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61. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... and greets, and congressional visits. Decide which one is best for your education and advocacy purposes. 2. Schedule a Meeting You can also schedule an in-person meeting with your representative. The ...
Created on 22 October 2024
62. Reflecting on The 4 Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism Event with Farzana Doctor
(News & Blog)
... burnout and vicarious trauma, as well as her personal journey toward self-care as an activist. As she relays in the book, her experience is unique but also ties into the greater experience of grind culture ...
Created on 10 September 2024
63. Announcing a New Website for FGM/C Prevention & Response Project in Washington State!
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo U.S. and partners of the FGM/C Prevention & Response in Washington State project are thrilled to announce the launch of wafgmc.com, the new comprehensive resource hub for the project! This website ...
Created on 22 August 2024
64. Sahiyo in D.C.! Key Insights from Our In-Person Meeting with DOJ OVW Partners
(News & Blog)
...  On June 20, 2024, we hosted an impactful in-person meeting at George Washington University with our project partners. This gathering allowed us to review the project timeline in great depth and align ...
Created on 18 July 2024
65. Reflecting on Virtual and In-Person Sessions for Voices to End FGM/C Workshop 2024
(News & Blog)
... community members in sessions designed to empower participants to share their personal stories and experiences with FGC. This year's workshop was held in a hybrid format, starting with two virtual sessions ...
Created on 16 July 2024
66. Voices from Washington and Beyond: an In-Person Voices to End FGM/C Screening in Kent, WA
(News & Blog)
On June 13th, we had the privilege of hosting an in-person screening of the Voices to End FGM/C digital storytelling project in Kent, Washington, alongside project partners the US End FGM/C Network, Mother ...
Created on 16 June 2024
67. Join the FGM/C Prevention and Response in Washington State Advisory Committee
(News & Blog)
... State (Hybrid – Remote and In-Person Meetings as Required) Time Commitment: 3-5 hours a month Honorarium: $75 per hour The initiative seeks to include perspectives from a wide range of professional ...
Created on 06 May 2024
68. Applications open for the 2023 in-person Bohra Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... apply!  Apply to the 2023 in-person Activists Retreat here.   Bohra U.S. Activists Retreat 2023 Frequently Asked Questions    Who is this retreat for? The Sahiyo Activists Retreat is ...
Created on 17 July 2023
69. Dear Maasi: "Should I confront the person responsible for my khatna (FGM/C)?"
(News & Blog)
Dear Maasi is a column about everything you wanted to know about sex and relationships but were afraid to ask! It’s a partnership between Sahiyo and WeSpeakOut, and is for all of us who have questions ...
Created on 26 October 2022
70. Everyone’s Responsibility: Discussing the Role Male Allies Play In Preventing Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... from four speakers Jeremiah Kipainoi, Khadijah Abdullah, Tony Mwebia, and Hatim Amiji moderated by Murtaza Kapasi about the role men play in ending FGC. From direct action to research to personal conversations, ...
Created on 25 March 2021
71. Sahiyo partners with GirlUp ESCP for virtual event
(News & Blog)
... and informational event began with a PowerPoint presentation and a screening of a select few of the Voices to End FGM/C videos. These videos helped to give context and personal connection to the often ...
Created on 11 February 2021
72. Sahiyo participated in key virtual events with global organizations in October
(News & Blog)
... and organizations to centralize first-person stories in social justice efforts. The current political reality demands ever-more creative approaches to advocacy. On Oct 14th, in this one-hour free webinar, ...
Created on 18 November 2020
73. Voices Series: Why I keep sharing my personal khatna story, again and again
(News & Blog)
... not because I am now used to talking about the day I was cut, but because I have seen the tremendous positive impact of sharing my deeply personal story.  Talking about one’s khatna publicly involves ...
Created on 11 March 2020
74. Storytelling with Sahiyo: Four actors narrate FGC survivor stories at a unique event
(News & Blog)
... featured four critically-acclaimed Indian film actors who performed narrative readings of the personal stories of four Female Genital Cutting survivors. The event was led and hosted by Sahiyo co-founder ...
Created on 23 April 2018
75. Discussing FGC During International Women's Day event in Pun
(News & Blog)
... women from the Dawoodi Bohra community. A few very brave women like my mother – Dilshad Tavawalla, Masooma Ranalvi and our Sahiyo co-founder, Aarefa Johari, shared their personal trauma about this “dark ...
Created on 06 June 2016
76. You don’t know how much you need it until it’s over
(News & Blog)
... working on programming and logistics for in-person and virtual retreats alike. The 2025 Activists’ Retreat was my second in-person retreat. I’m not a retreat veteran by any means, but I truly thought I ...
Created on 04 June 2025
77. 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
78. 2025 Comedy Show & Auction Sponsor Spotlight: Zehra Patwa
(News & Blog)
... includes survivors of FGC, anti-FGC activists, health care providers, and the general public. What personally inspires you or your team to advocate for social justice and community well-being? As someone ...
Created on 06 March 2025
79. Positive Masculinity; A Critical Tool in the Movement to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... personal level.  Sometimes for change to occur, it also takes an external agent (i.e. legal mechanisms), as we saw recently in The Gambia. To me, positive masculinity is about recognizing and acting on ...
Created on 20 February 2025
80. Intern Spotlight: Fundraising & Auction Intern Lisa Zhu
(News & Blog)
... life? As someone with no personal connection to FGM/C, I initially questioned whether I had a place in this movement. Additionally, as a high school student, I felt under qualified to make real, impactful ...
Created on 14 January 2025