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41. Wrestling with trust and fear in regard to female genital mutilation
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By Farzana Esmaeel Country of Residence: United Arab Emirates Trust and fear are two emotions that have an interesting correlation to input and output of human behavior. One emotion, trust, establishes ...
Created on 12 March 2019
42. Female Genital Cutting charges dismissed but our work continues: Global reactions to Michigan case news
(News & Blog)
... Bohra girls.” ~ Farzana Doctor, Canada   “By declaring the federal ban on FGM/C unconstitutional, Judge Friedman opens the door for parents to do exactly what was done in this case — take their daughters ...
Created on 22 November 2018
43. U.S. Muslim Leaders Stance on FGM/C (also known as Female Circumcision)
(News & Blog)
... The Islamic Center at NYU Imam Jamal Rahman,  Interfaith Community Sanctuary, WA Khadijah Abdullah,  RAHMA Zehra Patwa,  WeSpeakOut Farzana Doctor,  WeSpeakOut Alifya Sulemanji,  WeSpeakOut  ...
Created on 08 June 2017
44. Our History
(Uncategorised)
... of Sahiyo, and Farzana Esmail, survivor, mother and advocate, sat down together for a virtual fireside chat on female genital cutting: part interview, part sincere exchange of stories, and part education. ...
Created on 15 June 2016
45. FGC in Dawoodi Bohra Community
(News & Blog)
... discussing FGC in the Bohra Community Farzana Doctor Talks about FGC in Bohra Community From Canada  Battle Within Tiny Indian Muslim Sect on Circumcising Girls Only 1 in 10 who underwent FGM want ...
Created on 09 June 2016
46. Submissions
(Uncategorised)
... or FGM/C) and how it impacts our bodies, minds, sexualities and relationships. We welcome you to submit your anonymous questions to be answered by novelist and psychotherapist Farzana Doctor, or Maasi. ...
Created on 03 January 2016
47. Sahiyo Discusses: Seven by Farzana Doctor (2021-10-01)
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Sahiyo Discusses: Seven by Farzana Doctor Starting this October 2021, Sahiyo is officially launching our book club, Sahiyo Discusses, with our inaugural event, Sahiyo Discusses: Seven by Farzana Doctor. Designed ...
Created on 29 November 2021
48. 4 Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care for Activists with Farzana Doctor (10 September 2024 12:00)
(Events / Sahiyo Book Club )
... ourselves while doing this valuable work? Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM PST/ 12:00 PM EST  In this session, Farzana Doctor, activist, social worker, and author, will share practical ...
Created on 20 August 2024
49. Meet Farzana Doctor, author of SEVEN (09 November 2023 19:00)
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Date: November 9, 2023 Tme: 7:00 PM EST Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3PvYKoe  Join Sahiyo for a virtual discussion with Farzana Doctor, award-winning author of the novel Seven, which was ...
Created on 22 September 2023
50. Reflecting on The 4 Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism Event with Farzana Doctor
(News & Blog)
By Rachel Wine Held on September 10, and co-hosted by Sahiyo and The U.S. End FGM/C Network, Farzana Doctor introduced her new workbook: “52 Weeks To A Sweeter Life”. The workbook is dedicated to the ...
Created on 10 September 2024
51. “Four Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism” Event with Farzana Doctor on September 10th
(News & Blog)
...  Description: Farzana Doctor, an activist, social worker, Sahiyo blog contributor, and author, will share practical strategies to help reduce stress, fatigue, and vicarious trauma, offering actionable ...
Created on 05 September 2024
52. Sahiyo Discusses: You Still Look the Same, a discussion with Farzana Doctor
(News & Blog)
In our latest Sahiyo Discusses event, which took place on September 21st, we were joined by Farzana Doctor, to discuss her newly released poetry book, You Still Look the Same. A profoundly moving collection ...
Created on 24 October 2022
53. Fiction, Truth, and Female Genital Cutting: A reflection of the fireside chat with Farzana Doctor
(News & Blog)
On October 4th, Sahiyo partnered with acclaimed Canadian author and WeSpeakOut cofounder Farzana Doctor to host Fiction, Truth, and Female Genital Cutting: A Fireside Chat. During this intimate conversation, ...
Created on 28 October 2020
54. Introducing The FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund
(News & Blog)
... the world. Donate Here. (P.S. don’t miss out on our upcoming event, “4 Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism,” with Farzana Doctor, on Tuesday, September 10th at 9:00 AM PST/ ...
Created on 05 September 2024
55. Dear Maasi: How can I stop the trauma of FGM/C from popping into my mind?
(News & Blog)
...  About Maasi, aka Farzana Doctor:  Farzana is a novelist and psychotherapist in private practice. She’s a founding member of WeSpeakOut and the End FGM/C Canada Network. She loves talking about relationships ...
Created on 24 October 2023
56. Dear Maasi: Why it is that women who have gone through FGM/C continue to do it to their young ones?
(News & Blog)
... to your other questions, which I’ll get to in the coming months.   And as always, remember that sexual pleasure is our birthright!  —Maasi About Maasi, aka Farzana Doctor: Farzana is a novelist ...
Created on 14 June 2023
57. Dear Maasi addresses pain and pleasure
(News & Blog)
... might be causing it. Anonymous, I hope that helps. Sexual pleasure is our birthright! ---Maasi  About Maasi, aka Farzana Doctor:  Farzana is a novelist and psychotherapist in private practice. ...
Created on 30 November 2022
58. Why sex educators need to know about female genital cutting (FGC)
(News & Blog)
... topic. Sahiyo offers many resources on FGC to begin learning, including Dear Maasi, a sex and relationships column for FGC survivors by Farzana Doctor. Perhaps most importantly, I recommend starting this ...
Created on 28 November 2022
59. Dear Maasi: "Should I confront the person responsible for my khatna (FGM/C)?"
(News & Blog)
... your mother experienced it too and might have her own unresolved trauma. Going in calmly and slowly is especially important given this. ---Maasi  About Maasi, aka Farzana Doctor:  Farzana ...
Created on 26 October 2022
60. Sahiyo Discusses book club holds next event in September
(News & Blog)
Event: Sahiyo Discusses: You Still Look the Same by Farzana Doctor Date: September 21, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM EST Registration Link: https://bit.ly/SahiyoDiscusses   Sahiyo invites you to join the ...
Created on 04 August 2022
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