How Anti-Trans Policies Are Disrupting Efforts to Prevent Genital Mutilation

How anti-trans policies are disrupting efforts to prevent genital mutilation

This story was originally reported by Jasmine Mithani and Orion Rummler of The 19th. Meet Jasmine and Orion and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy.Connecticut is one of only a handful of states without a law banning female genital mutilation and cutting, a human rights violation and one of the most extreme forms of gender-based violence. FGM/C, as the practice is often abbreviated, can be done for cultural reasons or a w…

Anti-trans policies aren't preventing genital mutilation — they're disrupting efforts to stop it

Connecticut is one of only a handful of states without a law banning female genital mutilation and cutting, a human rights violation and one of the most extreme forms of gender-based violence. FGM/C, as the practice is often abbreviated, can be done for cultural reasons or a way to exert control over sexuality. It is most often performed on young girls without their consent, has no medical value, and can result in severe medical complications li…