Total: 148 results found.

Search for:
Search Only:

Page 6 of 8

101. U.S. may deny asylum for females fleeing gender-based violence
(News & Blog)
... from gender-based persecution.  In addition to the precedent set by Kassindja’s case, there are multiple legal reasons why FGC qualifies as persecution. It violates multiple human rights documents, including ...
Created on 06 July 2020
102. How COVID-19 may increase gender-based violence, including FGM/C
(News & Blog)
The UNFPA and UNICEF Joint Program on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) released a technical note about how the COVID-19 pandemic may affect women and girls adversely in regard ...
Created on 11 May 2020
103. White House Press Release Falsely links Gender Violence (and FGC) to Foreign Nationals
(News & Blog)
... and the “connection” to Gender-Based Violence. The press release noted more than 20 “statistics” and names of people who have either been convicted of terrorist activities or conspiring against the US ...
Created on 21 February 2018
104. Engendering Progress Event Honours Sahiyo Co-founder
(News & Blog)
The Manhattan Young Democrats (MYD) held their 8th annual Engender Progress event honoring women thought-leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, and businesswomen on March 30th. This event is the hallmark of ...
Created on 22 April 2017
105. Mariya joins Young Philanthropist Responding to Gender-Based Violence Panel
(News & Blog)
... of changemakers who are organizing against gender-based violence in the greater Boston area and beyond. The conversation took place at WeWork in Boston and included discussions around innovative perspectives ...
Created on 14 March 2017
106. Talking about Gender Justice at the Islamic Society of North America Annual Conference
(News & Blog)
On Sunday September 4th, Sahiyo’s cofounder, Mariya Taher, participated on a panel entitled, “Gender Justice: A Discussion with Policymakers, Religious Actors, and Activists” at the Islamic Society of ...
Created on 06 October 2016
107. Washington D.C. Passes Comprehensive Law to Protect Children from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(News & Blog)
... ritual reasons as a defense;   Excludes parental or guardianship consent as a defense; Differentiates between gender-affirming surgeries and FGM/C procedures; Mandates the D.C. Department of ...
Created on 02 June 2025
108. Exploring Other Forms of Female Genital Alteration
(News & Blog)
... negative impact on bodily autonomy, health, and well-being. Through this social media series, Sahiyo aims to amplify awareness within the broader discussions surrounding gender-based violence, consent, ...
Created on 10 April 2025
109. Reflecting on the Critical Intersections Webinar
(News & Blog)
... report: race/racism, LGBTQIA+ issues, gender inequities, and religious discrimination.  Another partner researcher Jessica Puri and Project Advisors Aarefa Johari and Saza Faradilla spoke about their ...
Created on 21 March 2025
110. Reframing FGM/C Through an Intersectional Lens at CSW69
(News & Blog)
... and Professor James Rockey (Birmingham University), reframed FGM/C as not just a cultural issue, but a serious form of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and child abuse. Professor Rockey shared findings ...
Created on 18 March 2025
111. Sahiyo Releases Toolkit for Survivor and Community Engagement to Address FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... adapt various forms of engagement to suit the specific needs and contexts of each community.  Sahiyo Co-Founder Mariya Taher emphasized that the “Recognition of FGM/C as a form of gender-based violence ...
Created on 11 March 2025
112. Positive Masculinity; A Critical Tool in the Movement to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... women but men as well. Think of all of the ways that men suffer from toxic masculinity, including how it defines their life choices, decisions about a mate, how they interact with all genders, how they ...
Created on 20 February 2025
113. Reflection on the Sahiyo Activists Retreat 2024: Zahara Kagalwalla
(News & Blog)
... collaboration, share insights, and strengthen efforts to eliminate this form of gender-based violence. The retreats include educational programs, self-care activities, and presentations from advocates ...
Created on 18 February 2025
114. 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)
... and girls around the world and find solutions to the problems that face them, such as poverty, education, the gender pay gap, and violence. This year's commission will take place from March 10 to 21, 2025 ...
Created on 11 February 2025
115. Supporting Survivors in the LGBTQIA+ Community: How Sahiyo Helped Afiqa Attend the ASEAN Queer Leadership Week
(News & Blog)
... of all, no matter their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) in broader society. We learned how to respond to the needs of the LGBTQIA+ movement within ...
Created on 06 February 2025
116. Uniting to End FGM/C Across the Americas: A Joint Statement
(News & Blog)
... and survivor advocacy groups, dedicated to ending female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) across the Americas. Recognizing FGM/C as a severe violation of human rights and a form of gender-based violence ...
Created on 06 February 2025
117. Connecticut’s Lieutenant Governor Recognizes International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... 6th as International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM/C, a day to “take time to support women and girls” and end this harmful form of gender-based violence. In the citation, the Lieutenant Governor uplifts ...
Created on 06 February 2025
118. Sahiyo research uplifts how intersectionality impacts the movement to end FGM/C this February 6th
(News & Blog)
...  The report addresses the following topics within these two themes:  Intersections between FGM/C and Race, LGBTQIA+, Religion, and Gender.  Challenges and Opportunities to Cross Collaboration. From ...
Created on 06 February 2025
119. Sahiyo's response to recent Executive Orders by the Trump Administratio
(News & Blog)
... also concerned. It’s disturbing watching the Trump administration blatantly conflate FGC and gender-affirming care. As we explained in a recent blog, this not only endangers trans and LGBTQ+ youth but ...
Created on 31 January 2025
120. Calling CT Residents to Action - Ban FGM/C in Connecticut
(News & Blog)
... children from FGM/C. FGM/C is a human rights violation and an extreme form of gender-based violence which causes severe physical and psychological damage.  The introduction of this bill is a result of ...
Created on 30 January 2025