By: Khushi Prakash On April 27, 2026, the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/G, in partnership with the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity (CWCSEO), held a press conference in front of the Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford. Survivors, advocates, and legislators gathered to raise awareness of Connecticut Raised Bill SB 259. Speakers included: Together, they emphasized the importance of survivor-centered policy, …
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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 on April 21st in the Connecticut Senate and passed on Monday, April 27th in the House of Representatives. The bill will next go to Governor Lamont’s …
Connecticut Judiciary Committee Hears Testimony on SB 259 to Strengthen Protections for Women Against Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)
By: Khushi Prakash On Monday, March 2nd, SB 259 was heard before the Connecticut General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee. The hearing brought together advocates, policy experts, and survivors who testified to the urgent need for comprehensive state-level protections against FGM/C. They include: Together the speakers highlighted the serious physical, psychological, and social harms associated with FGM/C. Advocates emphasized that comprehensive legislation …
Connecticut Raises Bill to Protect Children from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Judiciary Committee for 2026 Legislative Session
By: Khushi Prakash On February 18, 2026 the proposal to protect children from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) was formally placed on the Judiciary Committee agenda, and the very next day, Raised Bill No. 259 was introduced. This bill is a needed step forward for survivor protections in Connecticut. What the bill does Next Steps The next step is for a …
Advancing Protections: Connecticut Legislators Briefed on the Urgent Need for Comprehensive Legislation Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
By: Khushi Prakash On January 29th, 2026, the Connecticut Coalition to End Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C) partnered with the Commission on Women, Chidlren, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity (CWCSEO) to host an informational briefing for Connecticut legislators and their staff at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. Survivors, advocates, and members of the CT Coalition to End FGM/C presented …
Ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: Informational Briefing for Legislators and Staff
On January 29, 2026, the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C will host an informational briefing for Connecticut legislators and legislative staff ahead of the 2026 legislative session. The briefing will provide essential background on female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) as a human rights violation, its presence in Connecticut, and the urgent need for comprehensive state-level legislation to address the harmful practice. …
Connecticut Bill Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, Senate Bill 1438, is Not Called for a Vote
At the beginning of the 2025 legislative session, passing a bill in Connecticut (CT) protecting children from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) seemed promising. “An Act Prohibiting Female Genital Mutilation” (SB 1438) marked the first time a bill was raised in the past five years of advocacy by the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C. The Coalition held a legislative briefing in …
Urge Senator Winfield to Protect Girls from FGM/C in Connecticut
It’s been four long years of advocating for a comprehensive bill that protects girls from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in Connecticut, and we’ve finally reached the point of having a raised bill that the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C supports. But we need your help. If you can, please call Senator Winfield and request that he call SB 1438, An …
The Coalition’s Official Statement on Bill #1438
Bill #1438, a bill that would ban FGM/C in Connecticut, has been voted out of the Judiciary Committee and is headed to the Senate. This current bill excludes our original language, which included educational provisions and civil remedies for survivors. Below is our official statement on the current state of Bill #1438: The Connecticut Coalition to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting …
Engaging the Next Generation: A Conversation on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
By Katie Bai On Tuesday, February 18th, Sahiyo (a founding member organization of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C) had the privilege of speaking to students at a Connecticut high school government class at the Academy of Information Technology & Engineering in Stamford, Connecticut (CT). Our presentation focused on the impact of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) on Connecticut communities, the …