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21. Reflecting on Sahiyo’s 2024 Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... a safe and inclusive space. Typically, this program is exclusive to activists and members in the South Asian Bohra community. However, this year’s retreat piloted an inclusive approach, welcoming 14 participants ...
Created on 22 August 2024
22. The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Caitlin LeMay
(News & Blog)
... that FGC is only a practice that takes place in African, Asian countries, or basically anywhere but here. “I’m surprised I wasn’t more familiar with it earlier…I think that it really speaks to what it’s ...
Created on 20 August 2024
23. Sahiyo U.S. Releases New Impact Report: Policy Outreach, Education, and Advocacy Program
(News & Blog)
... maximum impact, policies should be developed holistically. This involves integrating community education and outreach components, alongside civil remedies for survivors, rather than relying solely on criminalization ...
Created on 20 August 2024
24. Sahiyo is thrilled The Gambia decided to keep the FGC ban in place!
(News & Blog)
... and Asia. That’s an increase of 15 percent, indicating now more than ever it is critically important to stay vigilant, speak up, and work even harder to put more people at risk.  To get involved in the ...
Created on 23 July 2024
25. Key takeaways from the “From Rhetoric to Reality: Closing the Funding Gap to End FGM/C” event
(News & Blog)
... figures to help elevate conversation and commitment toward closing the funding gap.  To that end, we promoted the Kigali Declaration, specifically calling for a Global Commitment Summit to significantly ...
Created on 09 May 2024
26. Building Support for the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C After Failure in 2024 Legislative Session
(News & Blog)
... surrounding FGM/C by calling on your representatives in Connecticut to take action in the next legislative session.  Want to get involved?  Visit https://endfgmcinct.com/ for more information or ...
Created on 23 April 2024
27. U.S. Activists Retreat 2024 Frequently Asked Questions
(News & Blog)
... to FGM/C but I do not recall my experience/I was subjected to FGM/C but I have had no adverse effects from my experience. Am I still welcome? Yes! One does not have to be subjected to trauma or have ...
Created on 09 April 2024
28. Calling on the CT legislature to protect girls from FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... Join us in advocating for the protection of girls from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) by calling on your representatives in Connecticut to take action. Your support is crucial in safeguarding ...
Created on 21 March 2024
29. UNICEF releases new data on global prevalence of FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... at the Women Deliver 2023 Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, the Global Platform has created the Kigali Declaration to call for an increase and shift of funding to grassroots organizations, and a convening ...
Created on 21 March 2024
30. Empowering Voices: The Launch of the Voices to End FGM/C Screening Guide
(News & Blog)
... serve as a call to action for everyone who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire change. We invite you to join us in this vital movement. For any questions or to learn more about our Voices ...
Created on 12 March 2024
31. From Rhetoric to Reality: Closing the Funding Gap to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... 10th Floor, , New York, NY 10017 Register: https://bit.ly/FundFGMC  Cost: Free This event will explore innovative options and call for solutions to close the funding gap. Event objectives include: ...
Created on 04 March 2024
32. Voices to End FGM/C 2023 Cohort Video Screening
(News & Blog)
... nine poignant stories, attendees will get the chance to hear from some of the storytellers themselves about their work and journey.  “I hope that my story will be a clarion call for folks to help me ...
Created on 08 February 2024
33. A Personal Journey: Breaking the Silence on FGM
(News & Blog)
... can offer solace and encouragement to those who have experienced similar pain. Lastly, this documentary is a call to action. By shedding light on FGM, we can mobilize governments, NGOs, and communities ...
Created on 11 January 2024
34. A Plan in Action: Reflecting on the 2023 Peer-to-Peer National ARP Convening
(News & Blog)
... the need for support from government grants that also allowed them to do the work in a manner that worked for them. Most critically, the speakers emphasized the need for advocates to work together to uplift ...
Created on 12 December 2023
35. PRESS RELEASE: Sahiyo publishes Examining the Current State of Critical Intersections: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and Social Oppressions report
(News & Blog)
... assumptions about FGM/C are often based on racist stereotypes. Type III FGM/C (infibulation) is often called “African FGM/C,” while less severe types of FGM/C such as Type I (clitoridectomy) and Type II ...
Created on 03 October 2023
36. Sahiyo receives grant from Ben & Jerry’s Foundation
(News & Blog)
... just and inclusive world. These funds will help Sahiyo specifically by strengthening the network of community-based anti-female genital cutting (FGC) advocates leading prevention and policy campaigns ...
Created on 07 September 2023
37. Sexual pleasure after female genital cutting
(News & Blog)
... sexuality in regards to orgasm specifically can include pelvic inflammatory diseases, which contributes to the absence or reduction of orgasms. The disorder in a woman's failed orgasm is called Female Orgasmic ...
Created on 11 August 2023
38. L'Oréal Paris Inducts Ten Extraordinary Changemakers into Its Signature Philanthropic Initiative, Women of Wort
(News & Blog)
... Féria, Colorista, Elvive, the Ever Collection, and Elnett Satin Hairspray. L'Oréal Paris provides scientifically-advanced skincare products that are tested to address individual skin concerns through its ...
Created on 07 August 2023
39. 2023 Kigali Declaration launched at the Women Deliver Pre-Conference
(News & Blog)
... of the Kigali Declaration which called on funders to  close the funding gap needed to end FGM/C amongst future generations. This declaration serves as an exercise of collective power from hundreds of activists, ...
Created on 20 July 2023
40. Applications open for the 2023 in-person Bohra Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... Bohra community to attend. Your connection to the Bohra community can be cultural and/or familial.  I was not subjected to khatna/I was subjected to khatna but I do not recall my experience/I was subjected ...
Created on 17 July 2023