By Shire Abdi - Reporter
Ethiopia, 7 May 2026 Somali region said it launched a programme to provide alternative jobs to women who performed female genital mutilation, aiming to end the harmful practice.
The programme includes training and helping participants find job opportunities in various fields, including bakery and other income-generating activities. It aims to help the women achieve financial independence and contribute to the development of their communities.
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"As we know, the practice of female genital mutilation greatly affects the health and freedom of women, but this project provides new opportunities that will change their lives," said a representative from the Somali region administration. "We are working to ensure women benefit from these new skills and jobs, which will lead to a better life."The project is expected to play a key role in creating lasting social change, as it provides women with new work opportunities, allowing them to live a life different from the one they once led. These new opportunities will also help reduce the harmful effects of FGM on women and society as a whole.
Participants in the project have expressed hope that they will become independent of harmful practices and contribute to social change and community development.