Bill Criminalizing FGM Works Its Way Through South Carolina Legislature
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A bill to criminalize female genital mutilation (FGM) in South Carolina passed the House sub-committee easily and unanimously this morning and is likely to pass full House committee soon with similar ease. The next hurdle will be South Carolina state Senate.
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Above, from left to right: Center VP for Outreach Christopher Holton, Center VP for Research & Analysis Clare Lopez, FGM survivor born and raised in Mali, Kadi Doumbia and FGM bill sponsor Rep. Heather Crawford
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Above, from left to right: FGM bill cosponsor Rep. Ashley Trantham, Center VP for Research & Analysis Clare Lopez, FGM survivor born and raised in Mali, Kadi Doumbia and FGM bill sponsor Rep. Heather Crawford
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FGM bill sponsor Rep. Heather Crawford
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FGM survivor born and raised in Mali, Kadi Doumbia
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