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Created on 15 July 2021
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Created on 02 December 2020
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Created on 22 February 2018
4. Connecticut Coalition Members Testify on Bill #1438
(News & Blog)
... survivors and educational outreach for communities impacted by FGM/C.  On March 24th, 2025, members of The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C testified before the Connecticut Judiciary Committee in support ...
Created on 06 June 2025
5. You don’t know how much you need it until it’s over
(News & Blog)
... working on programming and logistics for in-person and virtual retreats alike. The 2025 Activists’ Retreat was my second in-person retreat. I’m not a retreat veteran by any means, but I truly thought I ...
Created on 04 June 2025
6. You don’t know how much you need it until it’s over: Reflecting on the 2025 Activists Retreat
(Uncategorised)
Created on 03 June 2025
7. Washington D.C. Passes Comprehensive Law to Protect Children from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(News & Blog)
... Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety. In 2024, B25-0247 was then titled the “Female Genital Mutilation Prohibition Act of 2024” and signed by the Mayor. In 2025, this bill moved to Congress and was ...
Created on 02 June 2025
8. The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting via Legislation in Connecticut
(News & Blog)
... of nine states without a comprehensive law to address FGM/C, but that may change in 2025. Past attempts to advance a bill on FGM/C in the state of Connecticut have failed for multiple reasons, including ...
Created on 02 June 2025
9. The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Montana
(News & Blog)
... drafting stage and was never formally introduced to the legislature. There is also limited information about how these legal efforts to end FGM/C in Montana began or who led them. As of 2025, Montana ...
Created on 02 June 2025
10. Engaging the Next Generation: A Conversation on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(News & Blog)
... from Sahiyo’s Voices to End FGM/C digital storytelling project, discussed the 2025 Bill that seeks to protect children from FGM/C, and concluded with ways in which students could get involved in addressing ...
Created on 10 April 2025
11. Reflecting on the Critical Intersections Webinar
(News & Blog)
... Study. The event explored Sahiyo’s Critical Intersections Research Project from its inception in 2021 to the present in 2025.  Mariya shared how a 2021 webinar focused on how racism impacted the movement ...
Created on 21 March 2025
12. Reflecting on “Storytelling as a Tool for Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C) Survivor-Centered Change” at CSW 69
(News & Blog)
On March 18, 2025, Sahiyo co-hosted a powerful parallel session during the 69th Commission on the Status of Women titled “Storytelling as a Tool for FGM/C Survivor-Centered Change.” Organized in partnership ...
Created on 21 March 2025
13. Reframing FGM/C Through an Intersectional Lens at CSW69
(News & Blog)
On March 13, 2025, the Global Platform for Action to End FGM/C hosted a powerful session at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), titled "Reframing FGM/C Through an Intersectional Lens." Held ...
Created on 18 March 2025
14. Help a Change Maker Through the FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund
(News & Blog)
In late 2025, Sahiyo introduced The FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund, a partnership between Sahiyo and The U.S. End FGM/C Network. This fund was created to provide resources to the incredible advocates ...
Created on 13 March 2025
15. Announcing Our New T&TA MA Coordinator: Olivia Harris
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo is pleased to share that we have recently hired Olivia Harris as our new Massachusetts Community Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator. Olivia joined the team in January 2025 to support Sahiyo ...
Created on 12 March 2025
16. 2025 Comedy Show & Auction Sponsor Spotlight: Zehra Patwa
(News & Blog)
... 5th, 2025 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 ...
Created on 06 March 2025
17. Legislative Updates: Connecticut Moves Closer to Passing a Bill to Support Survivors of Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... on February 4, 2025, in recognition of International Day of Zero Tolerance of FGM/C. Since discovering in my 40s that I was cut as a child, I have worked to ensure no other girls go through what I, and ...
Created on 18 February 2025
18. Join Sahiyo, the Asian Women’s Shelter, and Silence Speaks for a Parallel Event at the 69th Session of Commission on the Status of Women in New York
(News & Blog)
On March 18, 2025, Sahiyo, in collaboration with the Asian Women’s Shelter and Silence Speaks, will host a parallel event at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York ...
Created on 11 February 2025
19. Connecticut’s Lieutenant Governor Recognizes International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... passage of House Bill 6596 in the 2025 legislative session. The bill aims to establish educational programs, provide civil remedies for survivors, and criminalize FGM/C in the state. Connecticut remains ...
Created on 06 February 2025
20. Press Conference Announced In Honor of International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGMC)
(News & Blog)
... and will be available for viewing all day. Event Details: When: Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM Where: Hall of Flags, Connecticut State Capitol Agenda Highlights:  Opening Remarks: ...
Created on 29 January 2025