The Vision Of The Desert Flower Foundation
We want, that ...
All people worldwide recognise female genital mutilation (FGM) as a common problem that cannot be ignored.
Every religious community speaks out loudly and clearly against female genital mutilation.
Every victim of FGM who needs help actually gets help.
All governments around the world enact regulations that protect girls from FGM.
All governments in the world to pass laws to ensure that perpetrators and their helpers are punished fairly.
Every discovery of genital mutilation on minors must be reported to a public prosecutor.
All countries in the world should treat female genital mutilation as political persecution and recognises it as grounds for asylum.
All countries should be informed that female genital mutilation is not part of a culture and tradition, but a crime against humanity.
All victims of FGM are treated sensitively and humanely - and not as showpieces.
All those who work in the healthcare system are informed about FGM and know how to deal with those affected and how they can help them.
Every woman who wants it should be able to have a free reversal operation and receive psychological counselling.
Female genital mutilation can finally be discussed openly. There must always be a listening ear for those affected.
All FGM aid organisations finally pull together and agree on common goals.
All FGM aid organisations are finally given enough money so that they can work effectively and sustainably.
All people on this planet dream our dream: The end of female genital mutilation - once and for all!