Monthly Archive

2024

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find a total of 67 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
Join Us at Sahiyos Activists Retreat
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Join Us at Sahiyos Activists Retreat

Sahiyo U.S. will host its eighth annual Activists Retreat virtually via Zoom from July 26th - July 28th, 2024. Sahiyo’s Activist Retreats bring anti-FGC activists together in a safe space to female ge... read more..
Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Reflection on our April 17, 2024 Webinar
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Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Reflection on our April 17, 2024 Webinar

By Megan Seaver On April 17th, Sahiyo U.S and Equality Now had the honor of hosting a virtual event, "Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Conversatio... read more..
Key takeaways from the “From Rhetoric to Reality: Closing the Funding Gap to End FGM/C” event
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Key takeaways from the “From Rhetoric to Reality: Closing the Funding Gap to End FGM/C” event

By Sheena Vasani and Mariya Taher It’s hard to believe, but in monetary terms, all it could take to avert one case of FGM/C is $95 – roughly the cost many of us pay for a year or so of Netfl... read more..
Join the FGM/C Prevention and Response in Washington State Advisory Committee
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Join the FGM/C Prevention and Response in Washington State Advisory Committee

Sahiyo U.S. is pleased to announce that in collaboration with Mother Africa, the U.S. End FGM/C Network, and the Washington State Department of Health, we are seeking dedicated individuals to serve on... read more..
The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Jo Keogh
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The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Jo Keogh

By Juliet Shires Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about each individual and to better understand all the i... read more..
Navigating Complexity: Understanding and Addressing Challenges Faced by Kurdish Women with FGM/C
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Navigating Complexity: Understanding and Addressing Challenges Faced by Kurdish Women with FGM/C

By Osman Mahmoudi UNICEF reports that FGM/C remains prevalent in Iraqi Kurdistan, affecting over half of women who live there. The profound impact of this practice requires urgent medical an... read more..
This Father’s Day, join our campaign
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This Father’s Day, join our campaign

In honor of Father’s Day 2024, Sahiyo’s male engagement program, Bhaiyo is launching a public awareness campaign to uplift the importance of male voices and allies in ending female genital cutting or ... read more..
Building Support for the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C After Failure in 2024 Legislative Session
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Building Support for the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C After Failure in 2024 Legislative Session

By Juliet Shires In the 2024 legislative session, the Connecticut Judiciary Committee failed to raise a bill that would protect children from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Rep. Jilian Gil... read more..
Critical Intersections of FGM/C: Law and Policy in Systems of Oppression Presentation
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Critical Intersections of FGM/C: Law and Policy in Systems of Oppression Presentation

Sahiyo is excited to announce an upcoming event tied to our survivor and advocate-led Critical Intersections Research Project! This original research, which has been in development for over two years,... read more..
Critical Intersections of FGM/C: The Value of Intersectionality in Cross-Collaboration Webinar
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Critical Intersections of FGM/C: The Value of Intersectionality in Cross-Collaboration Webinar

Sahiyo is excited to announce an upcoming event tied to our survivor and advocate-led Critical Intersections Research Project! This original research, which has been in development for over two years,... read more..
Volunteer Spotlight: Programs Intern Sophia Jones
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Volunteer Spotlight: Programs Intern Sophia Jones

Sophia is an undergraduate student at Emmanuel College, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in developmental psychology, with a minor in sport management. She is passionate about learning, advocacy, and educ... read more..
A Recap: Public Screening of the Voices 8th Cohort Digital Stories
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A Recap: Public Screening of the Voices 8th Cohort Digital Stories

On March 27th, we hosted a screening of nine digital stories as part of the 8th cohort of the Voices to End FGM/C program. This gathering showcased the powerful narratives of survivors, allies, and ad... read more..
Presenting “Quiet Activism and the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting”
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Presenting “Quiet Activism and the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting”

Event Overview Join us on April 25, 2024, at 12 PM EST for an enlightening webinar titled “Quiet Activism and the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting.” We are honored to feature speakers Ar... read more..
U.S. Activists Retreat 2024 Frequently Asked Questions
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U.S. Activists Retreat 2024 Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this retreat for? Sahiyo is pleased to announce that the 2024 U.S. Activists’ Retreat to any person connected to a community or communities engaged in the practice of FGM/C and who is interes read more..
Reflections on Pain, Stigma, and Activism
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Reflections on Pain, Stigma, and Activism

By Tanya Samyak On December 6, 2023, Sahiyo organized a webinar titled Pain, Stigma and Sexual Health: Healing through Storytelling in collaboration with TightLipped, a grassroots organization support... read more..
New Report from the Population Institute on GBV: “Behind Closed Doors: Exposing and Addressing Harmful Gender-Based Practices in the United States”
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New Report from the Population Institute on GBV: “Behind Closed Doors: Exposing and Addressing Harmful Gender-Based Practices in the United States”

Read more in “Behind Closed Doors: Exposing and Addressing Harmful Practices in the United States.” Sahiyo is proud to help announce the publication of a new report by the Population Institute a nonpr... read more..
Upcoming Event: "Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Conversation"
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Upcoming Event: "Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Conversation"

Date: April 17, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 pm EST Registration: https://bit.ly/FGMCMediaReporting Join Equality Now and Sahiyo U.S. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, for a discussion that ... read more..
Our Fight to End FGM in The Gambia: Who is Listening?
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Our Fight to End FGM in The Gambia: Who is Listening?

