Her Horizon Fund launches $15.5m initiative to accelerate global effort to end female genital mutilation
Source Summary
Her Horizon Fund has launched a $15.5 million initiative to combat female genital mutilation, which affects more than 230 million women and girls worldwide. The fund seeks to raise $100 million total and represents the largest single philanthropic contribution to ending FGM. The launch addresses declining donor funding, particularly for work led by FGM survivors in local communities.
Why it matters
This fund addresses a critical gap in philanthropic support for FGM elimination efforts at a time when donor funding is declining and women's rights face increasing pressure globally.
