The day of solidarity and action to end FGM brought together more than 300 participants from government, civil society, the diplomatic community, and Rotarians from Addis Ababa West, East, Bole, Finot, Addis Ababa and Enoto.
During the International Day against Female Genital Mutilation on Feb. 6, 2026, something bigger than a film happened.
We were deeply moved by Sara Adise, a survivor turned advocate, and member of the Rotary Club of Addis Ababa West, who showed her multi award winning global documentary. The documentary is titled Do You Remember Me? It is a true story of healing, dialogue and hope.
The day of solidarity and action to end FGM brought together more than 300 participants from government, civil society, the diplomatic community, and Rotarians from Addis Ababa West, East, Bole, Finot, Addis Ababa and Enoto.
The screening at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum Cinema was made possible with the support of the Embassy of Switzerland in Ethiopia, the Sara Aduse Foundation, together with Rotary Club of Addis Ababa-West.
Participants were honored to hear from the guest of honor, Ethiopia’s Health Minister H.E. Dr. Mekdes Daba, who reaffirmed Ethiopia’s strong commitment to ending FGM. We were also honored to hear from Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Ethiopia H.E. Riccarda Chanda, who underscored the importance of global solidarity in ending FGM and reaffirmed Switzerland’s continued support for education and women’s empowerment.
Rotary Club of Addis Ababa West President Abenezer Feleke highlighted Rotary’s focus areas and the importance of collaboration with the Sara Aduse Foundation and partners to end FGM.This moment also spotlighted the club’s progress in working with the Rotary Foundation toward a multi-year Global Grant to provide integrated reproductive health services, psychosocial support, and awareness for more than 400 survivors annually at Nina House in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia.