After 6 Years of Organizing, Connecticut Passes Legislation to Protect Children from Female Genital Mutilation / Cutting
We are thrilled to announce that after six years of survivor-led organizing, (including a Change.org petition), coalition-building, education, and community engagement, legislation addressing FGM/C has passed in Connecticut. CT Senate Bill 259 was passed April 21st in the Connecticut Senate and passed on Monday, April 27th in the House of Representatives. The bill will next […]
Maryland passes legislation strengthening protections against FGM/C
We are happy to share that on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, SB907 and HB1389 were signed into law in Maryland by Governor Wes Moore! HB1289 and SB907 will introduce more in-depth protections for survivors of FGM/C and those who are at risk of undergoing this practice. These protections include: These bills were sponsored by Delegate […]