This effort responds to critical data gaps—no up-todate national figures for SDG 5.3.2, limited digital tools, and weak stakeholder coordination. The initiative brings over 15 agencies and partners together in an unprecedented cross-sector alliance, aiming to leverage citizen data and digital technology to surface real-time, localized insights into the lives of women and girls most affected by FGM.
Key achievements this quarter included a national landscape assessment, report and validation; and modular trainings for policymakers, data producers, and IT developers, provided by a consultant, Aboronoma Trade & Consulting AB, Sweden & Ghana; and to be followed by co-design of mobile app for data collection in three high-prevalence regions. The next steps will pilot these tools, build a harmonized national data framework, strengthen capacity, and launch survivor-led advocacy campaigns. This initiative is not just about data—it’s about empowering citizens to drive change, create visibility, and help end harmful practices through inclusive, community-driven data.
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