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61. Reflecting on our webinar: Quiet Activism and Understanding the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... The event, titled "Quiet Activism and Understanding the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting," brought together a panel of inspiring speakers: Arefa Cassoobhoy, Farrah Dalal, Doris Mukangu, and ...
Created on 14 May 2024
62. Presenting “Quiet Activism and the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting”
(News & Blog)
Event Overview Join us on April 25, 2024, at 12 PM EST for an enlightening webinar titled “Quiet Activism and the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting.” We are honored to feature speakers Arefa ...
Created on 11 April 2024
63. Reflections on Pain, Stigma, and Activism
(News & Blog)
By Tanya Samyak On December 6, 2023, Sahiyo organized a webinar titled Pain, Stigma and Sexual Health: Healing through Storytelling in collaboration with TightLipped, a grassroots organization supporting ...
Created on 09 April 2024
64. 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
65. 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
66. Healing as Activism: One cannot give from an empty cup
(News & Blog)
... my psyche and I will never escape those consequences. Initially, when I joined on as a volunteer, I did so because I thought activism was healing.   Turns out, the opposite is more true.   Activism ...
Created on 27 November 2022
67. Art, Activism, And Healing: Reflecting on our conversation around female genital cutting
(News & Blog)
By Cate Cox On January 19th, Sahiyo held the webinar, Art, Activism, And Healing: In Conversation Around Female Genital Cutting (FGC). During this webinar, we had the opportunity to hear from four speakers ...
Created on 31 January 2021
68. Art, Activism, and Healing webinar: In Conversation Around Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... of the key advocates for utilizing art as a means of supporting these effectors. From the Voices To End FGM/C campaign, the #MoreThanASurvivor collages, and the Faces for Change project, art and activism ...
Created on 08 January 2021
69. Stay Tuned: Sahiyo's More Than a Survivor Campaign for the #16daysofactivis
(News & Blog)
November 25th marks the start of 16 Days of Activism, a collective and global time-period to observe and spread awareness on gender-based violence.  During this year’s 16 Days of Activism against gender-based ...
Created on 23 November 2020
70. Digital advocacy: The future of activism for survivors and activists
(News & Blog)
by Sandra Yu  Activism is the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change. Prior to Sahiyo, I thought to be an activist was to be loud. Anything less than ...
Created on 10 November 2020
71. Announcing 16 Days of Activism with Sahiyo: Join the campaign!
(News & Blog)
... universal cause. The campaign is called ’16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence’ and takes place between November 25 and December 10. Why these two particular dates? Because November 25 is ...
Created on 24 November 2016
72. You don’t know how much you need it until it’s over
(News & Blog)
... learn about human rights activism in politics and protest, to visits from community partners working to uplift survivors and prevent further violence, it suddenly felt like the Sahiyo community was growing ...
Created on 04 June 2025
73. Reflecting on the Critical Intersections Webinar
(News & Blog)
... of the report to consider the importance of language and the complex nature of FGM/C when engaging in activism to end it Rachel ended the webinar, by uplifting the four recommendations from the report:  ...
Created on 21 March 2025
74. 2025 Comedy Show & Auction Sponsor Spotlight: Zehra Patwa
(News & Blog)
... in 2018, I was burned out and on the verge of giving up my activism. The retreat was a turning point in my life by giving me the support I needed to carry on, so that I could help many more people. I will ...
Created on 06 March 2025
75. Reflection on the Sahiyo Activists Retreat 2024: Zahara Kagalwalla
(News & Blog)
... reminder that activism isn’t just about policy; it’s also about healing.  The retreat was packed with powerful sessions, but a few moments were especially memorable: Hopes for the retreat: Things started ...
Created on 18 February 2025
76. Supporting Survivors in the LGBTQIA+ Community: How Sahiyo Helped Afiqa Attend the ASEAN Queer Leadership Week
(News & Blog)
... us so that we don’t feel alone in our advocacy. Activism can be a tricky space to be in. As we talk about these issues, we may experience them concurrently. On top of that, queer folks face an added layer ...
Created on 06 February 2025
77. Cave of Consciousness
(News & Blog)
... Ibtisam speaks about her experience at the screening, and how sharing her story has opened her up to new forms of activism and change. 1. Why did you feel compelled to submit your digital story to this ...
Created on 23 January 2025
78. Intern Spotlight: Fundraising & Auction Intern Lisa Zhu
(News & Blog)
... of the community have consistently been responsive to my questions—whether about FGM/C, activism more broadly, or professional development. Their patience has shown me that, regardless of the fact that ...
Created on 14 January 2025
79. On My Own Terms
(News & Blog)
... with over 18 years of experience in children’s and women's rights advocacy and activism. She holds a Master of Laws in Human Rights and Democratization in Africa and a Master of Global Affairs in International ...
Created on 05 November 2024
80. Interview with Zehra Patwa of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... how important education is in making meaningful changes against FGC:  “When I started my activism in 2015, and started speaking out publicly in 2016 —  which was terribly nerve-racking —  so many people ...
Created on 20 October 2024