almost 2 years ago // Women's rights

The number of women and girls affected by female genital mutilation has risen despite pledges to eliminate the practice. Where do we go from here?

over 2 years ago // Gender equality

"For any feminist foreign policy to be meaningful, it is vital that it addresses the gap between rhetoric and practice — including an acknowledgment of colonial history," Nimco Ali and Aya Chebbi write in this opinion.

about 3 years ago // Gender equality

"I have seen time and time again how commitments made in conference rooms on ending sexual violence in conflict, FGM, or other forms of violence against girls, will very rarely translate into meaningful actions or funding," Nimco Ali writes in this op-ed.

over 4 years ago // Economic Development

This should be a year of rethinking and resetting the broken systems of aid and unfair trade. Directly funding African women is one place to start.

almost 6 years ago // #GlobalDevWomen Opinions

Female genital mutilation is now seen as an urgent global issue, but funding levels to end it is minuscule and political will is inconsistent. We need all governments to ban it, writes Nimco Ali, CEO at The Five Foundation.