Take Action: Demand Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation in the U.S.
Updated 02-04-2021
10 states plus Washington, D.C. in the U.S. still do not have any laws protecting girls from this child abuse. With thousands of girls at risk, we cannot waste one more day. We are calling on our supporters in the 10 states plus D.C. to demand their legislators prioritize women and girls in their state by banning this practice. Legislators tell us that hearing from their constituents matters. They want to hear from you! Find sample letter templates and your legislators below if you live in one of the states who lack laws. Take five minutes and speak up for the girls who are voiceless.
Alabama
Alabama bill HB170 was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Judiciary on January 18, 2022. Contact your state representative and ask that they urge the committee to schedule HB170 for a hearing and support passage this year.
Sample letter: Ban Female Genital Mutilation in Alabama
Alaska
Contact your state legislators and ask that they sponsor comprehensive anti-FGM legislation this session.
Sample letter: Ban Female Genital Mutilation in Alaska
Connecticut
Contact your state legislators and ask that they sponsor comprehensive anti-FGM legislation this session.
Sample letter: Ban Female Genital Mutilation in Connecticut
Hawaii
Contact your state legislators and ask that they sponsor comprehensive anti-FGM legislation this session.
Sample letter: Ban Female Genital Mutilation in Hawaii
Maine
Contact your state legislators and ask that they sponsor comprehensive anti-FGM legislation this session.
Sample letter: Ban Female Genital Mutilation in Maine
Mississippi
Four anti-FGM bills have been introduced in Mississippi: HB1413, HB1550, SB2075 and SB2090. None have moved forward in their respective chambers. Contact your state legislators and ask that they sponsor and/or support a comprehensive anti-FGM bill this legislative session.
Sample letter: Ban Female Genital Mutilation in Mississippi
Montana
Contact your state legislators and ask that they sponsor comprehensive anti-FGM legislation this session.
Sample letter: Ban Female Genital Mutilation in Montana
Nebraska
Contact your state legislators and ask that they sponsor comprehensive anti-FGM legislation this session.
Sample letter: Ban Female Genital Mutilation in Nebraska
New Mexico
Contact your state legislators and ask that they sponsor comprehensive anti-FGM legislation this session.
Sample letter: Ban Female Genital Mutilation in New Mexico
Washington
Contact your state legislators and ask that they sponsor comprehensive anti-FGM legislation this session.
Sample letter: Ban Female Genital Mutilation in Washington
D.C.
B24-0516 is pending in the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety. A hearing will be held on February 28, 2022. Submit written testimony in support of B24-0516 and contact your councilmember and urge them to vote “yes.”
Sample letter: Ban Female Genital Mutilation in D.C.
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Stop FGM in all of the world, not just USA. What an inhuman and barbaric practice. It must be stopped!