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  • Sahiyo’s Book Club to hold second event in February

    equality, bodily autonomy, women-centered movements, and sexual empowerment, this club will focus on uplifting the stories and experiences of women everywhere. On February 6th, 2022 the group will meet virtually for Sahiyo Discusses: A Fractured Life by...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-book-club-second-event-february.html

  • Sahiyo volunteer spotlight: Editorial intern Kristin Grady

    I’ve been able to turn away when I need to. And what a privilege that is. What a privilege to be able to set down these stories, to close the browser and shift my focus to lighter things. Reprieve is a gift. But survivors deserve more from me than that....

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-volunteer-spotlight-editorial-intern-kristin-grady.html

  • Reflecting on the 'How to Stop The Rising Trend of Medicalising Female Genital Cutting in Asia' webinar

    evolve through the attempts of ordinary people to challenge injustice. Saza embodies the power of storytelling by sharing stories; hearing a survivor’s experience can definitely shift attitudes and opinions on this issue. The significant lack of...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/reflecting-on-the-how-to-stop-the-rising-trend-of-medicalising-female-genital-cutting-in-asia-webinar.html

  • How I took part in the Each One, Reach Bhaiyo Campaign: Turning my father and law colleagues into Bhaiyos

    It was in the form of a video by a popular Indian think tank, 'Scroll.' In the video, the survivors were voicing their stories. It brought to my attention how harmful this practice is and how spreading awareness was necessary. So, I decided that it had...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/needs-cover-photo-how-i-took-part-in-the-each-one,-reach-bhaiyo-campaign-turning-my-father-and-law-colleagues-into-bhaiyos.html

  • Sahiyo’s Editorial Team introduces Zoom interviews!

    a sense of physical and emotional distance within the Sahiyo community. Our Team wants to connect with you to share your stories and your vision for what a world without female genital cutting could look like. So whether you know someone who has been...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo’s-editorial-team-introduces-zoom-interviews.html

  • A Quiet Violence: Navigating Female Genital Cutting as an LGBTQ+ Survivor

    Nominee, 2021 Baldwin For The Arts Resident, 2021 Hook Arts Media Digital Connections Fellow, 2021 City Artist Corps, 2021 Stories Award Finalist, 2021 LMCC Governor’s Island Resident, 2021 Broadway For Racial Justice Inaugural Casting Directive Fellow,...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/a-quiet-violence-navigating-female-genital-cutting-as-an-lgbtq-survivor.html

  • Including non-cis-women as FGM/C survivors

    Nominee, 2021 Baldwin For The Arts Resident, 2021 Hook Arts Media Digital Connections Fellow, 2021 City Artist Corps, 2021 Stories Award Finalist, 2021 LMCC Governor’s Island Resident, 2021 Broadway For Racial Justice Inaugural Casting Directive Fellow,...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/including-non-cis-women-as-fgm-c-survivors.html

  • Releasing my unspoken words

    By Anam I like to hear stories because they help me understand people. Sometimes, they help me understand myself. So, when I heard storytellers talk about their experience with female genital mutilaiton (FGM), I thought about my own. The Voices to End...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/releasing-my-unspoken-words.html

  • Webinar reflection: Centring Community in FGM/C Behaviour Change Theory

    campaigns to end FGM/C, and the implications of adopting a health and human rights framework. The webinar included stories on how theoretical models of behaviour change have been applied to FGM/C programs over time, and how this impacts the strategies...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/webinar-reflection-centring-community-in-fgm-c-behaviour-change-theory.html

  • Sahiyo volunteer spotlight: Development intern Avery Boudreau

    to learn more about Sahiyo’s programs, the individual people and activists within Sahiyo’s community and their powerful stories, and the generous funders/foundations who have been supporting Sahiyo. How has your involvement with Sahiyo impacted your...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-volunteer-spotlight-development-intern-avery-boudreau.html

  • My experience is a tool to create social change

    experiences and learning from their perspectives was powerful. Witnessing others be vulnerable and open in telling their stories helped to validate my experience and reaffirm my decision to both talk about my experience with FGC and use it as a tool to...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/the-common-thread.html

  • Reflecting on A Quiet Violence: Navigating Female Genital Cutting as an LGBTQ+ Survivor

    idea that FGC only impacts women. Panelists who identified as non-binary FGC survivors, Dena, Afiqa, and Umme, all shared stories of their own journey in understanding sexuality and gender as survivors of FGC, along with the harms of a false assumption...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/reflecting-on-a-quiet-violence-navigating-female-genital-cutting-as-an-lgbtq-survivor.html

  • Sahiyo’s Inaugural International Women’s Day Celebration & Silent Auction

    2023 and close on Sunday, March 12, 2023. During this 5-day event, we will celebrate women's voices with video spotlights, stories, and entertainment. Do you have an item you’d like to donate or would you like to participate in our program? We are...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo’s-inaugural-international-women’s-day-celebration-silent-auction.html

  • Sahiyo’s Book Club Holds Second Event In February 

    equality, bodily autonomy, women-centered movements, and sexual empowerment, this club will focus on uplifting the stories and experiences of women everywhere. On February 6th, 2022 the group will meet virtually for Sahiyo Discusses: A Fractured Life by...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-book-club-second-event-february%20.html

  • Sahiyo U.S. Advisory Board spotlight: Jo Keogh

    videos have been a particularly potent way to connect the abstract idea of what FGM/C is with the reality of survivor stories. How has your involvement impacted your life? Working to find holistic solutions to ending FGM/C has been an incredibly...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/advisory-board-spotlight-jo-keogh.html

  • Sahiyo’s new book club officially launches in October

    equality, bodily autonomy, women-centered movements, and sexual empowerment - this club will focus on uplifting the stories and experiences of women everywhere. Our first meeting will be held on October 13th, at 8 pm EST over Zoom. We will be joined by...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo’s-new-book-club-officially-launches-in-october.html

  • Conversation with a Bhaiyo: Advising a concerned father

    to whom it has also happened, you will find greater comfort in that. Through the work that we do at Sahiyo of sharing stories and connecting survivors and allies, there is an emphasis on making sure that everyone feels equally heard and represented. As...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/conversation-with-a-bhaiyo-advising-a-concerned-father.html

  • Volunteer spotlight: Development intern Anaïs Furukawa

    Anaïs' deep interest in giving a platform to voices that need to be heard and stories that need to be told led her to pursue and earn her B.A. in journalism at California State University, Northridge. Her love of storytelling, and passion for...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/volunteer-spotlight-development-intern-anaïs-furukawa.html

  • Dear Maasi: “How do I move past the shame of being cut?”

    or “dirty.” If we don’t shame our elbows, why would we shame our vulvas? Talk to other khatna survivors or listen to their stories. This will remind you that you’re not alone, and not to blame. Anonymous, healing from shame takes time and effort, but it...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/dear-maasi-“how-do-i.html

  • Dear Maasi: How to address sex-negativity and misogyny in a conservative community

    to be judgemental, and Anonymous, you don’t need that. Seek out friends and others who might be supportive. Watch survivor stories. It’s also good to correct our own sex misconceptions by collecting as much sexual health information as possible. I...

    https://sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/dear-maasi-a-new-sex-and-relationship-column-for-survivors-of-female-genital-cutting-4.html

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