Sahiyo’s Book Club Holds Second Event In February 

DC. Through SLH LLC, we reach out to the underprivileged, just not in economic spheres but also to those women, who voices have been silenced. Shabnam is an award winning author of her memoir called A Fractured Life, which was published in the USA in...

Sahiyo U.S. Advisory Board spotlight: Nesha Abiraj

I continued to educate myself about FGC and did as much as I could with the platform I had to amplify survivor voices and the growing call to ban the practice. I attended most if not all of Sahiyo's webinars. I also enrolled and successfully completed a...

Sahiyo U.S. Advisory Board spotlight: Jo Keogh

ignored – issue. The resources and experience that Sahiyo has been able to bring to the table have been gamechangers: the Voices videos have been a particularly potent way to connect the abstract idea of what FGM/C is with the reality of survivor...

Sahiyo partners with GirlUp ESCP for virtual event

girls. This educational and informational event began with a PowerPoint presentation and a screening of a select few of the Voices to End FGM/C videos. These videos helped to give context and personal connection to the often overwhelming statistics...

Sahiyo team speaks at The Pre-Summit of#EndFGM Global Conference

individuals and communities to advocate for the abandonment of FGM/C. We believe that highlighting and amplifying the voices of survivors can be a powerful way to challenge FGM/C, the norms of silence and shame that often keep women from speaking out,...

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...

Research: The impact of integrating FGM/C within domestic violence support services

Dear Maasi: "Should I confront the person responsible for my khatna (FGM/C)?" 

as a substitute for professional medical or psychological care. For more resources on this subject, consider watching some Voices to End FGM/C videos (Convincing, Forgiveness, A Daughter, Conversations With My Mother), or contacting the support line for...

Support Sahiyo in our work to uplift and protect girls on the Tenth Annual International Day of the Girl Child

Women’s Day Celebration & Silent Auction, from March 8-12, 2023. During this five-day event, we’ll celebrate women's voices with video spotlights, stories, and entertainment. For more information about the event, donating auction items, participating in...

Joint statement on Syedna Taher Fakhruddin's stand against khatna

Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Mariya Ali

U.S. Muslim Leaders Stance on FGM/C (also known as Female Circumcision)

Sahiyo to be a part of a new global movement for progressive Muslims

CSW Virtual Parallel Event - “Engaging Men to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

video demonstrated male support for ending FGM/C, and how men can act as ambassadors. Sahiyo’s Bhaiyo program includes male voices in this discussion, ensuring that men are aware of and feel the capacity to fulfil their duty to ensure the protection of...

Shifting terrains: Lessons learnt from the first U.S. Activists Retreat for Bohras against Female Genital Cutting

own feelings around Khatna were justified, but to also share in the emotional hardships that come with being one of a few voices who publicly speak against FGC. Connecting with the women who would become the other Sahiyo Co-founders had essentially...

Self-Love & Body Image  

Genital Cutting - Survivor Support Resources Sahiyo - United Against Female Genital Cutting - FGC Survivor Support Line Voices to End FGM/C Website Non-Sahiyo Resources: Survivor Mental Health Support Group About FGC and Mental Health U.S. Network to...

Sahiyo Speaks at United Nations for Commission on the Status of Women Annual Conference

storytelling can inspire social change and focused specifically on how storytelling platforms can be used to amplify the voices of Muslim women worldwide, particularly with the rise of Islamaphobia. The panel highlighted storytelling collectives like...

Dec 7: Join our Twitter chat on Type 1 Female Genital Cutting in Asia

Log into your Twitter account (or make one, if you are not on Twitter yet!) Follow the handles @lovemattersinfo and @sahiyovoices Respond to our questions and tweets about Type I FGC Remember to use the hashtag #NoMoreKhatna in all your tweets! Why this...

Announcing Each One Reach One 2: Let's discuss Khatna this Ramzan

to respond to criticism with love and tolerance. Sahiyo and We SpeakOut have been accused of shouting over Bohra women’s voices. We want to remind our community that we provide a platform to those who have been silenced, so that everyone who wants to...

Amnesty India features Sahiyo and WeSpeakOut in its ‘Brave’ campaign

rights activist who was shot dead for her views last year. Sahiyo and WeSpeakOut have been recognised for raising their voices against a taboo topic: the ritual of cutting young girls’ genitals in the name of culture and religion. During the course of...