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Nov 2018, latest news from Pokot
we held several sensitisation events during this past year in the newest area we have reached. It is beautiful remote place in the...
cathholland49
Dec 13, 20181 min read
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UPDATE
Apologies as the last post wasn’t published and Domtila came to UK to receive her well deserved from HM Queen Elizabeth. ​ We held a most...
cathholland49
Nov 15, 20171 min read
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BEYOND FGM ARE HIRING
Great news we have two positions currently available Program Coordinator and Account and Administration Officer ​ Please click on the Job...
cathholland49
Nov 15, 20171 min read
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Today is International Women’s Day. A chance to raise awareness of the continued daily struggles faced by women and girls across the...
cathholland49
Mar 7, 20171 min read
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MUINO, POKOT ON WORLD ZERO TOLERANCE TO FGM DAY
A few pictures from the event hosted by Beyond FGM and Kepsteno Rotwo earlier this month ​ As you can see, the event was a great success...
cathholland49
Feb 23, 20171 min read
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FGM IN ENGLAND… AND WALES?
Part of the Government response to FGM, under the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003, is the Female Genital Mutilation Protection Order...
cathholland49
Feb 20, 20171 min read
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WORKING WITH TRADITIONAL BIRTH ATTENDANTS
A two day workshop earlier this week focused on the dangers of FGM, and Forced or Early Marriage, for girls and women; particularly when...
cathholland49
Feb 11, 20171 min read
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FGM AND FORCED MARRIAGE: THE REALITY OF OVERPOWERING OPPRESSION
Gender based violence comes in many forms, but during her current trip to Pokot, it has become increasing clear to Beyond FGM founder,...
cathholland49
Feb 6, 20172 min read
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
To mark such an important day, Cath and the team are running an awareness event in Muino, Pokot. ​ In this area, FGM prevalence is...
cathholland49
Feb 6, 20171 min read
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MAMBOLEA’S SONG
Our friend and brother Mambolea has created this heartfelt song, really worth a watch: ​ The fight against FGM is for everyone in...
cathholland49
Feb 4, 20171 min read
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BBC’S ‘CALL THE MIDWIFE’ TAKES A LOOK AT FGM
‘Historical context’ can often act as a device to excuse or justify. Some might use it to argue that we cannot judge days gone by through...
cathholland49
Jan 18, 20172 min read
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DECEMBER NEWS, THE JOURNEY SO FAR
On 23rd November Cath joined the grassroots team in Kenya to begin the annual Alternative Rites of Passage (ARP) ceremonies for 2016. ​...
cathholland49
Dec 6, 20161 min read
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WELCOME ANNA
Great news that we have another new member to our team, Anna, who has offered vital assistance with admin. ​ I would like to officially...
cathholland49
Nov 17, 20161 min read
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ALTERNATIVE RITE OF PASSAGE CEREMONY 2016
Off to Kenya next week for our annual Alternative Rite of Passage Ceremony (ARP). ​ Apologies for lack of news updates on website, too...
cathholland49
Nov 16, 20162 min read
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NEWS FROM SAMICH
Here are a few pictures of the Alternative Rite of Passage workshops and ceremonies from Samich, in the Cherangari Hills! The team are...
cathholland49
Sep 6, 20161 min read
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ALTERNATIVE RITE OF PASSAGE 2015
Another successful Alternative Rite of Passage (ARP) ceremony was held in a new village, Nyang’aita in Masol district. ​ Masol is a...
cathholland49
Jan 24, 20161 min read
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cathholland49
Jun 21, 20150 min read
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BUY A BRICK!
Plans are underway to begin building a rescue centre or safe house for all those Pokot girls who are running away from FGM and forced...
cathholland49
Jun 1, 20151 min read
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DEVELOPMENTS AND PLANS
Fantastic news! Domtila who is now Project Manager, (Kenya), completed the Guardian sponsored poster campaign just before Xmas which...
cathholland49
Jan 29, 20153 min read
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SOUTH LAKES MIDWIFE FUNDRAISING FOR RESCUE CENTRE FOR TEENS AT RISK OF ‘TORTURE’ TRADITION
By Anna Smith A SOUTH Lakes midwife on a mission to eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM) in Kenya is fundraising for a rescue centre...
cathholland49
Nov 27, 20142 min read
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