Description The Department of Justice submitted this annual report tot he United States Congress pursuant to Section 4 of the Strengthening the Opposition to Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2020 or the STOP FGM Act of 2020, P.L. 116-309 (codified at 34 U.S.C. § 41312). The U.S. End FGM/C Network received a copy of the … Continued
Description Hotline Operator: San Francisco Asian Women’s Shelter Number: 1-877-751-0880 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST Trained advocates staff the lines and are knowledgeable on FGM/C and the cultural and social connotations in which it continues. They are there to provide a listening ear, care and support, and work … Continued
Description To learn more about the impact of laws in the U.S. on the anti-FGM/C movement, the Network facilitated a two-part series of listening sessions. This report highlights the key themes, implications, and recommendations that were highlighted duringthese listening sessions. Author The U.S. End FGM/C Network Resource Type Report Geographical Scope United States Year 2022 … Continued
Description On 8 February 2022, the Joint Programme launched the Global Youth Consortium Against FGM, a youth movement consisting of 700+ young people from more than 45 countries. The Consortium aims to empower young people to end FGM in their communities. The launch was a part of commemorations for the International Day of Zero Tolerance … Continued
Description As an informal network prior to its official launch, the U.S. End FGM/C Network embarked on a scoping effort to assess how it might best move forward in a way that maximizes its impact. This Executive Summary outlines the results of the scoping study. Author Equality Now, End FGM European Network, U.S. End FGM/C … Continued
Description This report highlights the causes and consequences of FGM/C as well as action steps and recommendations for the U.S. Government to help eradicate FGM/C in the U.S. Author U.S. End FGM/C Network Resource Type US Network Resources Geographical Scope U.S. Year Link Link
Description This report summarizes evidence, recommendations, and action steps that emerged from an expert convening on the intersection between mental health and FGM/C. Author U.S. End FGM/C Network Resource Type US Network Resources Geographical Scope International Year Link Link
Description This report is a joint publication by Equality Now, End FGM European Network and the US End FGM/C Network which highlights the global nature of FGM/C and calls for the acceleration of global action to end this practice. Author Equality Now, End FGM European Network, U.S. End FGM/C Network Resource Type US Network Resources … Continued
Description The U.S. FGM/C Network and the Tahirih Justice Center released a joint statement condeming recent legislation that links FGM/C with gender-affirming health care. Author U.S. End FGM/C Network and Tahirih Justice Center Resource Type US Based Resources Geographical Scope U.S. Year 2022 Link Link
Description The U.S. Department of Homeland Security outlines their outreach strategy for addressing FGM/C in the U.S. Author Department of Homeland Security Resource Type US Based Resources Geographical Scope U.S. Year 1/1/2017 Link Link