By: Jaha Dukureh, a Gambian anti-female genital mutilation campaigner and the founder and executive director of Safe Hands for Girls. Jaha was named TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential Peop... read more..
A Space to Belong: My Reflection on the 2023 Activist Retreat
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A Space to Belong: My Reflection on the 2023 Activist Retreat

By: Umme Kulsoom Arif  Pronouns: they/them  Age: 29 Why Did You Want To Attend The Activist Retreat? I attended the Activist Retreat for the first time virtually in 2022, and it was a really... read more..
Finding freedom through sharing your story: how speaking up liberated activist Lomaris "Lo" Diaz
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Finding freedom through sharing your story: how speaking up liberated activist Lomaris "Lo" Diaz

In December, Sahiyo U.S. and TightLipped explored the power of sharing one's story during our “Pain, Stigma, and Sexual Health: Healing Through Storytelling webinar.  After recently chatting with... read more..
Finding safe people and protecting your peace is key, says activist Grace Culqui
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Finding safe people and protecting your peace is key, says activist Grace Culqui

By Sheena Vasani After Sahiyo U.S. and TightLipped hosted the webinar, “Pain, Stigma, and Sexual Health: Healing Through Storytelling” in December 2023, I spoke to Grace Culqui to learn more about her... read more..
Calling on the CT legislature to protect girls from FGM/C
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Calling on the CT legislature to protect girls from FGM/C

A bill to protect children from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in Connecticut (CT) has not been raised by the Connecticut Judiciary Committee in the 2024 legislative session. This news come... read more..
UNICEF releases new data on global prevalence of FGM/C
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UNICEF releases new data on global prevalence of FGM/C

By Rachel Wine On March 8th, 2024, UNICEF released Female Genital Mutilation: A Global Concern, a new report with updated data on the global prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Co... read more..
Join us for Sahiyo’s 8th annual Activists Retreat
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Join us for Sahiyo’s 8th annual Activists Retreat

From July 26 - July 28th, 2024, Sahiyo U.S. will host its 8th annual Activists Retreat virtually via Zoom. Sahiyo hosts an annual Activist Retreats to bring anti-FGC activists together in a safe space... read more..
Pathways to Progress: Community Engagement in Ending Female Genital Cutting Reflection
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Pathways to Progress: Community Engagement in Ending Female Genital Cutting Reflection

On March 18th, Sahiyo in partnership with RTI International hosted a virtual community forum to discuss the role of community engagement in prevention efforts to raise awareness on FGM/C and support c... read more..
Sahiyo's Outreach at Townview High School
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Sahiyo's Outreach at Townview High School

On February 23rd, Sahiyo had the opportunity to talk to students at the Townview High School Career Fair in Dallas, Texas. Our Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Coordinator, Aries Nuno, pro... read more..
Sahiyo’s Second Annual Silent Auction & Comedy Show Reflection
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Sahiyo’s Second Annual Silent Auction & Comedy Show Reflection

Thank you to everyone who participated in Sahiyo's 2nd annual Women's Day Celebration & Silent Auction! We are truly grateful for the show of support. With the help of our incredible donors and su... read more..
Empowering Voices: The Launch of the Voices to End FGM/C Screening Guide
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Empowering Voices: The Launch of the Voices to End FGM/C Screening Guide

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Voices to End FGM/C Screening Guide, an educational resource developed by Sahiyo, Silence Speaks, and the Asian Women’s Shelter. This guide marks a s... read more..
Voices to End FGM/C 2023 Cohort Video Screening
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Voices to End FGM/C 2023 Cohort Video Screening

On Wednesday, March 27th at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET, Sahiyo will host a screening of the newest Voices to End FGM/C videos, which were developed through Sahiyo, Asian Women’s Shelter, and Silence Speaks... read more..
Apply for our Voices to End FGM/C 2024 Hybrid Digital Storytelling Workshop!
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Apply for our Voices to End FGM/C 2024 Hybrid Digital Storytelling Workshop!

We are planning our second hybrid-format Voices to End FGM/C Digital Storytelling Workshop! This workshop offers a global platform for FGM/C survivors and community members affected by it to share the... read more..
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