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21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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
26. 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
27. 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
28. Moving Connecticut ahead: Protecting girls from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting 
(News & Blog)
... Mr. Hernández served seven years as legislative and budget director in the office of Washington, D.C., Council member Jim Graham. Mr. Hernández served as a clerk to two judges in the District’s Court of ...
Created on 21 September 2022
29. Survivor Support Resources
(Resources)
... to prevent the practice, and to support survivors. WASHINGTON -  FGM/C – An educational toolkit for providers and survivors is the product of a unique collaboration between RAHMA, a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy ...
Created on 04 December 2020
30. FGC in the United States
(Resources)
... case  Implementing Survivor-Led FGM Law In Washington State  Coalition against female genital mutilation supports victims in Washington state  2023 Connecticut is 1 of 9 states without a ...
Created on 03 May 2017
31. Survivor Support Resources
(Uncategorised)
... or cutting (FGM/C) in the U.S. and around the world. FGM/C – An educational toolkit for providers and survivors is the product of a unique collaboration between RAHMA, a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy ...
Created on 21 June 2016
32. Our History
(Uncategorised)
... and optimistic color to signal a future free of gender-based violence. Participated End Violence Against Girls: Summit on FGM/C in Washington, DC, at the U.S. Institute of Peace.   2017   Launched ...
Created on 15 June 2016
33. Protecting Children in Washington State from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (2023-03-09)
(Events Calendar/Protecting Children in Washington State from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting)
Protecting Children in Washington State from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful social norm practiced worldwide and the United Nations has declared ...
Created on 06 March 2023
34. Virtual Briefing: Prevention & Response: How to Protect Washington’s Children & Support Survivors & Communities Impacted by Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. (08 May 2024)
(Events / Webinar)
... meeting on April 23rd, join us on Wednesday, May 8th to learn more about how Washington State plans to address the issue of female genital mutilation/cutting following the passage of State Senate Bill ...
Created on 30 April 2024
35. Protecting Children in Washington State from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (09 March 2023 12:30)
(Events / Webinar)
... that 25,000 girls and women living in Washington State are living with or at risk of undergoing FGM/C. They ranked the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area as the 5th highest metro area in the US in terms ...
Created on 28 March 2023
36. 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
37. 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
38. 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
39. 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
40. 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