Submissions

We understand that there is power in numbers, so we are asking for submissions on the topic of female genital cutting (FGC). We recognize the importance of storytelling. For this reason, we strive to let people affected by FGC share their own narratives, in their own words, and in their own time. If you have a story you are ready to share (whether it is about your own experience or experience of those close to you), please send it to us.

Blog posts are generally around 700 words to max 900 words, but can be shorter. Some ideas of possible topics include:

• If you have undergone FGC or Khatna
• If a friend or family member has undergone FGC
• If you were spared from the tradition. If your mother, father, relative, friend didn’t have you undergo it or your family doesn’t practice it.
• Your thoughts on why the Bohra or other Asian community began practicing FGC
• Your thoughts on how social change will occur and the practice will eventually come to an end
• A response to an article or event about FGC in the media
• If you have shared your story publicly, what were your interactions like within your community and with friends and family for having done so

If you wish to write about your story and still maintain your privacy, you can simply submit an anonymous entry or use a pseudonym. Of course, if you are comfortable using your own name, you may do so as well.  

The submission button below will bring you to a Google Form, which is designed to help with brainstorming for the writing process and connect you to the Editorial Team. We are also offering Zoom interviews as an alternative process for contributing to the blog. Over Zoom, we’ll chat about your ideas and work together to build a blog post. This is designed to reduce the pressure on those eager to share their ideas, but are intimidated by the writing process.