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End Female Genital Mutilation - European Network

End FGM EU

End FGM European Network's vision is a world where women and girls are empowered and free from all forms of gender-based violence, in particular female genital mutilation, where their voices are heard, where they can enjoy their rights and make informed choices about their lives.

Lobbying Activity

Response to Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions for an EU Civil Society Strategy for a thriving civic space, including on effective engagement and protection of Civil Society Organisations and Human Rights Defenders

5 Sept 2025

Response to Union of Equality: Anti-racism Strategy 2026-2030

8 Jul 2025

Meeting with Benedetta Scuderi (Member of the European Parliament)

29 Apr 2025 · female genital mutilation

Meeting with Evin Incir (Member of the European Parliament)

27 Mar 2025 · Discussion on ending female genital mutilation and gender based violence

Meeting with Marc Angel (Member of the European Parliament)

20 Mar 2025 · FGM

Meeting with Maria Walsh (Member of the European Parliament)

18 Mar 2025 · FGM

Meeting with Hadja Lahbib (Commissioner) and

3 Feb 2025 · Discussion on combating female genital mutilation and other harmful practices against women and girls.

Meeting with Halliki Voolma (Cabinet of Commissioner Hadja Lahbib)

27 Jan 2025 · Female genital mutilation and gender-based violence

Meeting with Cecilia Strada (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Dec 2024 · Exchange of views on the practice of female genitale mutilations in Europe and beyond

Meeting with Maria Noichl (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Dec 2024 · female genital mutilation (FGM) and early forced marriage (EFM)

Meeting with Evin Incir (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Nov 2024 · Human rights

Meeting with Catarina Martins (Member of the European Parliament) and International Planned Parenthood Federation European Network

3 Oct 2024 · Sexual and reproductive health

Meeting with Isabel Wiseler-Lima (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and

4 Sept 2024 · Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union s policy on the matter – annual report 2024

Meeting with Frances Fitzgerald (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and

14 Sept 2023 · Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence

Meeting with Frances Fitzgerald (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and

27 Oct 2022 · Proposal for a Directive on combatting violence against women and domestic violence

Meeting with Isabel Wiseler-Lima (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and

16 Jun 2022 · Annual Report 2022 - Human Rights

Meeting with Lesia Radelicki (Cabinet of Commissioner Helena Dalli)

25 Mar 2022 · Project CHAIN

Meeting with Lesia Radelicki (Cabinet of Commissioner Helena Dalli)

30 Jun 2021 · VC , speaker "Men Standing Up for Gender Equality"

Response to Initiative to extend the list of EU crimes in Article 83(1) TFEU to hate speech and hate crime

20 Apr 2021

Meeting with Helena Dalli (Commissioner)

6 Feb 2020 · Ending female gential mutilation

Meeting with Lesia Radelicki (Cabinet of Commissioner Helena Dalli)

16 Jan 2020 · Ending female genital mutilation, prepatory meeting for Commissioners meeting in February

Meeting with Irena Andrassy (Cabinet of Vice-President Neven Mimica), Maria-Myrto Kanellopoulou (Cabinet of Vice-President Neven Mimica)

25 Jul 2018 · Introductory meeting to discuss opportunities for future cooperation