A Room full of Doors
Walking towards the entrance of the event room, a vibrant young man stopped me. With a warm smile, he handed me two t-shirts- one purple, the other white…
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Two Young Women are Changing the Conversation for Girls in Somaliland
In Awdal region, Somaliland, two young women are having the kind of conversations most people prefer to avoid. Hibak Barkhad Jama and Rahma Ismail sit with relatives, neighbours…
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Planting a seed that makes people question
A relative was certain that marrying girls early was the way to keep them safe. Rather than argue, Hibak talked about school, health and what delay makes possible.
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A family chose school over marriage
After one awareness session, a family decided not to marry off their daughters. For Rahma, that was proof the work moves.
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Respectful conversations change minds
A parent came to a community discussion unconvinced, understood the risks of FGM/C, and left promising to protect their daughters.
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