As a thought leader and insights hub, Malkia Initiative is dedicated to institutionalizing the knowledge gained from our work and advocacy. We actively generate, document, and share insights that drive informed decision-making and policy reforms. By fostering conversations and amplifying research-driven solutions, we ensure that our efforts lead to systemic change and sustainable impact for girls and young women.
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Anthology
The Malkia Initiative’s Voices to End FGM, is a powerful anthology amplifying the voices of those at the forefront of the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Published in alignment with International Zero Tolerance for Ending FGM Day theme 2025, this groundbreaking collection brings together thought leaders, adolescent girls, youth, survivors, donors, and government representatives to shape the global conversation on ending FGM.
Through deeply personal narratives, expert insights, and bold reflections, Voices to End FGM highlights the lived realities of those affected by FGM while showcasing the resilience, innovation, and collective action driving change. Contributors share their motivations for joining the movement, the challenges they’ve faced, and the victories that continue to inspire them. The anthology also explores strategies that have worked, areas for improvement, and bold new approaches to accelerate progress towards SDG 5: Achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls by 2030.
From survivor testimonies to policy reflections, from poetry to essays, this anthology is a call to action—urging policymakers, advocates, and communities to step up the pace in ending FGM once and for all. Voices to End FGM is more than just a book; it is a testament to the power of storytelling in driving systemic change.
