Video: Kelly Carlson on Maine FGM legislation
Maine actress Kelly Carlson discusses why the Maine legislature must pass its anti-FGM legislation immediately
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Maine legislature called to ban FGM, as evidence mounts of its barbaric effects
Actor with Maine Roots, Kelly Carlson, Joins State’s Prosecutors in Bipartisan Effort to #EndFGMToday Washington, D.C.—Tomorrow, the Maine State Legislature will have the opportunity to vote on a bipartisan bill that would ban in that state a barbaric practice known as female genital mutilation (FGM). At issue is whether lawmakers…
Another chance for state’s lawmakers to get it right
There’s hope that a bill in Maine banning female genital mutilation will be reconsidered by lawmakers. In late June, Maine’s Senate unanimously passed L.D. 745, a bill banning the practice; but just two days later, Democrats in the House, joined by three Republicans, voted it down. That came after the…
FGM bill rejected in Maine House
Last week, while Michigan governor Rick Snyder was signing new legislation to make female genital mutilation (FGM),the practice that cuts or removes the outside of the female genitalia, a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison, the Maine legislature was turning a blind eye to the grim reality of FGM…
Press Release: Female Genital Mutilation Now a Felony in Michigan; Maine Must Follow Suit
Maine Lawmakers Voting Soon on Similar Law That Would Make FGM a Crime and Protect Girls and Women; #ENDFGMTODAY Washington, D.C.—The state of Michigan now recognizes female genital mutilation (FGM) as a felony in that state, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, thanks to a bill signed by…
Group from outside Maine urges lawmakers to outlaw female genital mutilation
A group from outside Maine is urging lawmakers to reconsider a bill that would add new state penalties for female genital mutilation, or FGM. The practice, largely unheard of in the United States, has been getting increasing attention lately. The group, “End FGM Today” wants Maine lawmakers to pass the…
Maine State Representative Heather W. Sirocki’s Plea to Fellow Lawmakers to End Female Genital Mutilation
June 28, 2017: This bill has been close to my heart for months. And that is why it pained me to hear recently from several people indicating that they felt my motives and intentions were in question. I also read several messages that accused me of refusing to meet with…
Eyes of the Nation on Maine Female Genital Mutilation Bill Vote; Sponsor to Make Impassioned Plea to Maine Legislature
***NEWS RELEASE*** For Immediate Release June 28, 2017 CONTACT: Beth Harrison, Hamilton Strategies, 610.584.1096, ext. 104, [email protected], or Deborah Hamilton, 215.815.7716, 610.584.1096, ext. 102 Eyes of the Nation on Maine Female Genital Mutilation Bill Vote; Sponsor to Make Impassioned Plea to Maine Legislature Rep. Heather Sirocki Urges Fellow Lawmakers to…
Maine legislature called to ban FGM, as evidence mounts of its barbaric effects
Actor with Maine Roots, Kelly Carlson, Joins State’s Prosecutors in Bipartisan Effort to #EndFGMToday Washington, D.C.—Tomorrow, the Maine State Legislature will have the opportunity to vote on a bipartisan bill that would ban in that state a barbaric practice known as female genital mutilation (FGM). At issue is whether lawmakers…
Another chance for state’s lawmakers to get it right
There’s hope that a bill in Maine banning female genital mutilation will be reconsidered by lawmakers. In late June, Maine’s Senate unanimously passed L.D. 745, a bill banning the practice; but just two days later, Democrats in the House, joined by three Republicans, voted it down. That came after the…
FGM bill rejected in Maine House
Last week, while Michigan governor Rick Snyder was signing new legislation to make female genital mutilation (FGM),the practice that cuts or removes the outside of the female genitalia, a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison, the Maine legislature was turning a blind eye to the grim reality of FGM…
Press Release: Female Genital Mutilation Now a Felony in Michigan; Maine Must Follow Suit
Maine Lawmakers Voting Soon on Similar Law That Would Make FGM a Crime and Protect Girls and Women; #ENDFGMTODAY Washington, D.C.—The state of Michigan now recognizes female genital mutilation (FGM) as a felony in that state, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, thanks to a bill signed by…
Group from outside Maine urges lawmakers to outlaw female genital mutilation
A group from outside Maine is urging lawmakers to reconsider a bill that would add new state penalties for female genital mutilation, or FGM. The practice, largely unheard of in the United States, has been getting increasing attention lately. The group, “End FGM Today” wants Maine lawmakers to pass the…
Maine State Representative Heather W. Sirocki’s Plea to Fellow Lawmakers to End Female Genital Mutilation
June 28, 2017: This bill has been close to my heart for months. And that is why it pained me to hear recently from several people indicating that they felt my motives and intentions were in question. I also read several messages that accused me of refusing to meet with…
Eyes of the Nation on Maine Female Genital Mutilation Bill Vote; Sponsor to Make Impassioned Plea to Maine Legislature
***NEWS RELEASE*** For Immediate Release June 28, 2017 CONTACT: Beth Harrison, Hamilton Strategies, 610.584.1096, ext. 104, [email protected], or Deborah Hamilton, 215.815.7716, 610.584.1096, ext. 102 Eyes of the Nation on Maine Female Genital Mutilation Bill Vote; Sponsor to Make Impassioned Plea to Maine Legislature Rep. Heather Sirocki Urges Fellow Lawmakers to…