Vacation cutting is the practice of sending girls and young women out of New York, where female genital mutilation (FGM) is illegal, to a country abroad where they will undergo the dangerous procedure.
“It is difficult to put into words just how terrifying and painful the whole experience was. For many months afterwards, I suffered recurring flashbacks, nightmares, and insomnia. I still suffer some to this day.”
– Fanta, survivor of FGM
You can speak up for girls in our state. Sign the letter, and tell the New York State Assembly to protect girls in our state from this harmful practice.
Speaker @CarlHeastie, vacation cutting hurts girls. Bring the vacation cutting bill to a vote: http://bit.ly/endFGMNY #endFGMNY #endFGM
I told the NY State Assembly to protect girls & end vacation cutting. Join me : http://bit.ly/endFGMNY #endFGMNY #endFGM
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