Leaders Launched Roadmap to End Global FGM and Child Marriage
Global advocates met in Nairobi to finalize a five-year plan for ending harmful practices against women and girls.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Women’s Issues
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Global leaders and organizations gathered in Nairobi to address the urgent need to end female genital mutilation and child marriage. Participants launched a new five-year strategy titled Unstoppable: Our Movement-led Collective Vision for Ending FGM/C to accelerate progress.
Why it matters
Stakeholders identified that declining global commitment and setbacks in women rights currently threaten progress toward established targets. There is a critical need for sustained political accountability and resources to turn these international commitments into measurable action.
The Her Horizon Fund aims to mobilize $100 million to support frontline organizations. The Unstoppable roadmap provides a five-year strategic framework for global efforts.
The players
Her Horizon Fund
This organization mobilizes financial resources from global donors to support frontline advocacy groups working to end harmful traditional practices.
The details
The Unstoppable roadmap was developed following a convening in Naivasha and integrates input from survivors, activists, and policymakers. The Her Horizon Fund is designed to incorporate the voices of survivors directly into its strategic direction and grantmaking processes.
Timeline
Global leaders met in Nairobi on September 28, 2026.
International efforts are working toward 2030 targets.
Culture Shift
These initiatives reflect a move toward survivor-led advocacy that challenges traditional top-down development models. By integrating the lived experiences of survivors into policy, the movement seeks to ensure that long-term social changes remain culturally sustainable.
The shift toward survivor-led grantmaking means that grassroots organizations may see new opportunities for direct funding support. Supporters of global rights should monitor if these five-year strategies result in policy changes within their respective national or regional jurisdictions.
The takeaway
Ending harmful practices requires moving beyond static commitments to sustained political and financial accountability. Ensuring that survivors remain central to the decision-making process is considered essential for achieving lasting social transformation.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Star.
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