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41. Zehra Patwa on Sahiyo and the Coalition to End FGM/C’s recent panel discussion with Connecticut legislators – and why it was a positive step forward
(News & Blog)
By Sheena Vasani Connecticut is one of nine states that have yet to enact a law protecting children from FGM/C, which is why Sahiyo along with other Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C members recently ...
Created on 22 February 2024
42. Connecticut Hosts a Legislative Briefing on Jan 25th
(News & Blog)
On January 25, 2025, the Connecticut (CT) Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity, Representative Jillian Gilchrest, CT General Assembly Bi-Partisan Women’s Caucus, and the CT Coalition ...
Created on 13 February 2024
43. It's a Marathon, Not a Rac
(News & Blog)
... The Gambia. Amie is an FGM/C survivor and anti-FGM/C advocate currently residing in Washington State. As a member of the Washington Coalition to End FGM/C, Amie helped Washington become the 41st state ...
Created on 12 January 2024
44. Legislative Roundtable held in Connecticut to discuss FGC
(News & Blog)
On November 6th, Sahiyo, as part of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C, supported a legislative briefing on the topic of female genital cutting (FGC) hosted by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, ...
Created on 14 November 2023
45. Exploring FGC with GBV Service Providers
(News & Blog)
... to FGC. A reflection discussion prompted conversations about effective ways to engage with the general public and survivors on the issue of FGC. With more than 15 SOAR coalition members in attendance, ...
Created on 14 November 2023
46. My experience at the Global Woman Awards and Walk to End FGM
(News & Blog)
... share some remarks on her behalf. I was eager to tell the crowd about Sahiyo’s work as Coalition members in Massachusetts, Washington, and Connecticut, and the successes of passing legislation in the ...
Created on 03 October 2023
47. Volunteer spotlight: Policy intern Delia Donovan
(News & Blog)
... the CT Coalition to End FGM/C, since Connecticut is one of the 9 states that doesn’t have a law that criminalizes FGC; I take notes for every coalition meeting we have, and reach out to other organizations ...
Created on 11 September 2023
48. Critical Intersections
(Programs)
... approaches to address FGM/C.  Organizations Trained:  World Bank FGM/C Legal Working Group  Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA)  If you and your organization would like to learn ...
Created on 28 August 2023
49. Jo Keogh reflects on the 2023 Women Deliver Conference
(News & Blog)
... people online. Amongst those attending the conference was Jo Keogh, Sahiyo U.S. Advisory Board member as well as a founding member of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C. She reflects on her experience ...
Created on 16 August 2023
50. Roundtable on Systems Change to Address FGM/C Perspectives from State and Municipal Coalitions - a virtual event
(News & Blog)
... State and Municipal Coalitions. The roundtable featured state and municipal coalitions and working groups from across the United States that work to address FGM/C domestically. Sahiyo U.S. Executive Director ...
Created on 17 July 2023
51. Moving Connecticut Ahead: Protecting Girls from FGM/C (2022-09-29)
(Events Calendar/Moving Connecticut Ahead: Protecting Girls from FGM/C)
... to address this issue through legislation to better protect its women and girls from FGM/C. This webinar is hosted by The Connecticut Coalition to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in partnership ...
Created on 23 September 2022
52. 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)
... through policy to better protect women, girls, and others from undergoing this harmful practice.  The Washington Coalition to End FGM/C is sponsoring this webinar in partnership with Sahiyo, The U.S. ...
Created on 06 March 2023
53. FGM/C Informational Briefing (13 January 2025 10:58)
(Events / Training)
The CT Coalition to End FGM/C, Equality Now, The U.S.End FGM/C Network, Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity, and Sahiyo are hosting an in-person event on January 13th, from 10am-12pm ...
Created on 21 December 2024
54. FGM/C in California - Past, Present, and Future (11 October 2024 12:30)
(Events / Webinar)
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.  ...
Created on 17 September 2024
55. Virtual Briefing: Prevention & Response: How to Protect Washington’s Children & Support Survivors & Communities Impacted by Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. (08 May 2024)
(Events / Webinar)
Date: Wednesday, May 8th, 2024, 12:30 to 1:30 pm PST / 3:30 to 4:30 pm EST Where: Zoom Meeting Registration link: https://bit.ly/WAFGMCMay8 Virtual Briefing Description: If you missed our in-person ...
Created on 30 April 2024
56. FGC 101 Follow up Conversation w/ South Asian SOAR (25 March 2024 12:00)
(Events / Training)
A special follow-up conversation to the FGC 101 training session, hosted by Sahiyo U.S. last November 2023 with coalition members of South Asian SOAR. This interactive session offers an opportunity for ...
Created on 05 March 2024
57. Preventing FGM/C in Connecticut – Why Comprehensive Laws Matter (25 January 2024 11:00)
(Events / Webinar)
Please join the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity, Representative Jillian Gilchrest and the CT Coalition to End FGM/C with special guests and co-hosts Lieutenant Governor Susan ...
Created on 09 January 2024
58. AFTTAP-Hosted Webinar on Digital Storytelling (01 August 2023 10:30)
(Events / Webinar)
... has been instrumental in establishing the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C, to support Connecticut in building education programs and passing a law against FGM/C as well. As of 2021, Mariya serves as ...
Created on 10 July 2023
59. Protecting Children in Washington State from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (09 March 2023 12:30)
(Events / Webinar)
Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful social norm practiced worldwide and the United Nations has declared it a human rights violation. A 2016 study by the Population Reference Bureau estimated ...
Created on 28 March 2023
60. 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