{"id":5733,"date":"2022-02-06T16:41:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-06T12:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=5733"},"modified":"2022-02-11T17:20:47","modified_gmt":"2022-02-11T13:20:47","slug":"merck-foundation-marks-the-international-day-of-zero-tolerance-for-female-genital-mutilation-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=5733","title":{"rendered":"Merck Foundation marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/diplomacy-development.blogspot.com\/2022\/02\/merck-foundation-marks-international.html\">February 06, 2022<\/a><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh7kmFZYeSKxSlnVmnPnPU0T80yRIbTNMUCyKJfcUjWZWDmJr438-DsKE3sP8ou_I2GkfujtaZXihDCbzH3w9vtroQh1kuEDtlx_5DAqMRV0q-F9RjZMf1zIzuDVQ9fwXk40aHmJKMmvJrbY9bXpNtcv-0Z56CF1DkfiEG9M-P2BB5R9PjuG3vlSHugdA=s1080\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh7kmFZYeSKxSlnVmnPnPU0T80yRIbTNMUCyKJfcUjWZWDmJr438-DsKE3sP8ou_I2GkfujtaZXihDCbzH3w9vtroQh1kuEDtlx_5DAqMRV0q-F9RjZMf1zIzuDVQ9fwXk40aHmJKMmvJrbY9bXpNtcv-0Z56CF1DkfiEG9M-P2BB5R9PjuG3vlSHugdA=s320\" alt=\"\" width=\"872\" height=\"872\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation&nbsp;<\/p><p>Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2022 as a part of the Merck Foundation \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d and \u201cEducating Linda\u201d program.<\/p><p>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d campaign emphasized on the observance of this important day, \u201cFemale Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a deep-rooted social norm for girls and women in many cultures in Af rica, Middle East, Asia and Latin America, it denies them their dignity, endangers their health and causes needless pain and suffering and many serious complications that they are forced to live with the rest of their lives such as; Infertility, infections, stillborn babies and in some cases, can also lead to death\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhPnKBieMtsgSy8sL2PZUyEeHPWymNcFPvteMbvU3l6TbexBwBVZpxbTI5OX2ZKe7XSFnfGQuAk4tUW-O3vPL0oRfAuRXf-givlLyBrFRoFDs6X-Dqr0F2pv4MTpnYuwxsJT1bSzfOBvBWX1rneR4Od-nWsvwsWiQQnpAsBSr-EERrcR3nwNf70pbgYdA=s1280\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhPnKBieMtsgSy8sL2PZUyEeHPWymNcFPvteMbvU3l6TbexBwBVZpxbTI5OX2ZKe7XSFnfGQuAk4tUW-O3vPL0oRfAuRXf-givlLyBrFRoFDs6X-Dqr0F2pv4MTpnYuwxsJT1bSzfOBvBWX1rneR4Od-nWsvwsWiQQnpAsBSr-EERrcR3nwNf70pbgYdA=s320\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"645\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej with Senegalese Fashion Designers featuring STOP FGM designs, from Fashion with Purpose Community&nbsp;<\/p><p>The UN estimates that 200 million women and girls around the world have undergone FGM, with 80% of cases occurring in Africa alone. Most of the girls who have undergone this practice are below 15 years of age.&nbsp;<\/p><p>\u201cTaking into account this dire situation, I strongly believe that raising awareness, advocacy building, and girl education are the keys to eradicating this practice. It is all about improving access to information, health and change of mindset to have zero tolerance to FGM. FGM has no health benefit, in fact, it only harms women and girls physically and psychologically\u201d, Senator, Rasha Kelej emphasized.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiNJMoOkXE8nH25NHZxE2ID1fmLFoZDEapz9Y0I35VdcVakRVbee1o4FicWC_rwaZRBzFrQySXlZYkEIjbwrCiLdpZhd249UeP95aZGEwz8_LD075HNKspIlYDy6SCyo0YkrjQKo-41RLPFZB3KJLtXDYRYHF0mGEeUDjfhgU8q6GPQ_XuTLN35-qEjeQ=s1080\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiNJMoOkXE8nH25NHZxE2ID1fmLFoZDEapz9Y0I35VdcVakRVbee1o4FicWC_rwaZRBzFrQySXlZYkEIjbwrCiLdpZhd249UeP95aZGEwz8_LD075HNKspIlYDy6SCyo0YkrjQKo-41RLPFZB3KJLtXDYRYHF0mGEeUDjfhgU8q6GPQ_XuTLN35-qEjeQ=s320\" alt=\"\" width=\"802\" height=\"802\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><p>According to the UN data, the world over 1 in 4 women have undergone female genital mutilation, this is close to 52 million women world over. Merck Foundation supports the UN\u2019s cause of putting an end to the practice of FGM by 2030.