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61. Sahiyo's response to recent Executive Orders by the Trump Administratio
(News & Blog)
... if you or somebody you know are in a crisis or experiencing thoughts of suicide  Psychology Today is a large directory connecting you with therapists, support groups, psychiatrists, and other mental ...
Created on 31 January 2025
62. Sahiyo condemns recent executive order conflating female genital mutilation/cutting with gender-affirming care
(News & Blog)
... we recognize that there are several key differences between FGM/C and gender-affirming care, namely the fundamental issues of consent and bodily autonomy. FGM/C is a human rights violation performed without ...
Created on 31 January 2025
63. Sustainable Development Goals: How the UNs Benchmarks Align with Sahiyo’s Mission to End Female Gential Cutting
(News & Blog)
... such as poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation. For Sahiyo, the goals that are most closely aligned to our mission of ending FGC are: SGD 3 Good Health and Well-being for All, and SDG 5 Gender ...
Created on 12 December 2024
64. Reflecting on the webinar "Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change
(News & Blog)
... brings unique strengths to the movement. Addressing the diverse cultural landscape, a third panelist discussed the significance of incremental progress in regions where FGC is deeply rooted in community ...
Created on 14 November 2024
65. Helping our Sahiyo community process the 2024 election
(News & Blog)
... and other mental health professionals in your area or virtually Please make some time to take care of yourselves, to rest, and to be gentle with yourself as you process your very valid emotions. Know ...
Created on 07 November 2024
66. To Speak
(News & Blog)
... can help or make a difference. I would like for my story to start the conversation within our families that can lead to incremental, but critical, change.  ...
Created on 05 November 2024
67. The forgotten history of female genital cutting in the United States
(News & Blog)
... in the media, amongst anti-FGC advocates, and legislators, not only about FGC, but also about children’s rights and medical ethics. It was also reported that FGC was occurring in some white fundamentalist ...
Created on 24 October 2024
68. Introducing The FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund
(News & Blog)
... challenges including resistance from communities, lack of resources, and risks to their health and mental well being. Finding ways to support these advocates can help ensure individuals can continue their ...
Created on 05 September 2024
69. Interview with Joanne Golden of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... and mental trauma due to FGM/C and you’re going to have to give them services. Then there’s the prevention part of it which is to let people know that this is not a required religious practice. This is ...
Created on 04 September 2024
70. Sahiyo staff spotlight: Editorial Coordinator Sheena Vasani
(News & Blog)
... in the power of the written word to enact social change and heal, she has gone viral multiple times for her work on South Asian mental health issues.  When and how did you first get involved with Sahiyo? ...
Created on 20 May 2024
71. Reflecting on our webinar: Quiet Activism and Understanding the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... valuable insights on the feeling of burnout and fatigue as well as the importance of fostering allyship while prioritizing mental health and wellbeing. We encourage you to watch the full webinar to hear ...
Created on 14 May 2024
72. The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Jo Keogh
(News & Blog)
... a member of the Advisory Board at Sahiyo, is a founding member of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C. She is passionate about issues surrounding the practice of FGM/C due to her background as a mental ...
Created on 30 April 2024
73. Finding freedom through sharing your story: how speaking up liberated activist Lomaris "Lo" Diaz ...
(News & Blog)
... gave me hope.  I wanted to help other women who, like me, were suffering from both physical and mental pain. After finding a community of people who understood my struggles , something ...
Created on 26 March 2024
74. I Didn’t Dare Ask
(News & Blog)
... I want people to know that FGM/C can damage an individual’s self-worth, which can become the root cause of other behavioral or mental health issues. Is there anything in your digital story that you would ...
Created on 11 January 2024
75. 2024 begins with team transitions at Sahiyo
(News & Blog)
... has gone viral multiple times for her work on South Asian women’s rights and mental health issues.  Rachel Wine, Sahiyo’s former Editorial Coordinator, will transition into the role of Research Coordinator. ...
Created on 11 January 2024
76. Sexual pleasure after female genital cutting
(News & Blog)
... of healing the brain from traumatic experiences. It helps to release stress, tension, and trauma from the body. Physical and mental preparation before sex allows your brain and body to adjust from ...
Created on 11 August 2023
77. Six Tips for Stress Reduction: Exercising Your Vagus Nerve to Heal Pelvic Pain
(News & Blog)
... tight, sore muscles and relieve pain. Try adding 1-2 cups of Epsom salt for extra relief! A warm bath can promote a mental state of relaxation and decrease feelings of stress and anxiety.  6. “Me ...
Created on 29 May 2023
78. Mindful Movement for Pelvic Pain
(News & Blog)
... also mental and emotional responses; one of the most common outcomes is fear of movement. Often, we become fearful of experiencing the pain itself and we are concerned we might be “making things worse” ...
Created on 25 May 2023
79. SAHIYO JOINS OVER 40 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SERVING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS IN $13.2 MILLION AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN INITIATIVE
(News & Blog)
... this kind of funding distributed to communities with organizations deeply rooted in their environmental and cultural awareness and expertise in supporting survivors. The AAPI community is often left out ...
Created on 15 May 2023
80. The overturning of Roe v. Wade and its implications for survivors of FGC
(News & Blog)
... and bodily autonomy. Bodily autonomy, the foundation for gender equality, is a fundamental human right that impacts health, education, income, and safety. The lack of access to abortion in the absence ...
Created on 02 May 2023