$15m fund launched to create ‘unstoppable momentum’ to end FGM worldwide
A new $15.5 million fund called the Her Horizon Fund has been launched to combat female genital mutilation (FGM) globally. The initiative aims to reach a $100 million goal to support local activists and survivors as international funding for the cause has significantly declined.
Why it matters
FGM affects over 230 million women and girls, and this funding is critical to maintaining momentum toward the UN's 2030 elimination goal amidst a challenging political and financial climate.
Gambian activists celebrate the overturning of a bill to end a ban on female genital mutilation in 2024. But progress remains fragile, advocates say. Gambian activists celebrate the overturning of a bill to end a ban on female genital mutilation in 2024. But progress remains fragile, advocates say. Women's rights and gender equality $15m fund launched to create ‘unstoppable momentum’ to end FGM worldwide Her Horizon Fund seeks $100m to stop practice harming 230m women and girls globally
About this content Karen McVeigh Fri 11 Sep 2026 00.00 EDT Last modified on Fri 11 Sep 2026 00.01 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Frontline activists and leaders in the fight against female genital mutilation, which has affected more than 230 million women and girls worldwide , have welcomed an unprecedented $15.5m (£11.4m) fund aimed at creating “unstoppable momentum” to finally end the practice.
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