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjwC_KrM--zbXIH0FhC67CD25BlzocqoGvsdi9PUnb7puZpFf2tmu5HkIIFKq9cJjM_wklF6xb12KK5pmCs_1CMEJkYkQu0DAGWAO-hc92NZfb07ZEAIuX030_7n7z8H99LjMmy0wfFIGTIhNPZpt0o8wqVIyKuWH2vE9EettNXTNi9VY30N_oi26yXtA=s1080\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjwC_KrM--zbXIH0FhC67CD25BlzocqoGvsdi9PUnb7puZpFf2tmu5HkIIFKq9cJjM_wklF6xb12KK5pmCs_1CMEJkYkQu0DAGWAO-hc92NZfb07ZEAIuX030_7n7z8H99LjMmy0wfFIGTIhNPZpt0o8wqVIyKuWH2vE9EettNXTNi9VY30N_oi26yXtA=s320\" alt=\"\" width=\"659\" height=\"659\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><p>\u201cI truly believe that Education is Power and educating girls is empowering them to make their own decisions in the future when they become strong women. It will enable them to access to information, health and economic opportunities, and stand up for their rights for themselves and their families thus, helping them to save their girls and preventing issues like Female Genital Mutilation even if it is too late for them.<\/p><p>This International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation we, at Merck Foundation would like to encourage everyone to work closely together to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation f rom our communities. We have to work together to create a culture shif t to stop this meaningless practice\u201d, emphasized Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej.<\/p><p>Merck Foundation aims to raise awareness about violence against females, empower girls and women through education to bring in a culture shif t through media, art, and fashion.<\/p><p>\u201cMerck Foundation is continuing its efforts of raising awareness against sensitive issues such as FGM through Our African community of Art and Fashion with Purpose.&nbsp;<\/p><p>We will soon be launching \u2018Our Africa\u2019, a television program that is set to be the voice of the voiceless and break the silence about many social and health issues in Africa and create a culture shif t together. I strongly believe that fashion and art should have a purpose beyond entertainment. They can contribute to sensitizing our communities about dif ferent social and health issues such as ending FGM, ending child marriage, stopping GBV, breaking Infertility stigma, supporting girl education, and more\u201d, added Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation.<\/p><p>As a part of the Merck Foundation Educating Linda program, Merck Foundation helps young girls who are unprivileged but brilliant to continue their education. The spirit of the project is to provide an opportunity for such girls to pursue their dreams and reach their potential through access to education.<\/p><p>Merck Foundation has also introduced and launched interesting storybooks for children to teach them the values of respecting women and underline the importance of girls\u2019 education.