The Ifrah Foundation, which receives funding from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), convened a three-day session that was attended by members of the Somali parliament and community organizations in Mogadishu on how to end the harmful practice of FGM.

The participating organizations, which Widtrust was among one of them, held fruitful conversations and exchanged ideas.

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful traditional practice that involves the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia. It is typically performed on girls between the ages of five and fifteen, although it can be done at any age. FGM is a human rights violation that has serious consequences for the health and well-being of women and girls. It is important to discuss the end of FGM because it is a harmful practice that needs to be stopped.

There are different opinions on ending FGM. Some people believe that FGM should be ended immediately, while others believe that it should be phased out slowly. There are also different opinions on how to end FGM. Some people believe that education is the key to ending FGM, while others believe that legislation is the best way to stop the practice.

There are potential consequences of ending FGM. These consequences can be positive or negative. Some of the potential positive consequences of ending FGM include improved health outcomes for women and girls, increased economic opportunities for women, and improved social and gender equality. Some of the potential negative consequences of ending FGM include social unrest and violence, negative health outcomes for women and girls, and increased economic hardship for families.

There are steps that need to be taken to end FGM. These steps include creating awareness about the harmful effects of FGM, working to change social norms that support FGM, and providing support to women and girls who have been affected by FGM.

Conclusion: Ending FGM is essential for the health and well-being of women and girls. FGM is a harmful practice that has serious consequences for the health and well-being of women and girls. It is important to discuss the end of FGM because it is a harmful practice that needs to be stopped.