We are saddened to hear from our allies and campaigners in Gambia that a bill has been tabled in parliament to lift the ban on performing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C).

‘A group of women raising awareness about FGM/C (female genital mutilation/cutting), The Vavengers really are like superheroes. Initially, they just wanted to spread the word about FGM/C and gender-based violence. But soon it grew, and grew.’ - Article by Abi Scaife for SmileyMovement.org

The Vavengers headline story in the Eastern Eye

‘Domestic abuse is a major factor in minority women’s poor health’ Violence like female genital mutilation/cutting can trigger early onset menopause, say activists. By Pramod Thomas

Activism isn't always about being the loudest in the room. Discover how you can best focus your time and energy to make a difference. By Ellie (she/her), of The Vavengers — a UK-based charity committed to ending female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and all other forms of violence against women and girls.

Do you sometimes feel stuck on what to say? Feeling like you can’t speak up for what is right because you might say the wrong thing?

We believe that change starts with our words, so equipping yourself with a conscious set of terms is a powerful tool. Making small, conscious choices, such as using survivor over victim, can significantly impact how our society views and treats women and girls.