When Protecting Girls Is Twisted Into Attacking Trans Youth: FGM/C Survivors Fight Back Against Transphobic Right-Wing Narratives

Description

An op-ed that delves into the harmful conflation of FGM/C with gender-affirming care. With examples from Connecticut, Idaho, Texas, Utah, and Florida, this piece illustrates the ways in which transphobic policies have the ability to weaponize laws put in place to protect and support girls who have undergone or are at risk of undergoing FGM/C.

Author

Mariya Taher

Resource Type

Information on FGM/C and gender-affirming care, US-Specific Resources, Health Policy, Research

Geographical Scope

United States

Year

2024