Sahiyo U.S. is pleased to announce that in collaboration with Mother Africa, the U.S. End FGM/C Network, and the Washington State Department of Health, we are seeking dedicated individuals to serve on an Advisory Committee for a Washington state-supported initiative aimed at preventing and responding to female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). This initiative,part of the implementation of Washington state law - SSB 5453, Section 6, aims to enhance statewide efforts to support FGM/C survivors and prevent future cases through strategic planning, community engagement, and education.
Advisory Committee members will be given a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant public health and human rights effort. Members will play a critical role in shaping effective responses to FGM/C throughout the state. Advisory Committee Members will also participate in specialized subwork committees focused on areas such as community prevention and education, healthcare provider training, government agency response coordination, and/or other topics as agreed upon by the initial Advisory Committee.
Advisory Committee Role Description
Project Time Frame: April 2024 to June 2025
Location: Washington State (Hybrid – Remote and In-Person Meetings as Required)
Time Commitment: 3-5 hours a month
Honorarium: $75 per hour
The initiative seeks to include perspectives from a wide range of professional backgrounds, personal experiences, and viewpoints, fostering inclusive and responsive strategies. We are interested in engaging those directly impacted by FGM/C, including survivors and individuals from practicing communities and other allies in this work, including related social justice fields such as reproductive health, child protection professionals, LGBTQI+ agencies. We also acknowledge the need for and vital role that faith leaders, men, and other community members play in the work to end FGM/C and invite all these various communities to apply to be a part of the Advisory Committee.. To ensure the effectiveness and diversity of the advisory committee dedicated to the prevention of and response to FGM/C in Washington state, applicants should:
- Understand the experience of survivors and/or willing to learn and engage with learning more on the topic
- Be committed to raising awareness about the harmsof FGM/C
- Value community and collaboration
- Respect the differences between various cultures
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*The Advisory Committee and related project in Washington State is funded by the Washington State Department of Health*
If you missed our in-person meeting on April 23rd, join us on Wednesday, May 8th 12:30 to 1:30 pm PST / 3:30 to 4:30 pm EST for a virtual meeting to learn more about how Washington State plans to address the issue of female genital mutilation/cutting following the passage of State Senate Bill 5453- An Act Relative to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in April 2023.
- Registration link: https://bit.ly/WAFGMCMay8
- Or scan the QR code (below)
Additionally, to stay engaged and continue learning about FGM/C, join Sahiyo U.S. and the US End FGM/C Network for our upcoming training session on FGM/C on May 23, 2024, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Pacific
- Register at: https://bit.ly/May23FGMCTraining
- Or scan the QR code (below)
For more information about the project or any additional questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..