&nbsp;<\/p><p>1) To read Educating Linda Storybook, pls visit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/merckfoundation\/public\/uploads\/digital_library\/1623068469_6affa28d861b48da41cf.pdf\">https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/merckfoundation\/public\/uploads\/digital_library\/1623068469_6affa28d861b48da41cf.pdf<\/a><\/p><p>2) To read Jackline\u2019s Rescue Storybook, pls visit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/merckfoundation\/public\/uploads\/digital_library\/1639990408_efbd2346fb16c605c12d.pdf\">https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/merckfoundation\/public\/uploads\/digital_library\/1639990408_efbd2346fb16c605c12d.pdf<\/a><\/p><p>3) To read Ride into the Future Storybook, pls visit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/merckfoundation\/public\/uploads\/digital_library\/1639993429_cca7a831eeb6dbe2c188.pdf\">https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/merckfoundation\/public\/uploads\/digital_library\/1639993429_cca7a831eeb6dbe2c188.pdf<\/a><\/p><p>Moreover, Merck Foundation has also released many inspiring songs on women empowerment supporting girls&#8217; education.&nbsp;<\/p><p>1. Watch, share &amp; subscribe to the \u201cGirl Can\u201d song here, sung by two famous singers, Irene and Cwezi from Liberia and Ghana respectively:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=u8FaRcYJkvU\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=u8FaRcYJkvU<\/a><\/p><p>In this song, two girls are portrayed, one uneducated and therefore powerless to fight injustices and another who has gone to school and fought for her due rights to live a happy life.<\/p><p>2. Watch share &amp; subscribe: \u201cTu Podes Sim\u201d Portuguese song, which means \u201cYes, You Can\u201d in English, here, sung by two famous singers, Hot Blaze and Tamyris Moiane, talented singers from Mozambique&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ihNEgOQbP48\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ihNEgOQbP48<\/a><\/p><p>The song narrates the story of a young underprivileged girl who struggles through many hardships to complete her education and eventually succeeds in obtaining a good education and having a successful career.&nbsp;<\/p><p>About \u2018Merck Foundation More Than a Mother\u2019 campaign \u201cMerck Foundation More Than a Mother\u201d is a strong movement that aims to empower infertile women through access to information, education and change of mind-sets. This powerful campaign supports governments in defining policies to enhance access to regulated, safe, effective and equitable fertility care solutions. It defines interventions to break the stigma around infertile women and raises awareness about infertility prevention, management and male infertility. In partnership with African First Ladies, Ministries of Health, Information, Education &amp; Gender, academia, policymakers, International fertility societies, media and art, the initiative also provides training for fertility specialists and embryologists to build and advance fertility care capacity in Africa and developing countries.<\/p><p>The Ambassadors of \u201cMerck Foundation More Than a Mother\u201d are:<\/p><p>H.E. NEO JANE MASISI,&nbsp;The First Lady of Botswana;<\/p><p>H.E. DENISE NYAKERU&nbsp;TSHISEKEDI, THE First Lady of&nbsp;Democratic Republic of Congo;<\/p><p>H.E. ISAURA FERR\u00c3O NYUSI,&nbsp;The First Lady of&nbsp;Mozambique;<\/p><p>H.E. SIKA KABORE, The First&nbsp;Lady of Burkina Faso;<\/p><p>H.E. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of The&nbsp;Gambia;<\/p><p>H.E. MONICA GEINGOS, The&nbsp;First Lady of Namibia;<\/p><p>H.E. ANGELINE&nbsp;NDAYISHIMIYE, The First Lady&nbsp;of Burundi;<\/p><p>H.E. REBECCA AKUFO-ADDO,&nbsp;The First Lady of Ghana;<\/p><p>H.E. AISHA BUHARI, The&nbsp;First Lady of Nigeria;<\/p><p>H.E. BRIGITTE TOUADERA, The&nbsp;First Lady of Central African&nbsp;Republic;<\/p><p>H.E. CLAR WEAH, The First&nbsp;Lady of Liberia;<\/p><p>H.E FATIMA MAADA BIO, The&nbsp;First Lady of Sierra Leone;<\/p><p>H.E. ANTOINETTE SASSOU-NGUESSO, The First Lady of&nbsp;Congo Brazzaville;<\/p><p>H.E. MONICA CHAKWERA, The&nbsp;First Lady of Malawi;<\/p><p>H.E. