What Is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)? Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) refers to all procedures involving the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. FGM has no health benefits and causes severe physical, psychological, and social harm to girls and women. It is...

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) refers to all procedures involving the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injuries to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons (WHO, 2020). It is recognized internationally as a violation of human rights, reflecting deep-rooted gender inequalities and harmful traditional practices. The practice is prevalent in...

On Friday, September 19, 2025, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria, with support from UNICEF and the Oyo State Government, hosted a one-day workshop on ethical survivor-sensitization, story documentation, and content production on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The event took place at the Film Theater, Ministry of Information and Orientation, Secretariat, Ibadan. The workshop united journalists, CSOs, media...

Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) is inviting dedicated and passionate community members to apply as Community-Based Child Protection (CBCP) Members in Oluyole, Ido, Olorunsogo, and Saki East LGAs of Oyo State. This is a unique opportunity to strengthen grassroots action against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), promote positive child protection practices, and advance women’s rights in your...

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains one of the most harmful traditional practices threatening the health, rights, and dignity of girls across Nigeria. Ending FGM is not just a responsibility—it is a collective action that requires the voice and power of communities, networks, and institutions working hand in hand. Join us today Sunday, 7th September 2025...

Are you passionate about making a difference? Join Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria for a Medical Outreach for FGM Survivors happening in Ibadan, Oyo State. Date: Saturday, 6th September 2025Venue: Pegba Community, Ibadan We’re calling on:👩‍⚕️ Nurses | 👨‍⚕️ Doctors | 💊 Pharmacists | 🎙️ Media Practitioners | 📚 Health Educators This outreach will provide free healthcare...

With support from UNICEF, the Trailblazer initiative Nigeria held a 1-Day Local Government Area Level Policy Advocacy Dialogue with Parliamentarians (Ward Councillors), LGA Executives, Government Officials, Academia, and Services Providers on Tackling Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Child Marriage, and other forms of Gender-Based Violence in Ibarapa East LGAs, Ibarapa North LGA, and Kajola LGAs. At...

2,093 U-reporters were enrolled by the 10 Youth Activists and TBI staff through advocacies, Sensitization programs, Reflective Dialogue sessions and other social media and Community engagements. The U-reporters are aware of their roles as advocate and Activists on the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation, Gender-based Violence, Violence against Women and Children and Child Marriage in...

1-day Engagement/Advocacy dialogue with influential (traditional, religious, legislators, influencers, artists etc.) in Ekunle and Malete – Iseyin LGA and Ogan and Ayetoro-Oke, Kajola LGA to get their buy in and support for elimination of FGM and other forms of violence. Mapping of Community Based Youths and Women groups to create awareness on movement for good...

Peer to peer session to 3,600 peers/girls by the 300 Peer Facilitators/GenderChampions 1-day state level orientation meeting with34 executives of Youths and Womenorganization with state coverage tosecure their partnership on enrolment toMovement for Good. Focus group discussion with 36community-based women groups aroundproviding support for survivors of FGM Inaugural meeting to set up 33 FGM survivor’s...