The (missing) key ingredient in getting to zero FGM

By Jenny Lei Ravelo, Ma. Eliza Villarino // 06 February 2015

Despite a raft of measures aimed at bringing down to zero the number of FGM cases worldwide, are some organizations missing some important details that render their efforts in vain? Devex spoke to two experts working on the issue.

About the authors

Jenny Lei Ravelo @JennyLeiRavelo
Jenny Lei Ravelo is a Devex Senior Reporter based in Manila. She covers global health, with a particular focus on the World Health Organization, and other development and humanitarian aid trends in Asia Pacific. Prior to Devex, she wrote for ABS-CBN, one of the largest broadcasting networks in the Philippines, and was a copy editor for various international scientific journals. She received her journalism degree from the University of Santo Tomas.
Ma. Eliza Villarino DevexElizaJV
Eliza is a veteran journalist focused on covering the most pressing issues and latest innovations in global health, humanitarian aid, sustainability, and development. A member of Mensa, Eliza has earned a master's degree in public affairs and bachelor's degree in political science from the University of the Philippines.