Over 3,900 girls mobilised to tackle FGM in Oyo

As the anti-FGM revolution ratchets up, teen advocates take the lead in Oyo State - Prime Progress NG

By Isaac Atunlute The battle to end repressive cultural practices that endanger adolescent girls has gained steam in recent years, with even state governments in Nigeria taking bold actions. In a groundbreaking initiative, more than 3,900 adolescent girls from Oyo State have been mobilised as adolescent gender champions to combat female genital mutilation (FGM) in their communities. The girls underwent a two-day training in Ibadan, organised by …

Over 3,900 girls mobilised to tackle FGM in Oyo

Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund and the Oyo State Government, on Wednesday, empowered over 3,900 adolescent girls to lead the campaign for the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation in the state. The Executive Director of TBI, Dare Olagoke-Adaramoye, disclosed this during a two-day training workshop for the girls in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. He said the girls would champion the erad…