Stepping into Advocacy: Reflecting on Maryland’s New FGM/C Law as a Policy Intern
By Harshita Dasot Maryland signed SB907/HB1389 into law on April 14, 2026, strengthening state protections against the human rights violation that is female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). As someone who started as a Policy Intern with Sahiyo in April of this year, my first few days were an incredible introduction to how policy change actually happens. […]
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 […]
Strengthening Maryland’s Law Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: The SAFE Act and the Path Forward
By Nareen Pogozelski On November 1, 2025, the DMV Coalition to End FGM/C — a regional coalition of organizations working to end gender-based violence in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, of which Sahiyo is a member — had the privilege of presenting our bill proposal at the 30th Annual Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women (MLAW) […]
DMV Coalition Hosts Powerful Webinar on Ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the Region
By: Katie Bai On July 1st, 2025, the DMV Coalition to End FGM/C hosted an impactful webinar, titled “A History of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Washington D.C.,” that brought together over 40 attendees from across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and beyond! The event was a powerful reminder of the strength and momentum behind […]