Become a Member

• An information-sharing and collaboration network that elevates and empowers its members, including FGM/C survivors.

• Support for advocacy and outreach on aspects of FGM/C critical to its members.

• A leadership voice to drive policy change and support funding for member activities. For more information about membership to the Network, please review the information below.

• You receive access to the knowledge, experience, and best practices of others working in your field and across sectors to strengthen your ability to serve your mission.

• You gain opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues across the country and around the world to leverage your resources and enhance your impact.

• You receive regular updates on events, research, funding and other news.

• You can quickly build coalitions for advocacy actions or outreach efforts

There are three types of membership:

Individual Membership is open to individuals who are (a) survivors of FGM/C that live and/or work in the U.S. or (b) individuals that work on the issue of FGM/C in the U.S., either professionally or through personal activism, and (c) individuals who are aligned with and committed to supporting the Network’s values. Individual members may participate in member listservs, working groups and discussion groups, member-only events, serve on the Network’s Steering Committee, and vote in Network elections.

Organizational Membership is open to organizations who are (a) actively engaged in working on the issue of FGM/C and (b) based in the United States and (c) aligned with and committed to supporting the Network’s values. Organizational members may participate in member listservs, working groups and discussion groups, member-only events, serve on the Network’s Steering Committee, and vote in Network elections.

International Membership is open to organizations and individuals that are (a) not based in the United States, (b) are actively engaged in working on the issue of FGM/C, and (c) are aligned with and committed to supporting the Network’s values. International members may participate in member listservs, working groups and discussion groups, and access member-only events and materials but are not eligible to serve on the Network’s Steering Committee or vote in Network elections.

Alignment with the Network’s values is critical. For example, organizations that tie the FGM/C issue to an anti-immigration or religious discrimination agenda are not appropriate members of the Network.

At this time there is no membership fee. Instead, members are strongly encouraged to contribute to the work of the Network.