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1. Engaging the Next Generation: A Conversation on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(News & Blog)
... - but only if we all take action to protect it.  A huge thank you to the students and their teacher, Claude Morest, for welcoming our team to speak and for their commitment to learning about and addressing ...
Created on 10 April 2025
2. Help a Change Maker Through the FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund
(News & Blog)
... fund are crucial to help pass more legislation on FGC. "Help a change maker, FGM/C affects millions worldwide and over 500,000 people in the U.S. Policy advocacy is crucial for change especially in the ...
Created on 13 March 2025
3. 2025 Comedy Show & Auction Sponsor Spotlight: Zehra Patwa
(News & Blog)
... in 2018, I was burned out and on the verge of giving up my activism. The retreat was a turning point in my life by giving me the support I needed to carry on, so that I could help many more people. I will ...
Created on 06 March 2025
4. Legislative Updates: Connecticut Moves Closer to Passing a Bill to Support Survivors of Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... tireless efforts of the Coalition to End FGM/C and I beg the House to pass this bill as soon as possible so that not one more girl has to live with the trauma that FGM/C can cause. Because one girl cut ...
Created on 18 February 2025
5. Connecticut’s Lieutenant Governor Recognizes International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... awareness and support legislation to protect women and girls by signing our Call to Action and urging your CT representatives to ban FGM/C.  Stay tuned for more updates on House Bill 6596 and upcoming ...
Created on 06 February 2025
6. Sahiyo research uplifts how intersectionality impacts the movement to end FGM/C this February 6th
(News & Blog)
... of Sahiyo’s third and final Critical Intersections Research Project report Examining Intersections Between Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and Social Oppressions: A Qualitative Study could not be more ...
Created on 06 February 2025
7. Sustainable Development Goals: How the UNs Benchmarks Align with Sahiyo’s Mission to End Female Gential Cutting
(News & Blog)
... increased risk in child rearing complications, psychological trauma, and so much more. By raising awareness of FGC, Sahiyo also shines a light on the physical, mental, and social issues that the practice ...
Created on 12 December 2024
8. Reflections on the Sahiyo Activist Retreat: A Transformative Experience
(News & Blog)
... U.S., as it brought together passionate individuals who are laying the foundation for a larger, more coordinated effort. A Space to Learn and Grow One of the most valuable aspects of the retreat was ...
Created on 12 December 2024
9. Helping our Sahiyo community process the 2024 election
(News & Blog)
... that this is not the end of our battle, but just a setback reminding us of the importance of the work we do. We’re determined to work even harder than even before to help survivors and create a more just ...
Created on 07 November 2024
10. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
By: Sara Khattak We hear a lot of sayings about creating change. “You can make a difference” is a common phrase used to inspire people to become more engaged in the world around them. But that phrase ...
Created on 22 October 2024
11. Interview with Zehra Patwa of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about its members and all the important work they contribute toward ending ...
Created on 20 October 2024
12. Walking Together: My Experience at the Annual Walk to End Female Genital Mutilation in D.C.
(News & Blog)
... millions of women and girls worldwide. The event piqued people’s curiosity, and many passersby stopped to ask questions about FGM/C and took interest in learning more about the prevalence of the practice ...
Created on 17 October 2024
13. Reflecting on the NAPIESV ARP SA Grantees Gathering in Honolulu, Hawaii
(News & Blog)
... launching its first-ever retreat to include individuals from Asian, Pacific Islander, and Southwest Asian/North African (API-SWANA) regions and communities in 2024. (To hear more about attendees' experience ...
Created on 17 October 2024
14. Intern Spotlight: Fundraising and Auction Intern Elaina Baliner
(News & Blog)
... and voices are heard. I vividly remember being genuinely excited for my interview, eager to learn more about Sahiyo’s initiatives and hopeful for the opportunity to contribute to an organization working ...
Created on 11 October 2024
15. Sahiyo U.S. Joins Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds in 15.8M Initiative to address systemic barriers to health
(News & Blog)
... in Action, Inc., will join with Sahiyo U.S. and 26 other organizations across Massachusetts and more than 40 of their community partners, including non-profit community-based organizations, municipalities, ...
Created on 26 September 2024
16. Donor Spotlight: Brad Mazon
(News & Blog)
... we need is more men involved. I’ve tried to do this in my circles by sharing the survey on my Linkedin and with various people in my life. I’m always shocked at how many men aren't involved.  I also feel ...
Created on 24 September 2024
17. Healing from Khatna with EMDR
(News & Blog)
By: Sunera Sadicali Trigger warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of female genital cutting (FGC). Khatna (or FGC) is much more than a physical wound. It has stayed quiet in my mind. ...
Created on 24 September 2024
18. Reflecting on the 2024 Asian Pacific Institute for Gender Based Violence National Summit
(News & Blog)
... and survivor-advocates doing critical advocacy work to end female genital cutting (FGC) in the U.S. The summit was brimming with positive energy with more than 400 attendees present as well as a great ...
Created on 13 September 2024
19. Intern Spotlight: Maeve Monger Events & Programs Intern
(News & Blog)
... to speak out about women’s rights, and more specifically FGM/C. I have found it extremely fulfilling working with Sahiyo and being able to be apart of the fight to end FGM/C.  What words of wisdom would ...
Created on 11 September 2024
20. Interview with Joanne Golden of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
By Juliet Shires Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about coalition members' important work toward policy creation ...
Created on 04 September 2024