Fatima’s Story – Challenging Harmful Attitudes and Norms for Gender Equality and Empowerment in Somalia project

Fatima’s courage, determination and advocacy for women and girls’ rights transformed a community. More are recognizing the harm of female genital mutilation/cutting and the importance of protecting bodily autonomy.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:30 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:30 (UTC)
contact_email RDW@international.gc.ca
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title_fr L’histoire de Fatima – Défier les attitudes et les normes néfastes pour l’égalité des genres et l’autonomisation des femmes
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