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1. Washington D.C. Passes Comprehensive Law to Protect Children from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(News & Blog)
... enacted effectively. To that effort, the DMV Coalition to End FGM/C, founded in 2024, will stand united in support of this FGM/C legislation and commit to carrying out initiatives that continue to support ...
Created on 02 June 2025
2. The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting via Legislation in Connecticut
(News & Blog)
... not having enough support and the bill not being survivor-led.  However, in 2020, the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C was formed to advocate for legislative change in the state. Bringing together ...
Created on 02 June 2025
3. Urge Senator Winfield to Protect Girls from FGM/C in Connecticut
(News & Blog)
... bill that the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C supports. But we need your help. If you can, please call Senator Winfield and request that he call SB 1438, "An Act Prohibiting Female Genital Mutilation," ...
Created on 31 May 2025
4. Intern Spotlight: Katie Bai
(News & Blog)
... social media posts, and a high school presentation for the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C. In my short time at Sahiyo, I’ve also edited testimony for a committee hearing, written blogs about the history ...
Created on 10 April 2025
5. Reflecting on “Storytelling as a Tool for Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C) Survivor-Centered Change” at CSW 69
(News & Blog)
On March 18, 2025, Sahiyo co-hosted a powerful parallel session during the 69th Commission on the Status of Women titled “Storytelling as a Tool for FGM/C Survivor-Centered Change.” Organized in partnership ...
Created on 21 March 2025
6. Reframing FGM/C Through an Intersectional Lens at CSW69
(News & Blog)
On March 13, 2025, the Global Platform for Action to End FGM/C hosted a powerful session at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), titled "Reframing FGM/C Through an Intersectional Lens." ...
Created on 18 March 2025
7. Announcing Our New T&TA MA Coordinator: Olivia Harris
(News & Blog)
... programs aimed at addressing FGC throughout the state of Massachusetts. By the end of this project, we hope to establish a statewide coalition to protect and support those impacted by FGC. For more information, ...
Created on 12 March 2025
8. 2025 Comedy Show & Auction Sponsor Spotlight: Zehra Patwa
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo will host its third annual Women's Day Celebration & Silent Auction with the goal of raising $15,000 in support of our work to end female genital cutting. The auction will open on Wednesday, March ...
Created on 06 March 2025
9. Intern Spotlight: Policy Intern Rachel Aguilar
(News & Blog)
... to end FGM/C. What does your work with Sahiyo involve? I am a policy intern! This means that I work to support Sahiyo and various policy-focused state coalitions in their work. I help write and review ...
Created on 18 February 2025
10. Legislative Updates: Connecticut Moves Closer to Passing a Bill to Support Survivors of Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... Connecticut Coalition to End FGMC held a press conference to raise awareness about FGM/C and introduce House Bill 6596: An Act Concerning The Prevention Of Female Genital Mutilation. This proposed bill ...
Created on 18 February 2025
11. Uniting to End FGM/C Across the Americas: A Joint Statement
(News & Blog)
... to End FGM,” we are delighted to announce the formation of the Americas Alliance to End FGM/C.  The Americas Alliance will serve as a coalition of organizations, governments, researchers, activists, ...
Created on 06 February 2025
12. Connecticut’s Lieutenant Governor Recognizes International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM/C
(News & Blog)
The Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C, of which Sahiyo is a founding member, is so pleased to see that Connecticut’s Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz has issued a citation to recognize February ...
Created on 06 February 2025
13. Press Conference Announced In Honor of International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGMC)
(News & Blog)
... with the Connecticut Coalition to End FGMC will hold a press conference to raise awareness about this critical issue, discuss ongoing advocacy efforts, and highlight House Bill 6596: An Act Concerning ...
Created on 29 January 2025
14. Legislative Briefing on FGM/C in the State of Connecticut: A Collaboration between the Connecticut Coalition
(News & Blog)
On January 13th, the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C hosted a legislative briefing at the Legislative Building in Hartford, CT. The briefing was held in partnership with Sahiyo, Equality Now, and the ...
Created on 16 January 2025
15. Kicking off our Massachusetts Community Health & Healthy Aging Project to build a state-wide coalition addressing FGM/C
(News & Blog)
Last month, we hosted our first meeting for the Massachusetts Community Healthy and Healthy Aging project. The meeting, which took place at Birdhouse in Amesbury Massachusetts, marked the beginning of ...
Created on 14 January 2025
16. Sustainable Development Goals: How the UNs Benchmarks Align with Sahiyo’s Mission to End Female Gential Cutting
(News & Blog)
... policy coalitions, and technical training seminars, Sahiyo has found that as more people speak out and stimulate dialogue, we reach a threshold where change becomes more likely. By building this coalition ...
Created on 12 December 2024
17. The Washington Coalition to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Interview Series: Amie Kujabi
(News & Blog)
By: Sara Khattak Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Washington Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about coalition member’s important work toward creating policy ...
Created on 19 November 2024
18. Breaking the Silence
(News & Blog)
... and commitment to making a difference. I hope it resonates with others and encourages them to take action too. Simenesh Comollo is a domestic violence advisor for the Connecticut Coalition Against ...
Created on 05 November 2024
19. The Washington Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Dr. Muna Osman
(News & Blog)
Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Washington Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about coalition members' important work toward policy creation on female genital ...
Created on 24 October 2024
20. The forgotten history of female genital cutting in the United States
(News & Blog)
... for example, there are currently no state-level anti-FGC laws. The CT Coalition to End FGM/C, a survivor-led organization, has been working since 2020, advocating for the passage of laws that protect children ...
Created on 24 October 2024