$15 Million Fund Launched to Accelerate Global Efforts to End Female Genital Mutilation

A significant philanthropic initiative, the Her Horizon Fund, has been established with an initial $15.5 million to combat the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) worldwide. The fund aims to generate "unstoppable momentum" in the global fight against FGM, a practice that has affected over 230 million women and girls. This launch arrives at a critical juncture, as women's rights face increasing challenges and funding for grassroots organizations, particularly those led by FGM survivors, is declining.

The establishment of the Her Horizon Fund is being hailed as a landmark contribution to ending FGM, representing the largest single philanthropic investment dedicated to this cause. The initiative seeks to raise a total of $100 million to support frontline activists and community leaders who are instrumental in eradicating the practice. The fund's creation underscores a growing global commitment to addressing the harmful effects of FGM and empowering survivors.