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41. 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
42. 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
43. Washington Coalition hosts educational webinar on female genital cutting
(News & Blog)
On March 9th, the Washington Coalition to End FGM/C, in partnership with Sahiyo, The U.S. End FGM/C Network, Children’s Alliance, and Mother Africa, held a webinar called Protecting Children in Washington ...
Created on 16 March 2023
44. Connecticut Coalition Members Testify on Bill #1438
(News & Blog)
By: Katie Bai After five years of tireless work from advocates, survivors, as well as medical and legal professionals in the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C, Bill #1438  – a bill that would protect ...
Created on 06 June 2025
45. Washington D.C. Passes Comprehensive Law to Protect Children from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(News & Blog)
By: Katie Bai After six years of tireless work from survivors, advocates, and legislators, Washington, D.C. has enacted L25-0322, now D.C. § 22–1431, titled the “Female Genital Mutilation Prohibition ...
Created on 02 June 2025
46. The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Caitlin LeMay
(News & Blog)
... or what your capacity is, there’s a place and there’s a way to get involved.” Caitlin and the Network assisted in the passage of Bill SSD 5453 in Washington, a piece of legislation aimed at ending the ...
Created on 20 August 2024
47. Reflecting on the FGC 101 Training at the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Conference
(News & Blog)
By: Jumai Olumo-Saidu Attending and presenting at the annual Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) conference in Springfield, Illinois, was a transformative experience. As a volunteer at ...
Created on 30 July 2024
48. Paving the Path to End FGC in Washington State! Year 1 in Review
(News & Blog)
We're excited to share the highlights of an incredible journey we've embarked on with our partners Mother Africa, The U.S. End FGM/C Network, and the Washington State Department of Health. Our collective ...
Created on 18 July 2024
49. Sahiyo U.S. Engages Community Stakeholders in Seattle, Washington to Advance Senate Bill 5453 Initiatives
(News & Blog)
On April 23rd, 2024, Sahiyo U.S., in collaboration with the Washington Department of Health, Mother Africa, and the U.S. End FGM/C Network, convened a significant gathering at Greenriver College, Kent ...
Created on 14 May 2024
50. Roundtable on Systems Change to Address FGM/C Perspectives from State and Municipal Coalitions - a virtual event
(News & Blog)
... Mariya Taher facilitated a panel discussion during the roundtable and featured coalition representatives came from Washington State, Connecticut, New York City, Minnesota, Greater Los Angeles, and Massachusetts. ...
Created on 17 July 2023
51. Washington State becomes 41st state to pass law against FGM/C
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo, as part of the Washington Coalition to End FGM/C, is ecstatic to announce that on April 20th, 2023, Washington state Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5453 concerning female genital mutilation/cutting ...
Created on 19 April 2023
52. Washington State makes progress to end FGM/C
(News & Blog)
Washington State is one of the remaining ten U.S. states without any law that addresses and prohibits female genial mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). FGM/C is a human rights violation and form of child abuse ...
Created on 05 April 2023
53. Washington Senate Bill 5453 moves to House Appropriations Committee
(News & Blog)
In Washington state, Senate Billl 5453 concerning female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) recently passed the House Committee unanimously, and is now scheduled for a public hearing with the House Appropriations ...
Created on 29 March 2023
54. Washington SB 5453 moves to the House
(News & Blog)
SB5453 in Washington State is onto a hearing in the State's House for Monday, March 13th after passing the Senate unanimously. To express your support of SB5453:   You can vote PRO by clicking ...
Created on 09 March 2023
55. A conversation with Washington activist Absa Samba: SB 5453 a product of collaboration and persistence
(News & Blog)
By Rachel Wine As the Washington Senate Bill 5453 concerning female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) moves forward in the legislature, I had the honor of speaking with Absa Samba, who has been instrumental ...
Created on 07 March 2023
56. My thoughts on the Washington Senate Bill to end FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... Sahiyo and the amazing work they were doing to end FGM/C; I decided to use my voice to advocate for what I believe to be right. As a part of my advocacy, I am volunteering with the Washington Coalition ...
Created on 13 February 2023
57. Washington Senate Bill 5453 concerning female genital mutilation/cutting moves forward in the Senate
(News & Blog)
On Tuesday, February 14th at 4:00 pm PST, SB 5453 concerning female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in Washington will move to the Senate Ways and Means Committee and for a Public Hearing.    Here ...
Created on 13 February 2023
58. The hearing for Washington Senate Bill 5453 concerning female genital mutilation/cutting
(News & Blog)
On Monday, January 30th at 10:30am PST, SB 5453 concerning female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) will be called for a hearing by the Washington state Law and Justice Committee. The bill, which was ...
Created on 27 January 2023
59. Uniting to End FGM/C Across the Americas: A Joint Statement
(News & Blog)
... End FGM/C Network, the End FGM Canada Network, George Washington University, Equality Now, and Sahiyo U.S. The Americas Alliance will also involve additional diverse groups of stakeholders dedicated to ...
Created on 06 February 2025
60. 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