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41. Applications open for the 2023 in-person Bohra Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... the course of an entire weekend to build community, find support, and plan for future activism to end khatna or FGC. We ask that retreat attendees be able to attend all three days of the retreat in order ...
Created on 17 July 2023
42. Volunteer Spotlight: Events & Programs Intern Derrick Simiyu
(News & Blog)
... dangerous FGC is and how activism is necessary to stop this damaging practice. When and how did you first get involved with Sahiyo? I first heard about Sahiyo in 2022. This was during my volunteership ...
Created on 30 May 2023
43. Sahiyo spotlight: Incoming U.S. Advisory Board Chair Zehra Patwa
(News & Blog)
... and activism work together.   What, according to you, is the most urgent calling that needs to be supported in order to bring an end to this practice? Having anti-FGM/C state laws is crucial to encouraging ...
Created on 24 April 2023
44. Full circle: A bridge from the political to the personal
(News & Blog)
... activism. I believe connecting the political to the personal grounds one’s activism in a lived reality that is relatable and human.  Lakshmi Anantnarayan is an international women’s rights activist ...
Created on 12 April 2023
45. There’s an App For That? Technological Innovation and Change Towards Ending Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting
(News & Blog)
... that though technology poses some limitations, it has also effectively been used as an important tool for digital activism and feminist storytelling. Now, it is increasingly being used in more sophisticated ...
Created on 15 March 2023
46. A conversation with Washington activist Absa Samba: SB 5453 a product of collaboration and persistence
(News & Blog)
... inequality that existed in my society, and…  I had language for what was going on, and that's when I started getting involved in advocacy and activism for the rights of women. A big part of that became ...
Created on 07 March 2023
47. Sahiyo’s International Women’s Day Celebration & Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Danae Laura
(News & Blog)
... is a source of energy and wisdom for activism (see Adrienne Maree Brown ‘Pleasure Activism’). When we nourish people’s ability to access their basic needs, including pleasure, we have a better chance of ...
Created on 03 March 2023
48. Volunteer spotlight: Naquia
(News & Blog)
... out can come in many different forms. Whether it means sharing information on social media, having a challenging conversation with a family member, or prioritizing your own mental health, activism and ...
Created on 18 January 2023
49. Reflecting on an Israeli Minister’s decision to not grant asylum for a woman fleeing female genital mutilation/cutting
(News & Blog)
... the oppression of my own ancestors; as Fannie Lou Hamer said, “nobody’s free unless everybody’s free.” I believe the critical work of activism for a person of privilege such as myself must encompass standing ...
Created on 11 January 2023
50. Volunteer spotlight: Umme Kulsoom Arif
(News & Blog)
... Retreat, and to be able to share my perspective as someone part of the LGBTQ+ community, especially as someone who is nonbinary. I’ve focused heavily on the healing side of activism and encouraging survivors ...
Created on 16 December 2022
51. Reflecting on Sahiyo’s Healing as Activism Campaign
(News & Blog)
This past month, Sahiyo hosted a social media campaign, ‘Healing as Activism’, to honor the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence. From November 25th to December 10th, we shared the stories ...
Created on 12 December 2022
52. Healing as Activism: Finding my way out of the darkness
(News & Blog)
By Anonymous It has only been a little over 2 weeks since I learned what female genital mutilation (FGM) was. It has only been a little over 2 weeks since I learned that I’ve been through FGM.  I ...
Created on 01 December 2022
53. Understanding Social Norms to End Female Genital Cutting (2022-07-01)
(Events Calendar/Understanding Social Norms to End Female Genital Cutting)
Understanding Social Norms to End Female Genital Cutting This conversation will investigate the tension between social norms and FGC activism, by centering itself around the following questions: How do ...
Created on 29 June 2022
54. A Quiet Violence: Navigating Female Genital Cutting as an LGBTQ+ Survivor (2022-06-23)
(Events Calendar/A Quiet Violence: Navigating Female Genital Cutting as an LGBTQ+ Survivor)
... been part of the community since, while navigating what it means to be a nonbinary survivor of FGM and how to balance activism with personal safety. Dr. Arefa Cassoobhoy is a board-certified internal ...
Created on 29 June 2022
55. Bhaiyo February Community Meeting (2023-02-23)
(Events Calendar/Bhaiyo February Community Meeting)
... engage men in activism to end FGM/C. Bhaiyo, meaning male friends or brothers in Bohra Gujarati, is both a resource and an avenue for men to become involved in raising awareness of FGM/C.  To learn more, ...
Created on 05 February 2023
56. 4 Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care for Activists with Farzana Doctor (10 September 2024 12:00)
(Events / Sahiyo Book Club )
Activism can be both rewarding and overwhelming. Burnout and vicarious trauma are common. Much of the problem is systemic—underfunding in our sectors, oppression, global crises. So what can we do to sustain ...
Created on 20 August 2024
57. Quiet Activism and Understanding the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting (25 April 2024 12:00)
(Events / Webinar)
Join Sahiyo and our guest speakers for an enlightening discussion on the transformative power of quiet activism and the far-reaching psychosocial impacts of female genital cutting (FGC). While survivors ...
Created on 28 March 2024
58. Survivors Speak: Stories of Healing and Action (28 November 2023 19:00)
(Events / Webinar)
... survivors of domestic violence, female genital cutting and mutilation, and other forms of abuse in sharing their stories as short digital videos. In recognition of the global 16 Days of Activism Against ...
Created on 02 November 2023
59. Reflecting on The 4 Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism Event with Farzana Doctor
(News & Blog)
... caregiver type and provides strategies for self-care and tapping into care via community, both of which are often overlooked in the sphere of activism.  Farzana began by sharing her experiences with ...
Created on 10 September 2024
60. “Four Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism” Event with Farzana Doctor on September 10th
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo U.S. and the U.S.End FGM/C Network invite you to join our upcoming event, “4 Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism.” This event is free to attend, but we invite you to make ...
Created on 05 September 2024