Reflecting on the webinar "Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change"

stressing that every step forward, no matter how small, contributes to broader change. As one attendee described, the stories that were shared among the group were “beautiful, heartbreaking, and powerful,” while others thanked the panelists for their...

Reflections on the Sahiyo Activist Retreat: A Transformative Experience

sharedduring the retreat reminded me of the Egyptian women and their family members, many of whom shared harrowing stories of survival. Their resilience and courage continues to fuel my advocacy today, and it was heartening to see those same qualities...

"The Beginning" screened at a special Thaal Pe Charcha event in Mumbai

with some in their early 20s and others as old as 80. A few were attending TPC for the first time and shared poignant stories about their experiences with FGC. Second, this TPC was organized in partnership with our friends at Equality Now, who not only...

FGC in Dawoodi Bohra Community

Will things change? I oppose khatna because… Female Genital Cutting in India: Women and Men Come Together to Share Their Stories of Khatna Female genital mutilation: Muslim sect leader sent to jail in legal U-turn “Vacation Cutting” – A Terrible...

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Supporting Survivors in the LGBTQIA+ Community: How Sahiyo Helped Afiqa Attend the ASEAN Queer Leadership Week

we may experience them concurrently. On top of that, queer folks face an added layer of vulnerability. Sharing personal stories may open up old wounds, which contends with wanting to stay professional and level-headed. How do we balance advocating for...

Positive Masculinity; A Critical Tool in the Movement to End FGM/C

Dr. Chesang continued by saying that men can advocate and act as role models for anti-GBV efforts and that they can share stories of standing up to norms that harm women. Dr. Chesang alsoemphasized that we must not exclude men in the work to end...

2025 Comedy Show & Auction Sponsor Spotlight: Zehra Patwa

and close on Sunday, March 9th, 2025. During this five-day fundraising event, we'll celebrate women's voices with comedy, stories, and entertainment. We’re incredibly grateful to all of our generous sponsors and supporters who have contributed some...

Sahiyo Releases Toolkit for Survivor and Community Engagement to Address FGM/C

The development of this toolkit reflects the collective expertise of our key stakeholders involved in the project. Their stories and experiences highlight the importance of listening, learning, and creating meaningful change. “Sahiyo is a powerful force...

Newly Released: Sahiyo’s Toolkit on Survivor and Community Engagement!

who have not been directly impacted by FGM/C. Meaningful engagement creates spaces where survivors feel safe to share their stories, where their experiences are valued, and where they can contribute to solutions. It’s about bringing everyoneinto the...