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41. Cofounders
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... used her 14 years of experience in advertising & films, to highlight these issues. ‘The Candy Man’ her hard hitting debut film on child abuse won her two ‘Best Director’ awards in India, and was also nominated ...
Created on 02 July 2019
42. Global Women P.E.A.C.E Foundation 5K Walk Against FGM
(News & Blog)
... to 2-days and commenced with a Global Woman Awards ceremony on Friday, Oct 26th at the Milken Institute of George Washington University.  Two of the award recipients, included Maria Akhter and Severina ...
Created on 03 December 2018
43. U.S. Advisory Board
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... as one of the 100 most inspiring women of India, in a book called ‘The Phenomenal She’. Her recent awards include the Shoorveer Award, the prestigious ‘Women have Wings’ courage award, U.S.A, and the ‘’We ...
Created on 16 September 2018
44. Sahiyo Volunteer nominated for The Global Woman Student Ambassador Award
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Sahiyo’s Maria Akhter has been nominated to receive the Global Woman Award in the “Student Ambassador” category, on Friday, October 26, 2018, in Washington, D.C.  The awards are given by the Global Woman ...
Created on 05 July 2018
45. Sahiyo’s Mariya Taher receives Survivor Activist Award
(News & Blog)
... DC. Mariya along with eight other deserving women and men were given Recognition Awards for the outstanding work toward ending female genital cutting and other injustices against women and girls during ...
Created on 08 December 2017
46. Sahiyo blog post wins a Laadli Media Award
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... titled ‘It was a part of me…part of my womanhood‘, won the award for Best Blog in the ‘Web-blogs’ category in the eighth edition of the Western region Laadli Awards, which celebrate gender sensitive advertising ...
Created on 23 February 2017
47. Our History
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... FGC through research, public awareness campaigns, their website’s story-sharing platform, and advocacy initiatives. See bottom of page: Awards Received   2015   Founded in December 2015 Launched ...
Created on 15 June 2016
48. Awards
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Awards
Created on 23 June 2021
49. Global Women P.E.A.C.E Foundation 5K Walk Against FGM
(Article tagged with: Awards)
... to 2-days and commenced with a Global Woman Awards ceremony on Friday, Oct 26th at the Milken Institute of George Washington University.  Two of the award recipients, included Maria Akhter and Severina ...
Created on 03 December 2018
50. Insia Dariwala receives Women Have Wings Courage Award
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Sahiyo co-founder Insia Dariwala has received the prestigious Women Have Wings Courage Award for her work to end Female Genital Cutting and bring attention to all forms of child sexual abuse. This award ...
Created on 04 December 2017
51. Mariya Receives Human Rights Storytellers Award
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The Muslim American Leadership Alliance (MALA), a civic and community organization committed to promoting individual freedom and diversity, and to celebrating Muslim American heritage, honored Sahiyo Co-founder, ...
Created on 10 December 2018
52. Receiving the 'Daughter of Maharashtra' award: Sahiyo co-founder shares her experienc
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by Insia Dariwala   On July 23, 2016, Sahiyo was felicitated with the very prestigious ‘Daughter of Maharashtra’ award for our continuous efforts in addressing FGM/C in India. Sahiyo co-founder Insia ...
Created on 06 August 2016
53. Sahiyo blog post wins a Laadli Media Award
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... titled ‘It was a part of me…part of my womanhood‘, won the award for Best Blog in the ‘Web-blogs’ category in the eighth edition of the Western region Laadli Awards, which celebrate gender sensitive advertising ...
Created on 23 February 2017
54. Sahiyo co-founders win Laadli and ShoorVeer Awards in India
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... also ordered the state police to take strict action against anyone found practicing FGC. ShoorVeer Awards Sahiyo’s co-founders Insia Dariwala and Aarefa Johari won the ShoorVeer Awards 2018 in Mumbai ...
Created on 19 September 2018
55. Sahiyo highlights programs intern for scholarship win
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Sahiyo programs intern Cate Cox won a scholarship via The Passionate Leaders Project (PLP) that supports undergraduate students at Simmons University. Cate is currently studying  International Relations, ...
Created on 23 August 2021
56. Sahiyo U.S Executive Director Mariya Taher receives the 2024 Champion of Change Award
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On October 5th, 2024, Sahiyo U.S. Executive Director Mariya Taher received the 2024 Champion of Change Award, during the annual Asian Women’s Shelter’s (AWS) gala, “Hope and Action: Celebrating 36 Years ...
Created on 16 October 2024
57. Sahiyo Volunteer nominated for The Global Woman Student Ambassador Award
(Article tagged with: Awards)
Sahiyo’s Maria Akhter has been nominated to receive the Global Woman Award in the “Student Ambassador” category, on Friday, October 26, 2018, in Washington, D.C.  The awards are given by the Global Woman ...
Created on 05 July 2018
58. Sahiyo’s Mariya Taher receives Survivor Activist Award
(Article tagged with: Awards)
... DC. Mariya along with eight other deserving women and men were given Recognition Awards for the outstanding work toward ending female genital cutting and other injustices against women and girls during ...
Created on 08 December 2017
59. Sahiyo’s U.S. Communications Manager is awarded a Masters degree with merit
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Lara Kingstone, Sahiyo’s U.S. Communications Manager, was awarded a Masters of Science in Social Development Practice with merit from University College, London. Her dissertation is entitled, “The Cultural ...
Created on 23 August 2021
60. Walking Together: My Experience at the Annual Walk to End Female Genital Mutilation in D.C.
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... Woman Peace Awards ceremony, which honored activists and survivors who have made impactful contributions toward ending FGM/C. A beautiful musical performance, recognitions, and speeches followed the ceremony. ...
Created on 17 October 2024
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