FGM/C Prevention & Response in Washington State

Mother Africa is committed to ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) through survivor-centered, community-led prevention, education, and advocacy efforts. Our work centers the voices, experiences, and leadership of impacted communities while advancing systems-level change locally and statewide.

Our Role in FGM/C Prevention & Response

Through our FGM/C work, Mother Africa focuses on:

  • Community education & awareness to address myths, stigma, and misinformation around FGM/C

  • Survivor-centered support and referrals, prioritizing safety, dignity, and confidentiality

  • Partnerships and coalition-building with local, regional, and statewide stakeholders

  • Policy advocacy to strengthen protections, prevention efforts, and access to culturally responsive services

Our approach recognizes FGM/C as a human rights issue and a public health concern that requires sustained investment, trust-based engagement, and long-term community leadership.

Learn More About FGM/C

To learn more about Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, including definitions, global and U.S. context, and survivor-informed resources, visit the Washington State FGMC Website.

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International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM

This year on February 6, Mother Africa is joining the global community in recognizing the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. This day honors survivors and reinforces our collective responsibility to end FGM/C through prevention, protection, and accountability.

Read the zero tolerance day post

Voices to End FGM/C

As part of our commitment to centering survivor voices, we uplift initiatives that amplify lived experiences and community storytelling. Voices to End FGM/C is a powerful global platform that shares survivor stories, perspectives, and calls to action to end FGM/C.

We gratefully acknowledge and credit Voices to End FGM/C for their leadership in survivor-led storytelling and awareness-raising.

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Get Involved

Ending FGM/C requires sustained commitment, collaboration, and community leadership. Whether you are a survivor, advocate, service provider, or ally, we invite you to learn, engage, and stand with us in advancing a future free from FGM/C.