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1. About - Our Story
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2. FAQs
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3. Exploring Other Forms of Female Genital Alteration
(News & Blog)
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and advocating for survivor support and prevention. This campaign seeks to open the conversation ...
Created on 10 April 2025
4. Engaging the Next Generation: A Conversation on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(News & Blog)
... importance of these conversations and the power of education in mobilization. One of the key takeaways from our discussion with the students was that FGM/C is not just an issue happening “somewhere else.” ...
Created on 10 April 2025
5. Reflecting on “Storytelling as a Tool for Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C) Survivor-Centered Change” at CSW 69
(News & Blog)
... and deeply personal experiences to the conversation.  During the panel, two of the storytellers, Zehra and Leena, reflected on the renewed and unexpected emotions they felt while watching their digital ...
Created on 21 March 2025
6. Reframing FGM/C Through an Intersectional Lens at CSW69
(News & Blog)
...  From the beginning, the energy in the room was palpable. The symbolic ringing of a bell every 12 minutes—representing the frequency of lives lost due to FGM/C—  anchored the conversation in the real, ...
Created on 18 March 2025
7. Survivor and Community Engagement Toolkit
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... leading the conversation. However, we recognize many organizations and advocates face challenges due to limited tools, strategies, and guidance for effectively engaging impacted communities. We created ...
Created on 15 March 2025
8. Newly Released: Sahiyo’s Toolkit on Survivor and Community Engagement!
(News & Blog)
... the conversation- men, adolescents, community leaders, elders, religious figures, teachers, and other local officials. The more voices we bring to the table, the stronger we become as a movement!  “Unless ...
Created on 11 March 2025
9. Reflection on the Sahiyo Activists Retreat 2024: Zahara Kagalwalla
(News & Blog)
... with an intimate conversation where we shared our aspirations for the retreat. Some attendees wanted more knowledge on the legal landscape surrounding FGC, while others wanted to tap into the work of other ...
Created on 18 February 2025
10. Join Sahiyo, the Asian Women’s Shelter, and Silence Speaks for a Parallel Event at the 69th Session of Commission on the Status of Women in New York
(News & Blog)
... there will be a panel discussion with Voices alum to allow the storytellers to discuss how their stories have supported and uplifted their work, their conversations on FGM/C, and benefited their healing ...
Created on 11 February 2025
11. Empowered and Ignited
(News & Blog)
... inform my work as an activist since it has given me more strength, power, and a network. What work are you doing currently or hoping to do in the future? I am having conversations with both my friends ...
Created on 18 January 2025
12. What Not to Say
(News & Blog)
By; Samman Masud In this digital short film, “What Not to Say”, I wanted to take the opportunity to talk about the experiences and conversations I had with my community members around the time I gave ...
Created on 24 December 2024
13. Reflections on the Sahiyo Activist Retreat: A Transformative Experience
(News & Blog)
... us to have honest and sometimes difficult conversations about cultural norms, challenges, and the complexities of addressing FGC within our different communities. The diversity of experiences shared ...
Created on 12 December 2024
14. "The Beginning" screened at a special Thaal Pe Charcha event in Mumba
(News & Blog)
... members together in safe spaces to have conversations about female genital cutting (FGC) while bonding over a traditional Bohra “thaal” meal. Since 2017, Sahiyo has organized 13 TPC events in Mumbai and ...
Created on 11 December 2024
15. Global Collaboration to End FGM/C Conference 2024
(News & Blog)
... conversations with these partners sought to address a key challenge to progress in global FGM/C advocacy: the funding gap and significant lack of resources allocated to prevent and respond to violence ...
Created on 18 November 2024
16. Reflecting on the webinar "Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change
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On November 4, Sahiyo U.S. hosted a vibrant webinar titled: Youth Advocacy Against Female Genital Cutting (FGC): A Conversation on Change, where a global community of advocates, educators, medical professionals, ...
Created on 14 November 2024
17. Training Recap: An Introduction to Female Genital Cutting with AshaKiran
(News & Blog)
... FGC. Through an open and compassionate dialogue, attendees gained practical tools to approach FGC with empathy and understanding, underscoring the importance of informed conversations in order to foster ...
Created on 14 November 2024
18. Breaking the Silence
(News & Blog)
... shame surrounding FGM/C, and encourage more open conversations on the issue. I aim to inspire legislative changes in order to help end this practice and provide safe havens for those who are affected by ...
Created on 05 November 2024
19. To Speak
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... can help or make a difference. I would like for my story to start the conversation within our families that can lead to incremental, but critical, change. Aisha Dorley is a public health professional ...
Created on 05 November 2024
20. Bringing female genital cutting to the forefront: How Sahiyo helped Nevin Sutherland attend the 2024 Asian Studies Conference
(News & Blog)
This past March, Sahiyo had the honor of supporting Nevin Sutherland in attending the Association for Asian Studies 2024 Annual Conference. This annual conference focuses on facilitating conversations ...
Created on 24 October 2024
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Engaging the Next Generation: A Conversation on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
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On February 27th, Sahiyo’s Research Coordinator Rachel Wine , and Executive Director Mariya Taher...
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Reflecting on “Storytelling as a Tool for Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C) Survivor-Centered Change” at CSW 69
21 March 2025
Reflecting on “Storytelling as a Tool for Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C) Survivor-Centered Change” at CSW 69
On March 18, 2025, Sahiyo co-hosted a powerful parallel session during the 69th Commission on the...
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