In this episode of Changing Narratives, we shine a spotlight on the DMV Coalition and a historic milestone: the passage of Washington, D.C.'s law to end FGM/C a year ago.

Joining Patricia Mars are Angela Peabody, Founder and President of Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation, and Dr. Karen McDonnell, Associate Professor at GW Milken Institute School of Public Health. Together, they share how the DMV Coalition came together, what made this advocacy effort successful and why this moment matters for survivors, communities and the broader movement to end FGM/C.

From the Coalition's beginnings to the ripple effects across Maryland, Virginia, and beyond, this conversation highlights the power of collaboration and the importance of keeping momentum alive.

Linktree to the coalition is here.

Leave a review of the podcast here.

Donate here.

In this special episode of Changing Narratives, host Patricia Mars brings listeners inside the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), capturing reflections from advocates, leaders and participants on the ground.

Through a series of short conversations, this episode explores what's standing out, what challenges remain and what it will take to move from dialogue to action.

Leave a review of the podcast here.

Donate here.

In this episode of Changing Narratives, host Patricia Mars sits down with Sean Callaghan, a researcher whose work is shedding new light on female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in the United States.

Together, they unpack what the data tells us — and what it doesn't. From research challenges and systemic gaps to the balance between statistics and lived experiences, this conversation dives deep into why data is essential for effective advocacy, survivor-centered policies and change.

Link to Sean's latest report.

Leave a review of the podcast here.

Donate here.