Orwall’s Senate Bill 6017 Advances Survivor Protections and Support in Washington State
By: Khushi Prakash Senate Bill 6017 is a survivor-centered piece of legislation in Washington State that strengthens protections for individuals impacted by sexual and gender-based violence, including survivors of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Sponsored by Senator Tina Orwall, the bill focuses on reducing re-traumatization, expanding survivor rights, and ensuring state laws better reflect trauma-informed and […]
Protecting Children, Supporting Survivors: Advancing FGM/C Legislation in Maryland
By Nareen Pogozelski The DMV Coalition to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, is hosting a webinar on February 25 at 11:30 AM ET to raise awareness amongst individuals and organizations on the work that has been done to address the human rights violation of FGM/C in Maryland. Webinar Details: Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is […]
Reflecting on HOPE MA’s Coalition Launch Event on February 6
On February 6, 2026 — the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting — the HOPE MA Coalition, (Holistic Organized Partnerships to End FGM/C in Massachusetts), officially launched at Girls Inc. of Worcester, bringing together nearly 40 healthcare providers, social workers, community advocates, survivors, and allies for a day of collective learning and […]