Hacey health initiative in collaboration with United Nations trust fund and spotlight initiative yesterday embarked on Stop cut Project on female genital mutilation with engagements of 200 women in Osun State.
The community engagement was organised for survivors of female genital mutilation in Osun state.
However 200 women were reached in Iwo and Orolu local government area of the State respectively.
The End FGM Alliance members were engaged as facilitators to re -sensitize the survivors about the law and policy and also to be an advocate for Ending FGM in the society.
One of the facilitator Mr Adebisi Ademola shared the ordeal experience he has had in the cause of advocacy against FGM.
He explained how traumatized some survivors as a result of mutilation.
The women were all advised to ensure that they report the perpetrator to the nearest police station or NSCDC as that is the only way to end the deadly practice in the society.
Meanwhile the project Coordinator Mr, Ayobami Alabi noted that FGM is an injustice to women and it must stop.
Survivors at the event were given opportunity to share their experiences and how they think the organization can come to their aid.
