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1. About - Our Story
Created on 30 November -0001
2. Supporting Survivors in the LGBTQIA+ Community: How Sahiyo Helped Afiqa Attend the ASEAN Queer Leadership Week
(News & Blog)
... education for rural children, animal rights, climate justice and sustainability, journalism, and refugee and migrant rights. Of course, the issue of FGM/C falls under sexual and reproductive health rights ...
Created on 06 February 2025
3. Sahiyo research uplifts how intersectionality impacts the movement to end FGM/C this February 6th
(News & Blog)
... other social justice movements, strengthens our overall work to end FGM/C.   Speakers:  Aarefa Johari is a journalist and feminist activist based in Mumbai, India. She has been advocating for an end ...
Created on 06 February 2025
4. Reflecting on the 2024 Asian Pacific Institute for Gender Based Violence National Summit
(News & Blog)
... gatherings and conversations at the Summit, but for me, the highlight was listening to API-GBV Executive Director, Monica Khant in her fireside chat with activist and journalist Helen Zia. A key figure ...
Created on 13 September 2024
5. Intern Spotlight: Policy Intern Sara Khattak
(News & Blog)
... Certified Personal Trainer and Executive Officer for the Fencing Club. Off campus, she enjoys staying home to read, play video games, and journal. Sara hopes to aspire to leverage her skills and interests ...
Created on 15 August 2024
6. Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Reflection on our April 17, 2024 Webinar
(News & Blog)
... included a panel of media and advocacy experts, such as:  Washington State Senator Karen Kaiser,  Emma Batha of Thomson Reuters Foundation News,  Journalist Milena Mikael Debass,  and documentary ...
Created on 21 May 2024
7. Sahiyo staff spotlight: Editorial Coordinator Sheena Vasani
(News & Blog)
Sheena Vasani joined Sahiyo as its Editorial Coordinator in January 2024. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience working for major media outlets, startups, and charities. A strong believer ...
Created on 20 May 2024
8. Upcoming Event: "Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Conversation
(News & Blog)
... that will explore the intricacies of reporting on female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). This invitation extends to all media professionals — reporters, journalists, editors, and communication and ...
Created on 09 April 2024
9. Upcoming Equality Now media training
(News & Blog)
On December 13th from 12-2:30 PM (Malaysia time), Sahiyo India is participating in a media training workshop with Equality Now and Kalyanamitra. The workshop’s aim is to sensitize journalists and media ...
Created on 08 December 2023
10. Reflecting on the 2023 Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... to achieve lasting results. Together, we participated in workshops, engaged in difficult but important conversations, which were followed by self-care activities like journaling exercises or yoga at the ...
Created on 15 November 2023
11. Volunteer spotlight: Editorial Intern Cecilia Mwakenya
(News & Blog)
Cecilia Mwakenya is a journalist, and a recent graduate from Rural Aid Kenya, where she pursued a diploma in communications (broadcast option). Previously, she worked as a social media volunteer at Tunza ...
Created on 19 April 2023
12. Moving Forward
(News & Blog)
... therapists, and physical therapists who specialize in all things pelvic.  Organizations, blogs, and medical journal articles. Community groups As was the case in the Voices workshop, we should ...
Created on 11 April 2023
13. Reflecting on Being Seen
(News & Blog)
... in the Journal of Student Research, the Southern Connecticut State University Undergraduate Journal Society, Justice, and the Law and she has presented her work at various conferences including NEPSA and ...
Created on 11 April 2023
14. Self-love to Sushma
(News & Blog)
By Sushma Mahadeo  What does self-love mean to you?  To me, self-love is about loving yourself unconditionally. It means being proud of yourself on your good and bad days. It's about being able to ...
Created on 21 January 2023
15. Healing as Activism: One cannot give from an empty cup
(News & Blog)
... — so that I can make room for action again. Sometimes that honor takes the form of writing: in creating a fictional world that I control the outcome of, or in journaling, so that I can name my emotions ...
Created on 27 November 2022
16. Volunteer spotlight: Development intern Anaïs Furukawa
(News & Blog)
Anaïs' deep interest in giving a platform to voices that need to be heard and stories that need to be told led her to pursue and earn her B.A. in journalism at California State University, Northridge. ...
Created on 12 October 2022
17. Training and Technical Assistance
(Programs)
... This training teaches journalists to report on FGC with sensitivity and accuracy. FGC is a complex issue requiring nuanced coverage that respects survivors and communities. The session addresses common ...
Created on 05 October 2022
18. An Emergency Within an Emergency: The Crises of Climate Change and Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... by world-famous activists Eva Komba and Domtila Chesang alongside award-winning journalist Neha Wadekar as they explore their work and experience with this growing issue. This panel will also be moderated ...
Created on 09 September 2022
19. Research
(Programs)
... other social oppressions as found in academic journals, media, social media, video clips, etc. From there, a mixed-methods research design was developed, including a survey and interview, to better understand ...
Created on 29 June 2022
20. Notre Webinaire À Venir: Comprendre les normes sociales pour mettre fin aux mutilations génitales féminines
(News & Blog)
... Johari. Habitante de Mumbai, Aarefa est une activiste contre le MGF. Elle est également une journaliste talentueuse et lauréate du prix Chameli Devi Jain. Concernant nos principales intervenantes ...
Created on 22 June 2022
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Washington D.C. Passes Comprehensive Law to Protect Children from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
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Washington D.C. Passes Comprehensive Law to Protect Children from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
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The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting via Legislation in Connecticut
02 June 2025
The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting via Legislation in Connecticut
By: Katie Bai Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful social norm involving the...
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Urge Senator Winfield to Protect Girls from FGM/C in Connecticut
31 May 2025
Urge Senator Winfield to Protect Girls from FGM/C in Connecticut
It's been four long years of advocating for a comprehensive bill that protects girls from female...
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Exploring Other Forms of Female Genital Alteration
10 April 2025
Exploring Other Forms of Female Genital Alteration
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time dedicated to raising awareness about sexual...
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Engaging the Next Generation: A Conversation on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
10 April 2025
Engaging the Next Generation: A Conversation on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
By Katie Bai On Tuesday, February 18th, Sahiyo had the privilege of speaking to students at a...
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  • About Us
    • Our Story
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    • Funders & Partners
    • Annual Report
    • Contact us
  • Our Programs
    • Community Outreach
      • Advocacy & Travel Award
      • Survivor and Community Engagement Toolkit
    • Voices to End FGM/C
    • Training and Technical Assistance
    • Activists Retreat
    • Research
      • Critical Intersections
    • Bhaiyo: Male Allies
    • Policy
    • Thaal pe Charcha
  • Our Impact
    • Newsletters
    • Awards and Distinctions
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    • Sahiyo Resources
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    • FGC Survivor Support Line
    • FGC in Dawoodi Bohra Community
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    • Research Studies on FGC
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