Article: FGM is now considered child abuse, but where is the funding? By Jessica Neuwirth
November 30, 2016|
With over 200 million women and girls affected around the world, ending female genital mutilation (FGM) takes enormous dedication, perseverance – and funding. In 2013, the UK Department for International Development’s pledge of £35m on the African continent was the largest amount to date by any individual donor to end FGM. However, it is unclear how much of this is reaching those partners who are leading social change efforts on the frontline.