Seven Women Around The World On Their Hopes For 2021 Grazia 08/03/2021 © Credits: Plan International Aishatu Alhajikabu, 24, Nigeria
Nearly every country in the world has felt the affects of the pandemic this past year, and - as is often the case during crises - women especially are bearing the brunt. But that s not to say there isn t reason for hope. This International Women s Day, we hear from seven forces for change on their vows to make the world a fairer place, who also remind us why the day is still so needed. From working to ensure young women and girls are safer and benefit from improved laws to refusing to be silent on the violations committed against them, they are doing valuable work with Plan International. While some of their stories remind us how far we are from achieving equality, they also show how many incredible women around the world are fighting for a better future and need celebrating.
Seven Women Around The World On Their Hopes For 2021
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COVID-19 leading to rise in group FGM gatherings in Somalia
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Girls in Somalia are being subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) in group gatherings as rates of the harmful practice rise because of COVID-19.
Plan International condemns the trend as “worrying” evidence that FGM is increasing as the pandemic forces girls to spend more time at home, placing many at greater risk of gender-based violence.
Sadia Allin, Country Director for Plan International Somalia, said: “We have heard reports of group gatherings where up to 20 girls have been subjected to FGM in places like Abdaal and Dhalocad, in the Sahil region.