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121. Why I shared my experience at Voices to End FGM/C with the medical community
(News & Blog)
By Mariam Sabir I had the opportunity to participate in the Voices to End FGM/C project with Sahiyo, StoryCenter and The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health in November ...
Created on 11 August 2020
122. Part II–Medicalising khatna within the Bohra community: A Struggle of Tradition and Modernity
(News & Blog)
By Fatema Kakal (This is Part II in a series about female genital cutting within the Bohra community. Read Part I here.) While religion and religious leaders, along with culture and tradition can be ...
Created on 23 June 2020
123. Khatna within the Bohra community: A Struggle of Tradition and Modernity
(News & Blog)
By Fatema Kakal (This is Part I in a series about female genital cutting within the Bohra community. Read Part II here) The Bohra Muslims, who have the reputation of being modern and progressive, secretly ...
Created on 25 February 2020
124. Discovering female genital cutting in my community
(News & Blog)
... after class and she confirmed it. I was enraged as though I was hearing it and truly understanding it for the first time. It felt like a conspiracy. No one in the community talked about it. How many of ...
Created on 18 June 2019
125. Is the Dawoodi Bohra community truly as progressive as it claims to be?
(News & Blog)
... I occasionally went to the local Bohra mosque to socialize with others in the community. I loved going to the “masjid” – there I got a chance to meet my best friend and also eat delicious Bohri food. It ...
Created on 30 October 2018
126. Building the data on Female Genital Cutting in the Bohra Community
(News & Blog)
In February 2017, Sahiyo released the findings of the first ever large scale global study on Female Genital Cutting in the Bohra community in order to gain insight into how and why this harmful practice ...
Created on 19 February 2018
127. Despite backlash, Sahiyo will continue to work with the community
(News & Blog)
... of man or woman, bond or free,” can promote khatna in India. In one part of the world doctors from our community are tried for violating the laws of their country (United States and Australia), and then ...
Created on 02 June 2017
128. Conversations on khatna and social norms with Mumbai community workers
(News & Blog)
... community centres across the city, but the session that Sahiyo conducted with more than 20 social workers was held at JPC’s headquarters at St. Pius College.   Most of the participants in the session ...
Created on 21 October 2016
129. A Kenyan Woman's Take on FGM/FGC in the Bohra Communit
(News & Blog)
By: Zarina Patel   Country of Residence: Kenya       Age: 81 years   I only very recently heard a fleeting mention of FGM being practiced in the Bohra Community in my country, Kenya. It was ...
Created on 18 October 2016
130. Community Outreach
(Uncategorised)
Community Outreach is essential to helping to end harmful practices such as female genital cutting. Since our founding, Sahiyo has been invited on various  platforms to talk about Female Genital Cutting ...
Created on 05 October 2016
131. FGC in Dawoodi Bohra Community
(News & Blog)
... Fear Girls Could Be Put At Risk Of FGM/C By Bohra Religious Leader’s UK Visit 2021 Demystifying the practice of khafd in the Dawoodi Bohra community: A commentary on the WeSpeakOut report from ...
Created on 09 June 2016
132. The Role of Men in Ending FGM in the Bohra Community
(News & Blog)
... fellow member of the Dawoodi Bohra community, who in this moment realized I must not have known.   After she spoke to me about it, I remained in disbelief. I was sure she must be wrong. I reached out to ...
Created on 07 June 2016
133. Cafe Dissensus runs a special issue on female circumcision in the Bohra community
(News & Blog)
Cafe Dissensus, an alternative magazine about dissenting art, culture, literature and politics, has run a special May issue focusing solely on female genital cutting or khatna in the Dawoodi Bohra community. ...
Created on 25 May 2016
134. Stop female circumcision, Dawoodi Bohra authorities tell community members in Australia
(News & Blog)
... court, community authorities have issued a notice to all Bohras in Australia asking them to obey the law of the land and stop the practice of khatna or female circumcision. The notice has drawn cheers ...
Created on 16 February 2016
135. The Practice of Khatna or Female Genital Mutilation amongst the Dawoodi (Daudi) Bohra Shia Muslim Community – Part 1
(News & Blog)
... the focus and global attention due to the fact ‘khatna‘ or FGM/C is pervasive and secretly practised amongst the members of the Dawoodi Bohra Shia Muslim community (emphasis mine).  The cultural practice ...
Created on 19 January 2016
136. Intern Spotlight: Katie Bai
(News & Blog)
... there ways in which Sahiyo has already impacted your life? Sahiyo has helped me recognize the tireless work from nonprofits, legislators, activists, volunteers, and community members that legislative ...
Created on 10 April 2025
137. Reflecting on “Storytelling as a Tool for Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C) Survivor-Centered Change” at CSW 69
(News & Blog)
... setting. This moment reminded us how powerful and vulnerable storytelling can be—even long after the initial release of the stories. As members of the Dawoodi Bohra community, both Zehra and Leena spoke ...
Created on 21 March 2025
138. Reframing FGM/C Through an Intersectional Lens at CSW69
(News & Blog)
... for a model grounded in community education and collective responsibility. This context-specific approach focuses on engaging communities through dialogue, awareness-building, and and trust-based interventions ...
Created on 18 March 2025
139. 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
140. 2025 Comedy Show & Auction Sponsor Spotlight: Zehra Patwa
(News & Blog)
... includes survivors of FGC, anti-FGC activists, health care providers, and the general public. What personally inspires you or your team to advocate for social justice and community well-being? As someone ...
Created on 06 March 2025