The US End FGM/C Network

06/17/2026

Young people are often invited into conversations about change. But are they truly trusted to lead them?

Recorded at Women Deliver, this special collaboration between The U.S. End FGM/C Network and the End Fgm EU features a conversation with Bassmala Morkaz, Youth Ambassador and host of The Purple Chair.

Together, we discuss how podcasts and digital media engage younger generations, challenge stigma around FGM/C and create space for new voices in advocacy.

Listen now https://changingnarrativespodcast.libsyn.com/?_gl=1*1qn0de6*_gcl_au*MTE4MDQxNzU3OS4xNzgwOTQyOTQ4*_ga*Njk5ODYzNTczLjE3NzMxNDQ3MTU.*_ga_6MD8SMG8NT*czE3ODE2NzcwNzckbzU4JGcxJHQxNzgxNjc3MTA1JGozMiRsMCRoMTM3MDk2NzgwOQ

06/17/2026

What isn’t counted is often overlooked.

In this clip from Global Movements to End FGM/C: Strategies, Solidarity and Social Change, Nabeela Iqbal discusses the importance of data in and why evidence is critical to advancing efforts to end FGM/C.

Watch the full webinar on our YouTube channel.

06/16/2026

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to ending FGM/C.

In this clip from Global Movements to End FGM/C: Strategies, Solidarity and Social Change, Naimah Hassan shares how AWRA approaches movement-building and support communities.

Watch the full webinar on our YouTube channel.

06/15/2026

FGM/C is often assumed not to exist in many parts of Asia.

In this clip from our webinar Global Movements to End FGM/C: Strategies, Solidarity and Social Change, Nabeela Iqbal speaks about the reality in and across and the challenge of addressing FGM/C many still don’t believe is happening.

Watch the full webinar on our YouTube channel.

VisibilityMatters

06/10/2026

New episode is live.

In this episode, we sit down with Equality Now’s Leandra Becerra to talk about the movement to address /C in , the importance of Indigenous and community leadership and what the Americas Alliance represents for the future of regional collaboration.

Listen nows://open.spotify.com/episode/5FbiAFAMcsVsg6QkZcw3Sk?fbclid=PARlRTSASWTz9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacQFirL6Lw65y5c0kP5ofTblBmexGJXiXDO7gfzCw7ASX7XzIIqxVIHS6C0Mg_aem_rgZ-YCT1lAEj1ql6iBSUWA

06/08/2026

Happening today👇

Grassroots and survivor-led organizations are doing critical work to end FGM/C but funding remains limited and difficult to access.

Join us on June 8th at 1 PM for “Mapping the FGM/C Funding Landscape: Gaps, Trends, and Opportunities” along with Wallace Global Fund.

We’ll discuss:
• Current funding trends and gaps
• What funders are prioritizing
• Opportunities for organizations at every level
• Tips for building strong, competitive proposals

If you’re working to end FGM/C, this conversation is for you. Register: https://secure.ngpvan.com/QnsqfqXDJkOijJ5QINxl6g2

06/02/2026

What makes a movement effective?

Not awareness alone.
Not one campaign.
Not one organization.

In this clip from our webinar, Global Movements to End FGM/C: Strategies, Solidarity, and Social Change, Rukia Omer shares why collective movement-building is essential to ending FGM/C.

Watch the full webinar: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LgCTkPKR5lc&pp=ygUPVXNlbmRmZ21uZXR3b3Jr0gcJCT4Co7VqN5tD&ra=m

05/29/2026

Earlier this week, our Executive Director, Caitlin LeMay and Olivia Harris, Sahiyo Massachusetts Community Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator, led an FGM/C training for s*x educators at the New England S*x Ed Conference as part of the HOPE MA Project.

05/28/2026

Grassroots and survivor-led organizations are doing critical work to end FGM/C but funding remains limited and difficult to access.

Join us on June 8th at 1 PM for “Mapping the FGM/C Funding Landscape: Gaps, Trends, and Opportunities” along with Wallace Global Fund.

We’ll discuss:
• Current funding trends and gaps
• What funders are prioritizing
• Opportunities for organizations at every level
• Tips for building strong, competitive proposals

If you’re working to end FGM/C, this conversation is for you. Register: https://secure.ngpvan.com/QnsqfqXDJkOijJ5QINxl6g2

05/28/2026

We had the honor of joining survivors, advocates and Trans, Gender Non-conforming and Inters*x (TGNI) community members at a retreat in the Adirondacks for a few days of connection, healing and reflection.

We held space to examine the harmful narratives affecting FGM/C survivors and TGNI communities, creating room for shared learning, storytelling and support.

We are grateful for every person who brought their story, their heart and their presence into that space.