What’s Next for the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C?
By: Khushi Prakash On May 7th, 2026, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed SB 259 into law, marking a historic milestone in the state’s efforts to address female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). With this law, Connecticut became the 42nd state in the nation to enact legislation protecting women and girls from FGM/C. The passage of SB 259 […]
Reflections on the Oxford International Colloquium Toward Ending FGM: Mainstreaming FGM/C Within the GBV/VAWG Sector
By: Catherine Cox The last time I was in Oxford was in December, and the fog hung so low across the city that you could barely see two feet in front of you. I was back now, in July this time, and finally able to really see the beauty of the city during one of […]
Washington State SANE Training: Best Practices for Working with Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
On June 18th, Sahiyo and the U.S. Network to End FGM/C facilitated a 90-minute training designed specifically for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) in Washington State, focusing on building knowledge and information around female genital mutilation/cutting, (FGM/C), in Washington State, and supporting best practices for working with survivors of FGM/C. For SANEs in Washington State, […]