender Equality.
07/05/2024Joint civil society reaction to the adoption of the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence
Today, the Council of the EU officially adopted the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence.
23/02/2024End FGM EU Marks International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation with #FGMisPatriarchy Campaign Launch
On February 6th, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), End FGM EU hosted a significant event at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The event not only remembered this important day but also kicked off the annual campaign for 2024, called #FGMisPatriarchy.
23/02/2024European Parliament and Council Reach Agreement on Directive to Combat Violence Against Women: A Step Forward with Room for Improvement
On February 6th, 2024, amidst the observance of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a significant development unfolded in the European Parliament and The Council. After much anticipation, a political agreement was reached on a directive aimed at combating violence against women and domestic violence (referred to as "The Directive").
Brussels Screening: The Cut: Exploring FGM
JOIN US June 5th for an unmissable screening of the Peabody Awards wining documentary 'The Cut: Exploring FGM' followed by a Q&A session with documentary correspondent Fatma M Naib.
09/05/2018The European Development Days 2018: Building Bridges between regions and people to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
End FGM EU & GIZ will share a panel session at this years European Development Days on 'Building Bridges between regions and people to end FGM'.
07/12/2017Report: The European Forum to Build Bridges on FGM
The European Forum to Build Bridges on FGM2 was held on 28 November in Brussels by the End FGM European Network (End FGM EU) in cooperation with the European Commission, and with the support of the Human Dignity Foundation and the Wallace Global Fund.
04/12/2017Screening: The Cut: Exploring FGM
Fatma Naib, who goes on a personal journey - from Somaliland to Kenya to Sweden – to explore the traditions and controversies inherent to Female Genital Mutilation.
Who we are
The End FGM European Network (End FGM EU) is a European umbrella network of 39 organisations working to ensure sustainable European action to end Female Genital Mutilation.
The Network strives to build bridges and cooperation’s with all relevant actors in the field of FGM both in Europe and globally. Platforming community voices to influence European governments and policy makers to work towards the elimination of FGM.
End FGM EU operates as a meeting ground for communities, NGOs, CSOs and EU level stakeholders to engage, interact and cooperate with one another by sharing experiences and exchanging knowledge. Through these exchanges, the Network pinpoints key areas in need of attention and address that can further develop the efforts to end FGM whilst securing opportunities for Members’ to best support them in their work.
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