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA,&nbsp;The First Lady of Zimbabwe,&nbsp;The Former First Lady of Burundi, H.E DENISE NKURUNZIZA, The Former First Lady of Chad,&nbsp;H.E. HINDA D\u00c9BY ITNO, The Former First Lady of Malawi, H.E. PROFESSOR GERTRUDE&nbsp;MUTHARIKA, The Former First Lady of Niger, H.E A\u00cfSSATA ISSOUFOU MAHAMADOU and The&nbsp;Former First Lady of Zambia, H.E. ESTHER LUNGU, The Former First Lady of Guinea Conakry,&nbsp;H.E. COND\u00c9 DJENE have worked successfully with Merck Foundation as Merck Foundation More&nbsp;Than a Mother Ambassadors to break the stigma of infertility and empower infertile women in&nbsp;their countries.<\/p><p>Merck Foundation launched new innovative initiatives to sensitize local communities about&nbsp;infertility prevention, male infertility with the aim to break the stigma of infertility and&nbsp;empowering infertile women as part of Merck Foundation More than a Mother COMMUNITY&nbsp;AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, such as;<\/p><p>\u2022 \u2018Merck Foundation More than a Mother\u2019 Africa Media Recognition Awards and Health&nbsp;Media Training<\/p><p>\u2022 \u2018Merck Foundation More than a Mother\u2019 Fashion Awards<\/p><p>\u2022 \u2018Merck Foundation More than a Mother\u2019 Film Awards<\/p><p>\u2022 \u2018Merck Foundation More than a Mother\u2019 Song Awards<\/p><p>\u2022 Local songs with local artists to address the cultural perception of infertility and how&nbsp;to change it<\/p><p>\u2022 Children storybook, localized for each country<\/p><p>Download the Merck Foundation Ap:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/3v7pf5Z\">bit.ly\/3v7pf5Z<\/a><\/p><p>Join the conversation on our social media platforms below&nbsp;and let your voice be heard:<\/p><p>Facebook:&nbsp;Merck Foundation<\/p><p>Twitter:&nbsp;@Merckfoundation<\/p><p>Instagram:&nbsp;MerckFoundation<\/p><p>YouTube:&nbsp;Merck Foundation<\/p><p>Flicker:&nbsp;Merck Foundation<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.merck-foundation.com\/\">www.merck-foundation.com<\/a><\/p><p>About Merck Foundation<\/p><p>The Merck Foundation, established in 2017, is the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, aims to&nbsp;improve the health and wellbeing of people and advance their lives through science and technology.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Our efforts are primarily focused on improving access to quality &amp; equitable healthcare solutions in&nbsp;underserved communities, building healthcare and scientific research capacity and empowering people&nbsp;in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with a special focus on women and&nbsp;youth. All Merck Foundation press releases are distributed by e-mail at the same time they become&nbsp;available on the Merck Foundation Website. Please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.merck-foundation.com\/\">www.merck-foundation.com<\/a>&nbsp;to read more. To&nbsp;know more, reach out to our social media: Merck Foundation; Facebook, Twitter,Instagram, YouTube and Flicker.<\/p><p>Cassien Tribunal Aungane, Editor<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/diplomacy-development.blogspot.com\/2022\/02\/merck-foundation-marks-international.html?fbclid=IwAR0-tC6ZffblyT2N7yWKu-ErIW6bQ5h2HDoMkUK1JX0B22_AiPuNRw1CBEE\">https:\/\/diplomacy-development.blogspot.com\/2022\/02\/merck-foundation-marks-international.html?fbclid=IwAR0-tC6ZffblyT2N7yWKu-ErIW6bQ5h2HDoMkUK1JX0B22_AiPuNRw1CBEE<\/a><\/p><p><br><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8211;&nbsp;February 06, 2022 Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation&nbsp; Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2022 as a part of the Merck Foundation \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d and \u201cEducating Linda\u201d program. 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