FGM/C in California - Past, Present, and Future

The California Coalition to End FGM/C is hosting, “FGM/C In California - Past, Present, and Future,” a virtual event to discuss the work that needs to be done surrounding the issue of FGM/C in California. 

Date: Friday, October 11th

Time: 12:30 - 1:45 pm ET / 9:30 - 10:45 am PT

Registration: bit.ly/CAcoalitionwebinar 

The webinar will be held like a town hall, giving participants the chance to learn in a safe space about the topic of female genital mutilation/ cutting (FGM/C) through an interactive dialogue. Speakers will include Sahiyo U.S. Executive Director Mariya Taher; Shivangi Mirsa of Equality Now; Senait Admassu and Athia Carrim of the Greater LA FGM Task Force and African Coalition; and Orchid Pusey of the San Francisco Asian Women's Shelter.

Participants will discuss the shortcomings of the current law in California, which was written back in 1996. The coalition will also lay out how the legislation needs to be amended in order to create culturally sensitive and cognizant prevention and support programs to support survivors and those at risk of FGM/C. This townhall offers an opportunity to share and learn from survivors, advocates, service providers, and community members on the topic of FGM/C and the work being done to address the issue. You can read more about this event on Sahiyo's blog and register for the webinar here.