Rights, GBV and FGM
In Kenya, the prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in women aged 15–49 is 21% (KDH 2014). According to UNICEF, two hundred million girls and women in the world are estimated to have undergone FGM, and another 15 million girls are at risk of experiencing it by 2020 in high prevalence countries (UNICEF, 2016). Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most prevalent human rights violations. It knows no social, economic, class or cultural confinement. Ace Africa, in partnership with stakeholders and communities implements interventions that aim to reduce the FGM practice, treat health associated complications, support and care for survivors.
Ace Africa with the support of partners and community are now implementing interventions to reduce FGM practice in some parts of thye country. We currently work in Migori under the DREAMS programme.
