EIGE at II International Forum on FGM/C in the Gambia

EIGE's Programme Coordinator on Gender-based Violence, Jurgita Pečiūrienė, is taking part in the II International Forum on FGM/C in the Gambia, where she is presenting findings from EIGE’s studies in the area. The meeting gathers lawyers, policy-makers, community and religious leaders, FGM stakeholders interested to find global solutions to this harmful practice. Agenda and more information about the event can be found under RESOURCES tab.

To find out more about EIGE’s work in the area of combating FGM, you can check:

• EIGE’s earlier studies on FGM
• EIGE's good practices on combating FGM
• EIGE's Gender Equality Index report on violence against women (that includes FGM)

To engage with professionals working / interested in the area, check EuroGender Community and narrow down your selection for 'Area of Interest Female Genital Mutilation'.