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101. Female Genital Cutting charges dismissed but our work continues: Global reactions to Michigan case news
(News & Blog)
... is a growing, global movement against khafz/FGC and we need positive judgments to send a strong message to our community that this practice is harmful and illegal. We must protect future generations of ...
Created on 22 November 2018
102. Sahiyo Volunteer nominated for The Global Woman Student Ambassador Award
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo’s Maria Akhter has been nominated to receive the Global Woman Award in the “Student Ambassador” category, on Friday, October 26, 2018, in Washington, D.C.  The awards are given by the Global Woman ...
Created on 05 July 2018
103. Sahiyo to be a part of a new global movement for progressive Muslims
(News & Blog)
From September 29 to October 1, at a unique convention held in Tunisia, more than a dozen progressive Muslim organisations from around the world came together to create a new global movement: the Alliance ...
Created on 21 October 2017
104. What can Bohras learn from a new report on the global status of female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
by Aarefa Johari This August, the Population Council and UK Aid published a unique, comprehensive report on Female Genital Cutting around the world, to serve as a valuable resource for anyone working ...
Created on 16 October 2016
105. Sahiyo Receives Grant from Wallace Global Fund!
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo is excited to announce that the Wallace Global Fund has awarded a $30,000 grant to Orchid Project, as support for the organizational setup of Sahiyo. The Orchid Project has a vision of a world free ...
Created on 05 July 2016
106. I Will Not Be Silent - Ban Khatna Globally
(News & Blog)
Zehra Patwa Age: 45 Current Country of Residence: United States In 2014, I saw a video that changed my life.  My husband sat me down, told me that this was going to be upsetting and showed me a video.  ...
Created on 23 February 2016
107. Reframing FGM/C Through an Intersectional Lens at CSW69
(News & Blog)
On March 13, 2025, the Global Platform for Action to End FGM/C hosted a powerful session at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), titled "Reframing FGM/C Through an Intersectional Lens." Held ...
Created on 18 March 2025
108. Newly Released: Sahiyo’s Toolkit on Survivor and Community Engagement!
(News & Blog)
... Health Organization (AFAHO) Anolee Sisters  International Institute of Minnesota (IIM)  International Survivors And Family Empowered (iSafe)  Global Woman Peace Foundation (GWPF) Sahiyo  Sauti ...
Created on 11 March 2025
109. Sahiyo Welcomes Elaina Baliner as Our New Development & Programs Fellow
(News & Blog)
... in Biology. A passionate advocate for humanitarian causes and global health equity, Elaina actively seeks to maximize positive impact and close health equity gaps. Currently based in France during her ...
Created on 27 February 2025
110. 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)
... City (NYC).  The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a global body committed to the protection, advancement, and empowerment of women. Launched in 1941, CSW seeks to highlight the lives of women ...
Created on 11 February 2025
111. Supporting Survivors in the LGBTQIA+ Community: How Sahiyo Helped Afiqa Attend the ASEAN Queer Leadership Week
(News & Blog)
... on the ongoing process of creating and honoring one’s story.  I joined the Singapore campaign due to the lack of trans and non-binary survivor voices in the global anti-FGM/C movements. Trans and non-binary ...
Created on 06 February 2025
112. Uniting to End FGM/C Across the Americas: A Joint Statement
(News & Blog)
This February 6th - International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, in recognition of this year’s theme - "Stepping Up the Pace. Strengthening Alliances and Building Movements ...
Created on 06 February 2025
113. Sahiyo research uplifts how intersectionality impacts the movement to end FGM/C this February 6th
(News & Blog)
In recognition of Feb 6th, International Day of Zero Tolerance to End FGM/C, and this year’s theme “Stepping up the Pace: Strengthening Alliances and Building Movements to End FGM,” our upcoming publication ...
Created on 06 February 2025
114. Press Conference Announced In Honor of International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGMC)
(News & Blog)
... Despite its global recognition as a harmful practice, FGM/C remains a concern that demands urgent attention and action. Members of the press, advocates, and the public are invited to attend this critical ...
Created on 29 January 2025
115. Intern Spotlight: Fundraising & Auction Intern Lisa Zhu
(News & Blog)
... change alongside experienced adults. I was anxious my age and lack of knowledge of FGM/C would prevent me from being able to contribute meaningfully to a global cause. However, I quickly discovered that ...
Created on 14 January 2025
116. What Not to Say
(News & Blog)
... current global trends in this practice could only be assessed through an in-depth qualitative and quantitative study that I’d love to undertake one day. Yet, despite the progress made in women and girls’ ...
Created on 24 December 2024
117. Sustainable Development Goals: How the UNs Benchmarks Align with Sahiyo’s Mission to End Female Gential Cutting
(News & Blog)
... with a minor in Biology. A passionate global health equity advocate, Elaina actively seeks to maximize positive impact and close health equity gaps. Recently Elaina sat down with Sahiyo's Editorial Assistant, ...
Created on 12 December 2024
118. Reflections on the Sahiyo Activist Retreat: A Transformative Experience
(News & Blog)
... of the complexities surrounding this practice and inspired me to continue the fight on a global scale. As I’ve shifted my focus to the United States, I’ve realized that the movement here is still relatively ...
Created on 12 December 2024
119. Reflecting on the webinar "Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change
(News & Blog)
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
120. Training Recap: An Introduction to Female Genital Cutting with AshaKiran
(News & Blog)
... and girls both in the United States and globally. Led by Sahiyo’s Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator Aries Nuño, Volunteer Huda Syed, and Development Intern Elaina Baliner, the session addressed ...
Created on 14 November 2024