Tony Mwebia

‘Cosmetic’ events threatening #EndFGM Work

Posted by Tony Mwebia - May 17, 2017

Ending FGM requires constant engagement with community members and other stakeholders aimed at changing community attitude and perception over a period of time. Simply put it’s a gradual process and…

Is Culture & Rigid Religious beliefs Threatening the future Generation?

Posted by Tony Mwebia - April 22, 2017

This monster called culture continues to enhance suffering for our women, girls and youth in general. It has been used as an excuse to continue oppression at different levels and…

The Micro-Economics of FGM

Posted by Tony Mwebia - March 31, 2017

We have constantly addressed the social aspects of FGM but have failed to keenly analyze the micro-economics of this harmful cultural practice. This is my layman point of view on…

“The Biography of an FGM Survivor”

Posted by Tony Mwebia - March 17, 2017

My story: I was born in the great rift valley in Kenya as the third born in a family of five. Growing up my family was loving and caring. My…

It’s Time to Do a “Remix” in the fight against FGM

Posted by Tony Mwebia - March 15, 2017

Is the #EndFGM song getting boring to the community members? Do we need to change the tune and do a remix? Well over years’ activists have gone round and round…

Involve men to catalyze #EndFGM fight!!

Posted by Tony Mwebia - March 11, 2017

“By not involving men in the fight against Female Genital Mutilation is like a doctor treating the signs of a disease and ignoring the disease itself”. Most if not all…

“Africa my Blessed Cursed Continent”

Posted by Tony Mwebia - January 15, 2017

“Africa my Blessed Cursed Continent” The crazy story of creation: “God” created Europe first and he placed the Europeans there. The place was too cold though during the winter and…

My new year message to team #EndFGM

Posted by Tony Mwebia - January 4, 2017

The war against FGM has been ongoing for several years now. I appreciate the efforts of those who came before us and the initiators of this noble cause “allow me…

Men have No Idea!

Posted by Tony Mwebia - October 28, 2016

Female genital mutilation continues to bite in Kenya with the national prevalence currently standing at 21%. This figure is misleading though if you decided to look at individual communities with…

My advise to international NGOs on dealing with FGM & Child marriages

Posted by Tony Mwebia - August 29, 2016

I can authoritatively state international NGOs working in Africa need to change their strategies when it comes to funding projects dealing with harmful cultural practices like child marriages and female…

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