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41. The importance of creating a body of knowledge on female genital cutting
(News & Blog)
... neuroscience major and women and gender studies minor at Wheaton College in Massachusetts. He has been working on his research project about social and emotional effects of FGC since last year. The findings ...
Created on 28 February 2019
42. Sahiyo Stories screened in Massachusetts
(News & Blog)
... In November a public screening of Sahiyo Stories was held in Massachusetts.  Lesley University, Massachusetts On November 9th, Sahiyo took part in Violence Against Women Conference hosted by Lesley ...
Created on 07 January 2019
43. U.S. Court's dismissal of FGM/C charge in Michigan case is disappointing, but does not condone genital cuttin
(News & Blog)
... regulated by the state, then it goes to show just how vital it will be for all states in the U.S. to pass laws banning FGC. Currently, only 27 states in the U.S. have such laws. Massachusetts, the state ...
Created on 21 November 2018
44. U.S. Advisory Board
(News & Blog)
... Girl Child Discrimination and Mortality In China.” From 2009 to 2010, Joanne worked with two human rights NGOs in Massachusetts regarding anti-human trafficking; and, since May 2013, she has been a member ...
Created on 16 September 2018
45. ‘Even Though I Was Impacted by Female Genital Cutting, I Knew Little About It’
(News & Blog)
... FGC in Massachusetts, and hopefully, all other U.S. states where there isn’t already a law.   To learn more about Sahiyo Stories, read: Seeing Sahiyo Stories on Female Genital Cutting Come to Life.  ...
Created on 04 September 2018
46. Why Won’t Massachusetts Pass A Law Against Female Genital Cutting?
(News & Blog)
Today, FGM/C is banned under federal law, yet, only 26 states in the U.S. have laws against it. Massachusetts is not one of them. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, it is estimated ...
Created on 06 August 2018
47. Raising the conversation on Female Genital Cutting in Massachusetts
(News & Blog)
During February, Lesley University and Brandeis University in Massachusetts hosted events to elevate the conversation and build awareness on the topic of FGC as it occurs in the U.S. and the larger global ...
Created on 23 March 2018
48. Our Petition
(News & Blog)
... Drums, Lose the Knife Hawa Trust Sambhaavnaa Sanctuary for Families Jane Doe Inc., The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence National ...
Created on 12 July 2017
49. Mariya joins Young Philanthropist Responding to Gender-Based Violence Panel
(News & Blog)
On February 1st, the Board of Directors for Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts statewide coalition against domestic & sexual violence organized their first young philanthropist event that included a panel ...
Created on 14 March 2017
50. Massachusetts Healthy Youth Consortium Teacher Training (2021-11-01)
(Events Calendar/Massachusetts Healthy Youth Consortium Teacher Training)
Massachusetts Healthy Youth Consortium Teacher Training On November 1st, Sahiyo co-founder Mariya Taher and Programs Coordinator Catherine Cox will speak at the Massachusetts Healthy Youth Consortium in ...
Created on 29 November 2021
51. SANE Training (2021-11-09)
(Events Calendar/SANE Training)
SANE Training On November 9th, the Sahiyo team will partner with the Massachusetts Sexual Assult Nurse Examiner's (SANEs) for a presentation on FGM/C. This presentation will explore FGM/C in the United ...
Created on 29 November 2021
52. Massachusetts Healthy Youth Consortium Teacher Training (2021-11-01)
(Events Calendar/Massachusetts Healthy Youth Consortium Teacher Training)
Massachusetts Healthy Youth Consortium Teacher Training On November 1st, Sahiyo co-founder Mariya Taher and Programs Coordinator Catherine Cox will speak at the Massachusetts Healthy Youth Consortium in ...
Created on 30 November 2021
53. Massachusetts Healthy Youth Consortium Teacher Training (2021-11-01)
(Events Calendar/Massachusetts Healthy Youth Consortium Teacher Training)
Massachusetts Healthy Youth Consortium Teacher Training On November 1st, Sahiyo co-founder Mariya Taher and Programs Coordinator Catherine Cox will speak at the Massachusetts Healthy Youth Consortium in ...
Created on 30 November 2021
54. Engaging Frontline Professionals on Providing Services to Survivors of Female Genital Cutting in Massachusetts (2022-05-10)
(Events Calendar/Engaging Frontline Professionals on Providing Services to Survivors of Female Genital Cutting in Massachusetts)
Engaging Frontline Professionals on Providing Services to Survivors of Female Genital Cutting in Massachusetts Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is a reality for many women and girls across ...
Created on 05 April 2022
55. AFTTAP-Hosted Webinar on Digital Storytelling (01 August 2023 10:30)
(Events / Webinar)
... communities in abandoning FGM/C. In 2020, she was recognized as one of the six inaugural grant recipients for the Crave Foundation for Women. Since 2015, she has collaborated with the Massachusetts Women’s ...
Created on 10 July 2023
56. Engaging School Nurses to address the needs of FGM/C survivors (19 July 2023)
(Events / Training)
On July 19th, Sahiyo Programs Coordinator Catherine Cox was joined by Massachusetts Pediatric SANE Mildrine Tulysse for a training session at the School Nurses International Conference. This presentation ...
Created on 05 September 2023
57. Roundtable on Systems Change to Address FGM/C Perspectives from State and Municipal Coalitions (23 June 2023 12:00)
(Events / Webinar)
... the United States that work to address FGM/C. This roundtable will feature coalitions from Washington State, Connecticut, New York City, Minnesota, Greater Los Angeles, and Massachusetts. This roundtable ...
Created on 07 June 2023
58. Kicking off our Massachusetts Community Health & Healthy Aging Project to build a state-wide coalition addressing FGM/C
(News & Blog)
Last month, we hosted our first meeting for the Massachusetts Community Healthy and Healthy Aging project. The meeting, which took place at Birdhouse in Amesbury Massachusetts, marked the beginning of ...
Created on 14 January 2025
59. Sahiyo U.S. Joins Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds in 15.8M Initiative to address systemic barriers to health
(News & Blog)
A Collaborative Effort to Address Female Genital Cutting and Advance Racial and Health Equity The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced the ...
Created on 26 September 2024
60. Sahiyo participates in Massachusetts Healthy Youth Consortium
(News & Blog)
On November 1st Sahiyo partnered with The Massachusetts Healthy Youth Consortium (MAHYC) to hold a training for K-12 teachers about the importance of using education as a means of preventing female genital ...
Created on 11 November 2021