FGM can feel like a faraway issue, but more than 513,000 women and girls across the US have been subjected to or are at risk of FGM. While FGM is criminalised at the federal level and in 41 states, the majority of laws are not comprehensive, and thousands of girls in the US remain at risk. In fact, 9 US states still do not have any specific law on FGM.
That’s where Equality Now comes in. With your support this year, we are working with our partners in Connecticut, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, Washington, Maryland, and California through coalition-building, awareness-raising, and intentional actions to ensure comprehensive laws against FGM and support for survivors. And that’s only in the United States. We are also actively working to end FGM across Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa.
John, with a gift of $10 or more, you can help make a difference in our work and the lives of millions of women and girls. Can we count on your support today in honour of International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM?
In solidarity,
Divya Srinivasan
Director, Ending Gender Based Violence
P.S. If you’re not able to donate today, but you’re located in Connecticut, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, Washington, Maryland, or California, please take a moment to contact your representatives. There are many ways to support equality, and your voice matters.
