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Our campaign With (he)art against FGM was launched in December 2010 with the objective to raise awareness on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and its serious consequences, and to sensibilize the people on taking action. We hope to create a real emotional bond and to stimulate a global discussion in online forums and social networks. The eradication of this gross violation of human rights must take the position it deserves, high on the world agenda.

 

We appeal to all women and men to speak out against Female Genital Mutilation. Together we can support the efforts of those affected by FGM, to eradicate this horrible practice in the near future.

We are against FGM, not against the people

FGM is deeply-rooted in the customs and traditions of many societies. Therefore it is particularly important to adopt a thoughtful and respectful approach across cultural boundaries. For this reason we are against any religious, ethical, sexual and social condemnation of population groups.  

 

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It is fundamental to art to deal with controversial issues, art is not just made for decoration, art is above all a way of social communication."  - Joao Evangelista Souza, Brazilian Plastic Artist

 

Our Cooperation Partner

Since February 2012, our Platform is at the disposal of Bafing Kul and his organization Mélodies du Monde. This means that we will promote his projects, and will organize auctions and raffles for the benefit of his organization. Furthermore, a share of the annual proceeds of our Online Shop will be donated to Mélodies du Monde, as a contribution to its awareness campaigns in Africa. 

 

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'A whole woman - without a scalpel!' - Art and Literature Competition

Barbara Rapp, Austria Barbara Rapp, Austria

In cooperation with the German novelist Silke Porath and the musician and human rights activist Bafing Kul, With (he)art against FGM wants to call upon visual artists and writers worldwide, to express their views on the topic female genital mutilation / cosmetic genital surgery artistically and/or philosophically.

The aim of our project is to contribute to break still existing taboos and to create a new consciousness of the female anatomy and sexuality, so that unnecessary interventions on the female body - whether in sterile hospitals or in the African bush – may soon be a thing of the past.

 

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'Its my body!' - Artists paint and design against FGM

Arabinda Samanta, India Arabinda Samanta, India

A joint project of With (he)art against FGM, the German novelist Silke Porath and the musician and human rights activist Bafing Kul.

 

Whether in form of paintings (max. 70 x 100 cm), illustrations, graphics, sculptures or comics, you are kindly invited to participate actively and creatively in our art project 'Its my body!'.

 

The exact date and place of our next exhibition has already been determined, and will be announced soon!

 

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Sponsoring

In order to realize our projects, we depend on sponsoring. Therefore we are searching for partners willing to support our work, either by placing ad banners on our pages or sponsor logos on sponsored publications.

 

If you are interested in supporting our actions and/or sponsoring our web presence, please use our contact form to get in touch with us.

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There is also the possibility of subscribing to our newsletter, in order to receive regular informations via email on the latest developments on FGM, new actions and exclusive raffles.

'A sad day' - Zóltan Gonda, Hungary 'A sad day' - Zóltan Gonda, Hungary