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101. My Story, My Voice
(News & Blog)
... addition to her roles as a wife and mother, she is a dedicated development worker and a passionate human rights activist, focusing her advocacy on the rights of women, girls, and vulnerable children. She ...
Created on 05 November 2024
102. On My Own Terms
(News & Blog)
... about how FGM affects sexual intimacy; how it led me to become a child's rights activist; and how it has shaped my work as a human rights advocate. My story also reflects how I see FGM as something that ...
Created on 05 November 2024
103. I Am SORRY!
(News & Blog)
... youth development, human rights advocacy, and campaigns in the non-profit sector. She has dedicated her life to ending all forms of gender-based violence and her work contributed to the criminalization ...
Created on 05 November 2024
104. Staff Spotlight: Communications Assistant Kira Omans
(News & Blog)
Kira joins Sahiyo with a background in humanitarian advocacy, communications, community outreach, and storytelling. She completed her B.F.A. with a concentration in Stage and Screen Performance and a Communications ...
Created on 05 November 2024
105. The forgotten history of female genital cutting in the United States
(News & Blog)
... Christian communities. The persistence of FGC in these communities underscored the need for a broader societal reckoning with how cultural and religious beliefs intersect with human rights, even within ...
Created on 24 October 2024
106. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... your message is by giving testimony. Testimonies, such as this one from the Washington Senate Hearing at the 54 minute mark, will help to humanize the issues that you are advocating for. A recording of ...
Created on 22 October 2024
107. Intern Spotlight: Fundraising and Auction Intern Elaina Baliner
(News & Blog)
... to end such a significant human rights violation. What does your work with Sahiyo involve? As a Fundraising and Auction Intern, my work primarily focuses on supporting the funding efforts for Sahiyo’s ...
Created on 11 October 2024
108. Reflecting on the 2024 Asian Pacific Institute for Gender Based Violence National Summit
(News & Blog)
... in the Asian American movement and a gender justice advocate, Zia talked about her earlier work in the civil rights movement. Sheemphasized the need to “humanize Asian Americans,” and touched on being ...
Created on 13 September 2024
109. Reflecting on The 4 Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism Event with Farzana Doctor
(News & Blog)
... for well-being she deems essential: burnout is structurally rooted Understand the links between self- and community-care Normalize burnout and compassion fatigue as human experiences that ...
Created on 10 September 2024
110. Advocacy & Travel Award
(Programs)
... Activity Relevance: The proposed event or project must align with the topic of FGM/C and/or related intersections such as gender equality, human rights, women’s health, etc. Post-Award Commitment: Applicants ...
Created on 14 August 2024
111. Reflecting on the FGC 101 Training at the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Conference
(News & Blog)
... balancing human rights with respecting cultural norms that have existed for generations. Her question highlighted the challenge of advocating against harmful practices without condemning entire cultures. ...
Created on 30 July 2024
112. Sahiyo's U.S. Executive Director will discuss transnational FGC at the United Nations in Genev
(News & Blog)
On July 3rd, Sahiyo’s co-founder and U.S. Executive Director Mariya Taher will discuss cross-border and transnational female genital cutting (FGC) during the fifty-sixth session of the United Nations Human ...
Created on 28 June 2024
113. Ending FGM – Fight the Mansplaining, Toxic Masculinity, and Patriarchy
(News & Blog)
... about this human rights violation. As I sat in on a webinar last week designed to discuss strategies to bring men aboard as partners in this fight, I realized how steeped in the patriarchy some of my ...
Created on 21 June 2024
114. Exploring Diverse Narratives of FGM/C: A Virtual Voices Screening Event
(News & Blog)
Join us on June 26th for an engaging and interactive session that offers a unique opportunity for dialogue and reflection surrounding the diverse narratives of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). ...
Created on 17 June 2024
115. Rally, Revel, Repeat : A Changemakers Retreat!
(News & Blog)
By Lubaina Plumber Remember that pivotal moment when a cause became intensely personal? That's what happened to me when I discovered the human rights violation of female genital cutting (FGC) a few years ...
Created on 19 May 2024
116. Join the FGM/C Prevention and Response in Washington State Advisory Committee
(News & Blog)
... Committee members will be given a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant public health and human rights effort. Members will play a critical role in shaping effective responses to FGM/C throughout ...
Created on 06 May 2024
117. Building Support for the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C After Failure in 2024 Legislative Session
(News & Blog)
... work. Over 2,600 girls are at risk of undergoing FGM/C in Connecticut, despite it being globally considered a human rights violation. We need to urge the legislature to prioritize the passage of legislation ...
Created on 23 April 2024
118. Volunteer Spotlight: Programs Intern Sophia Jones
(News & Blog)
... within the human rights sphere. She is excited to join Sahiyo and be part of an organization that uplifts women and is working to enact change. What was your experience of learning about FGC for the ...
Created on 15 April 2024
119. Upcoming Event: "Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Conversation
(News & Blog)
... often leads to narratives that are uninformed, conflated, or misrepresented  The Need for Nuanced Reporting: FGM/C is recognized as a human rights violation and poses unique reporting challenges. It ...
Created on 09 April 2024
120. Our Fight to End FGM in The Gambia: Who is Listening?
(News & Blog)
... proposed repeal is not just a legal issue; it is a moral imperative, a test of our humanity, and a reflection of our values as a society. It sends a dangerous message that the rights and dignity of girls ...
Created on 02 April 2024