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41. Moving Connecticut Ahead: Protecting Girls from FGM/C (2022-09-29)
(Events Calendar/Moving Connecticut Ahead: Protecting Girls from FGM/C)
Moving Connecticut Ahead: Protecting Girls from FGM/C In 2013, the Population Reference Bureau estimated that 2,658 women and girls in Connecticut (CT) were at risk of undergoing - or having already undergone ...
Created on 23 September 2022
42. CT Coalition Press Conference in Connecticut (04 February 2025 10:00)
(Events / Community Meeting)
In recognition of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), the Connecticut Coalition will be having an in-person press conference on February 4th to bring ...
Created on 06 August 2024
43. FGM/C Informational Briefing (13 January 2025 10:58)
(Events / Training)
... at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, Connecticut .🤝The event will be an educational opportunity to learn about female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) with coffee and danishes provided! Don’t ...
Created on 21 December 2024
44. Preventing FGM/C in Connecticut – Why Comprehensive Laws Matter (25 January 2024 11:00)
(Events / Webinar)
... FGM/C in Connecticut – Why Comprehensive Laws Matter will provide timely information and resources for legislators and their staffs about FGM/C in the United States and the need for comprehensive state ...
Created on 09 January 2024
45. 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
46. Roundtable on Systems Change to Address FGM/C Perspectives from State and Municipal Coalitions (23 June 2023 12:00)
(Events / Webinar)
... the United States that work to address FGM/C. This roundtable will feature coalitions from Washington State, Connecticut, New York City, Minnesota, Greater Los Angeles, and Massachusetts. This roundtable ...
Created on 07 June 2023
47. Legislative Briefing on FGM/C in the State of Connecticut: A Collaboration between the Connecticut Coalition
(News & Blog)
On January 13th, the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C hosted a legislative briefing at the Legislative Building in Hartford, CT. The briefing was held in partnership with Sahiyo, Equality Now, and the ...
Created on 16 January 2025
48. Interview with Zehra Patwa of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about its members and all the important work they contribute toward ending ...
Created on 20 October 2024
49. Interview with Joanne Golden of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
By Juliet Shires Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about coalition members' important work toward policy creation ...
Created on 04 September 2024
50. The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Caitlin LeMay
(News & Blog)
 By: Juliet Shires Policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about them and their important work. Recently, Sahiyo’s policy ...
Created on 20 August 2024
51. The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Jo Keogh
(News & Blog)
By Juliet Shires Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about each individual and to better understand all the ...
Created on 30 April 2024
52. Building Support for the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C After Failure in 2024 Legislative Session
(News & Blog)
By Juliet Shires In the 2024 legislative session, the Connecticut Judiciary Committee failed to raise a bill that would protect children from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Rep. Jilian Gilchrest ...
Created on 23 April 2024
53. 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
54. The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C speaks with the Hartford Times
(News & Blog)
Within the U.S., there are currently 10 states without any laws in place to protect girls from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C); Connecticut is one of those states. Since 2021, the Connecticut ...
Created on 07 July 2022
55. The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting via Legislation in Connecticut
(News & Blog)
... US are believed to be at risk or have undergone it.  In 2013, the Population Reference Bureau estimated that there were 2,658 girls and women at risk of FGM/C in Connecticut. Connecticut remains one ...
Created on 02 June 2025
56. Urge Senator Winfield to Protect Girls from FGM/C in Connecticut
(News & Blog)
It's been four long years of advocating for a comprehensive bill that protects girls from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in Connecticut, and we’ve finally reached the point of having a raised ...
Created on 31 May 2025
57. Legislative Updates: Connecticut Moves Closer to Passing a Bill to Support Survivors of Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
It’s been a busy year so far in Connecticut when it comes to advocating to end female genital cutting, (FGC)! Here are some updates we’d like to share with you all: Legislative Developments On February ...
Created on 18 February 2025
58. Connecticut’s Lieutenant Governor Recognizes International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM/C
(News & Blog)
The Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C, of which Sahiyo is a founding member, is so pleased to see that Connecticut’s Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz has issued a citation to recognize February ...
Created on 06 February 2025
59. 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
60. 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