Dignity Blog
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#BREAKTHESILENCE x #MenEndFGM – The importance of including men and boys in the movement to end FGM worldwide
Men and boys often hold positions of power and influence in the communities where FGM is practiced. They can use their influence to advocate against the practice and to educate others about the harm it causes. Men and boys can also play a vital role in challenging harmful stereotypes and attitudes that contribute to the perpetuation of FGM.
Read post 02.06.2023 by Patricia Mars
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Reflections from ICPD25 – Part 2
Violence robs people of their human right to self determination and well-being, leaving physical, mental, and emotional scars, damage to short term and long term health, making the path to well being that much longer and more difficult. Lack of choice in family planning exacerbates and perpetuates other development challenges. Lack of access to resources beyond those needed for basic survival, like health and education, contributes to and maintains the vicious cycle of poverty.
Read post 10.10.2022 by Molly McGrath
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TRANSCRIPT: African Young Women Beijing +25 Manifesto Launch
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the kickoff of the #16DaysOfActivism. We partnered with the African Union Youth Envoy for a High Level Intergenerational Dialogue where we presented the Africa Young Women Beijing+25 Manifesto and handed it over to the leadership at the African Union, UN Women, Action Coalitions leaders and Generation Equality Forum.
Read post 11.25.2020 by Patricia Mars
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SHAKE THINGS UP – A FORUM FOR YOUTH BY YOUTH
“Shake Things Up – A Forum by Youth for Youth” is a youth dialogue to discuss global issues and develop action plans for which they are the drivers. The event was hosted by There Is No Limit Foundation with support from the Office of the African Union Youth Envoy
Read post 09.24.2019 by Patricia Mars
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“Shake Things Up – A Forum by Youth for Youth” – UNGA Side Event
“Shake Things Up - A Forum by Youth for Youth” is a youth dialogue to discuss global issues and develop action plans for which they are the drivers. The event is hosted by There Is No Limit Foundation with support from the Office of the African Union Youth Envoy (OYE).
Read post 09.18.2019 by Patricia Mars
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“Eradicate FGM” UNGA Side Event
It is with pleasure that we invite you to join us for a special panel titled, "Eradicate FGM," hosted by There Is No Limit Foundation, MALA (Muslim American Leadership Alliance) and Kota Alliance on the margins of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA74).
Read post 09.10.2019 by Patricia Mars
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Global Call to Action From “Uniting Forces to Make Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting A Practice of the Past: A Gathering for Global Civil Society Actors”
On June 2, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada, civil society organizations, champions, survivors and other grassroots representatives came together at Women Deliver 2019 to unite voices around a global Call to Action to end female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C).
Read post 09.05.2019 by Patricia Mars
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The Nominations Are Open!
It is with great pleasure that we are writing to announce the open call for nominations for the 2019 There Is No Limit Foundation Break The Silence Awards. Nominations will close at 11:59pm on August 25th, 2019. Self nominations are allowed.
Read post 08.13.2019 by Patricia Mars
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Joint Press Release: Ending FGM/C By 2030: Uniting Forces to Make FGM/C a Practice of the Past
3.9 million girls are at risk of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) every year. On the 2nd June 2019, for the first time ever, NGOs, grassroots and survivor-led organizations from around the world came together at the Women Deliver conference around a common goal: to end FGM/C by 2030 and to support survivors of the practice. This is our Call to Action.
Read post 06.04.2019 by Patricia Mars
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Rep. Maloney, Elected Officials, and Women’s Rights Advocates Condemn DOJ Decision to Not Defend Female Genital Mutilation Law and Call for Equal Rights Amendment
NEW YORK, April 25, 2019 — Today, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) joined elected officials, and Equal Rights Amendment advocates to condemn a recent U.S. Department of Justice decision to not defend a federal law banning FGM/C, to call for Speaker Pelosi to step in to defend the law, and call for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Congresswoman Maloney is the sponsor of H.J. Res. 35, a bill to restart the ratification process of the ERA.
Read post 04.25.2019 by Patricia Mars