Sini Sanuman

Sini Sanuman is a Malian non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 2002 in Bamako. Its name means "a healthy tomorrow" in Bambara, Mali's national language. The organization brings together 56 associations and operates across the entire Malian territory. Its stated purpose is to combat violence against women and children, in particular female genital mutilation (FGM), and it works with facilitators, trainers and psychologists on fighting sexual violence and empowering women. The organization grew out of a 2001 signature campaign called the Pact against Excision, launched in Bamako to gather testimonies against excision and encourage citizens to commit to abandoning the practice. This campaign and petition, launched in partnership with 56 associations including Amnesty International, Planned Parenthood, the Djoblita centre and APDF, aimed to pressure legislative authorities to incorporate condemnation of FGM into Malian law. In October 2007, 30,000 signatures were submitted to the Malian National Assembly; by 2010 the count reached 50,000 signatures; and in May 2015, 68,000 signatures were submitted to the parliamentary commission against violence against women. In 2012, the situation of women worsened following the revolt led by the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad. More than 500,000 Malians were displaced, many fleeing to the south of the country. With financial support from UNICEF, Sini Sanuman urgently redirected its actions to support displaced women who were victims of rape or gender-based violence (GBV). More than 300 women received medical services in Bamako. In June 2014, in partnership with the Advocacy Project and Zivik, Sini Sanuman took part in new actions aimed at empowering women who had suffered GBV during the conflict or displacement. Two centres were opened, one in Bourem and one in Commune 1 of Bamako. Training and activities such as soap-making, sewing and embroidery were offered to these women, enabling them to earn a living and gain independence. In 2017, two new centres opened: one in Gao and one in Commune CV of the Bamako district. The organization's methods include fighting harmful traditional practices such as scarring, tattooing, force-feeding, bloodletting, early and forced marriage, levirate, sororate, nutritional taboos, physical violence against women, the use of so-called aphrodisiac products, skin depigmentation, humiliating practices during difficult childbirth, infanticide of orphans and children born out of wedlock, removal of the uvula, teeth filing, excessive diets in view of marriage, and in particular excision. It also works to reduce sexual violence, which was aggravated by the crises that have shaken Mali since 2012, including public rape used as punishment by Islamist groups. Its women's empowerment programme provides training in soap-making, embroidery and sewing, typically requiring only three months of training. The programme has produced 34,576 bars of soap, 1,200 uniforms, 180 pieces of clothing for the beneficiaries themselves, 335 embroidered squares, 708 doilies and some bags and rugs. Sini Sanuman's areas of activity include governance (promoting human rights, particularly the rights of children and women, problem-solving process principles and fundamental democratic principles), hygiene and health (bodily autonomy, sanitation, reproductive health), harmful practices (early or forced marriage, FGM/excision, prostitution) and economics (project and resource management, vocational learning, facilitating women's access to microcredit through the Caisse Mutuelle de l'Education et de la Culture, CAMEC).

Sini Sanuman was created in 2002 in Bamako, Mali. Its name means "a healthy tomorrow" in Bambara, the national language of Mali. The organization brings together 56 associations and is present throughout Malian territory. It was born out of a 2001 signature campaign called the Pact against Excision, launched in Bamako to gather testimonies against excision and encourage citizens to commit to abandoning the practice. This campaign and petition, launched in partnership with 56 associations including Amnesty International, Planned Parenthood, the Djoblita centre and APDF, aimed to pressure legislative authorities to incorporate condemnation of female genital mutilation into Malian law. In October 2007, 30,000 signatures were submitted to the Malian National Assembly. By 2010, the count reached 50,000 signatures. In May 2015, 68,000 signatures were submitted to the parliamentary commission against violence against women. In 2012, the situation of women worsened following the revolt led by the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad. More than 500,000 Malians were displaced, many fleeing to the south of the country. Sini Sanuman, with financial support from UNICEF, urgently redirected its actions to support displaced women who were victims of rape or gender-based violence (GBV). More than 300 women received medical services in Bamako. In June 2014, in partnership with the Advocacy Project and Zivik, Sini Sanuman participated in new actions aimed at empowering women who had suffered GBV during the conflict or displacement. Two centres were opened, one in Bourem and one in Commune 1 of Bamako. Training and activities such as soap-making, sewing and embroidery were offered to these women, enabling them to earn a living and gain independence. In 2017, two new centres opened: one in Gao and one in Commune CV of the Bamako district. The organization's methods and actions focus on fighting female genital mutilation and other harmful practices, reducing sexual violence, and empowering women. It fights actively against cultural practices harmful to the health of women and children: scarring, tattooing, force-feeding, bloodletting, early and forced marriage, levirate, sororate, nutritional taboos, physical violence against women, the use of so-called aphrodisiac products, skin depigmentation, humiliating practices during difficult childbirth, infanticide of orphans and children born out of wedlock, removal of the uvula, teeth filing, excessive diets in view of marriage, and in particular excision. It also works to reduce sexual violence, which was aggravated by the crises that have shaken Mali since 2012, in particular the takeover of the Tuareg rebellion by Islamists. Not wearing the veil, travelling by two-wheeled vehicle, smoking, or bathing and using toilets in the river were punishable by very severe violence from the Islamists. Public rape, or rape in front of families, became a regular punishment for all women not respecting these principles, and fell upon hundreds of women. Finally, forced marriages were precipitated because of rapes. For women's empowerment, training is provided in soap-making, embroidery and sewing. These skills generally require only three months of training. The programme has produced 34,576 bars of soap, 1,200 uniforms, 180 pieces of clothing for the beneficiaries themselves, 335 embroidered squares, 708 doilies and some bags and rugs. The organization's areas of activity include governance (promoting human rights, particularly the rights of children and women, the principles of the problem-solving process, and the fundamental principles of democracy), hygiene and health (bodily autonomy, sanitation, reproductive health), harmful practices (early or forced marriage, FGM/excision, prostitution) and economics (project and resource management, vocational learning, facilitating women's access to microcredit through the Caisse Mutuelle de l'Education et de la Culture, CAMEC). Its networks and partners include the Advocacy Project, based in Washington, which has been a partner since 2013. Since 2014, graduate students called Peace Fellows have been sent to Bamako to work with Sini Sanuman for seven months. They participate in project management, the creation of newsletters on empowerment and psychosocial support projects, organizational strengthening through Excel training, report writing, obtaining funding, seeking outlets for the products of the women beneficiaries, and communication. UNICEF has been a partner since 2007 in the fight against violence against women and children. This partnership mainly aims to educate women and girls about the reproductive health dangers induced by female genital mutilation.

• 2017

  Two new centres opened in Gao and Bamako Commune CV.

• 2015

  68,000 signatures submitted to the parliamentary commission against violence against women.

• 2014

  Two centres opened (Bourem and Bamako Commune 1) for women's empowerment; Peace Fellows programme starts.

• 2013

  Partnership with The Advocacy Project begins.

• 2012

  With UNICEF support, actions redirected to support displaced women victims of rape and GBV after the MNLA revolt.

• 2010

  50,000 signatures collected.

• 2007

  30,000 signatures submitted to the Malian National Assembly; UNICEF partnership begins.

• 2002

  Sini Sanuman founded in Bamako, Mali.

• 2001

  Signature campaign 'Pact against Excision' launched in Bamako.

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