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1. About - Funders & Partners
Created on 02 December 2020
2. About - Our Story
Created on 30 November -0001
3. Engaging the Next Generation: A Conversation on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(News & Blog)
By Katie Bai On Tuesday, February 18th, Sahiyo had the privilege of speaking to students at a Connecticut high school government class at the Academy of Information Technology & Engineering in Stamford, ...
Created on 10 April 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. Legislative Updates: Connecticut Moves Closer to Passing a Bill to Support Survivors of Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
It’s been a busy year so far in Connecticut when it comes to advocating to end female genital cutting, (FGC)! Here are some updates we’d like to share with you all: Legislative Developments On February ...
Created on 18 February 2025
6. 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
7. Calling CT Residents to Action - Ban FGM/C in Connecticut
(News & Blog)
Connecticut legislatures have recently introduced House Bill 6596 to protect girls and women from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Connecticut is one of only nine states without legislation protecting ...
Created on 30 January 2025
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. The forgotten history of female genital cutting in the United States
(News & Blog)
... Mutilation Act of 2020, also known as the Stop FGM Act 2020, to ensure that FGC remained illegal to perform on a girl in the United States.  Laws on FGC also vary at the state level. In Connecticut, ...
Created on 24 October 2024
12. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... meeting, keep in mind a few key points: First, focus on the key message that best supports your position. End FGM Network, the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C, and the Washington Coalition to End ...
Created on 22 October 2024
13. Interview with Zehra Patwa of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about its members and all the important work they contribute toward ending ...
Created on 20 October 2024
14. Interview with Joanne Golden of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
By Juliet Shires Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about coalition members' important work toward policy creation ...
Created on 04 September 2024
15. The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Caitlin LeMay
(News & Blog)
 By: Juliet Shires Policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about them and their important work. Recently, Sahiyo’s policy ...
Created on 20 August 2024
16. Sahiyo U.S. Releases New Impact Report: Policy Outreach, Education, and Advocacy Program
(News & Blog)
... in geographies such as Massachusetts, Connecticut, Washington, Michigan, and New York City.  Take a look at some of the highlights: Why We Engage in Policy Work: We recognize that to end FGC and support ...
Created on 20 August 2024
17. Intern Spotlight: Policy Intern Sara Khattak
(News & Blog)
... FGM/C. I’ve attended meetings for the Washington, Connecticut, Hawaii, and DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) coalitions to End FGM/C. Each coalition is at a different progress stage, so I’m gaining a well-rounded ...
Created on 15 August 2024
18. The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Jo Keogh
(News & Blog)
By Juliet Shires Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about each individual and to better understand all the ...
Created on 30 April 2024
19. Building Support for the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C After Failure in 2024 Legislative Session
(News & Blog)
By Juliet Shires In the 2024 legislative session, the Connecticut Judiciary Committee failed to raise a bill that would protect children from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Rep. Jilian Gilchrest ...
Created on 23 April 2024
20. Calling on the CT legislature to protect girls from FGM/C
(News & Blog)
A bill to protect children from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in Connecticut (CT) has not been raised by the Connecticut Judiciary Committee in the 2024 legislative session. This news comes ...
Created on 21 March 2024