FGM/C TTA Team

The FGM/C Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Team is a collaborative between George Washington University, The U.S. End FGM/C Network, Sahiyo U.S ., and Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation. Collaboratively, the FGM/C TTA team is working to address female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), which is estimated to impact about half a million girls and women in the United States (U.S.). Our TTA team comprises experts and advocates with years of experience working on FGM/C prevention programming, survivor support services, storytelling, and more. You can read more about our TA services here.

This page is dedicated towards the resources that we have created. If you have any questions or would like to request either a training or resource, please contact us at fgmctta@gwu.edu.

Resources

Recognizing FGM/C as Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

This resource provides an overview of FGM/C, it’s intersections with other forms of GBV, and a call to action to integrate FGM/C into broader GBV support services and prevention efforts to increase capacity of care.

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Framing FGM/C in Providing Services, Public Perception, and Advocacy

This resource offers key takeaways from the Framing FGM/C in Providing Services, Public Perception, and Advocacy webinar and offers guidance on how to approach FGM/C-related messaging in a way that supports dignity and meaningful change.

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What Does Safety Planning Look Like in FGM/C?

Safety planning is an essential part of supporting survivors of and those at risk of undergoing FGM/C. This primer outlines key aspects of safety planning in the context of FGM/C, including considerations within healthcare settings.

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Webinars

Raising Awareness and Understanding of FGM/C in the U.S.

This webinar was recorded on October 23, 2024 and was a training session to bring awareness and understanding of FGM/C being practiced in the United States of America. It was a collaboration between the Department of Justice Office of Violence Against Women, Sahiyo, George Washington University, The U.S. End FGM/C Network, and Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation.

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Framing FGM/C in Providing Services, Public Perception, and Advocacy

This webinar was recorded on January 23, 2025. This training introduces key strategies for GBV service providers to frame conversations around FGM/C, focusing on how the way we discuss and represent the issue can influence public perception, advocacy, and community engagement. Participants will gain actionable insights into “how -to” approaches that foster culturally sensitive collaboration with impacted communities, while balancing a commitment to human rights and health.

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Understanding the US Legislative Landscape for FGM/C: Insights for Service Providers and Community Allies

This webinar was recorded on March 26, 2025. This training provided an overview of the legislative landscape related to anti-FGM/C policies on the national and state levels. In addition, participants walked away with concrete strategies for engaging in policy change and advocacy in FGM/C prevention and survivor supportive services.

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Integrating FGM/C Awareness and Action into Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services

This webinar was recorded on June 17, 2025. This training introduced FGM/C, its connection to other forms of violence, and strategies for how organizations can build awareness and address FGM/C in their current programming. Participants gained insights into the cultural, social, and legal aspects of FGM/C, equipping them to better serve their communities and the survivors they work with.

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