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21. Legislative Updates: Connecticut Moves Closer to Passing a Bill to Support Survivors of Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... into law. We also call on Connecticut residents to join the movement to protect women and girls from FGM/C by signing our Call to Action to urge your Connecticut representatives to sponsor and support ...
Created on 18 February 2025
22. Join Sahiyo, the Asian Women’s Shelter, and Silence Speaks for a Parallel Event at the 69th Session of Commission on the Status of Women in New York
(News & Blog)
... as survivors themselves. The storytellers will also discuss how their stories have been used to further impact in the overall movement to end FGM/C. The event will be moderated by Mariya Taher, Executive ...
Created on 11 February 2025
23. Supporting Survivors in the LGBTQIA+ Community: How Sahiyo Helped Afiqa Attend the ASEAN Queer Leadership Week
(News & Blog)
... of all, no matter their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) in broader society. We learned how to respond to the needs of the LGBTQIA+ movement within ...
Created on 06 February 2025
24. Uniting to End FGM/C Across the Americas: A Joint Statement
(News & Blog)
This February 6th - International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, in recognition of this year’s theme - "Stepping Up the Pace. Strengthening Alliances and Building Movements ...
Created on 06 February 2025
25. Sahiyo research uplifts how intersectionality impacts the movement to end FGM/C this February 6th
(News & Blog)
In recognition of Feb 6th, International Day of Zero Tolerance to End FGM/C, and this year’s theme “Stepping up the Pace: Strengthening Alliances and Building Movements to End FGM,” our upcoming publication ...
Created on 06 February 2025
26. Cave of Consciousness
(News & Blog)
... ready to own my story. 6. Is there anything else you would like to add? I just wanted to say that all of this is a part of the journey. In any movement you may feel that there are times when you have ...
Created on 23 January 2025
27. Empowered and Ignited
(News & Blog)
... made me realize how strong I am, and we are as women. This inspired and motivated me even further in my advocacy work.  How and why are you involved in the movement to end FGC?  I am involved with ...
Created on 18 January 2025
28. 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
29. Sustainable Development Goals: How the UNs Benchmarks Align with Sahiyo’s Mission to End Female Gential Cutting
(News & Blog)
... and girls are part of the collective global movement toward a more equitable and healthier future for all. Do you think that the UN is doing enough to address FGC? The UN has made significant strides ...
Created on 12 December 2024
30. Reflections on the Sahiyo Activist Retreat: A Transformative Experience
(News & Blog)
... commitment to ending female genital cutting (FGC) as I did. For years, I’d been passionate about advocating for survivors and raising awareness about this deeply rooted issue.  My journey in this movement ...
Created on 12 December 2024
31. The Washington Coalition to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Interview Series: Amie Kujabi
(News & Blog)
...  Amie Kujabi's story is a powerful reminder of the impact one voice can have in the movement to end FGC. Through her advocacy and courage in sharing her personal experience, she is helping to shape policies ...
Created on 19 November 2024
32. Global Collaboration to End FGM/C Conference 2024
(News & Blog)
... initially discussed at Women Deliver 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda, on specifically funding grassroots FGM/C movements and organizations. Participants collaborated to brainstorm best practices for grantmaking ...
Created on 18 November 2024
33. Reflecting on the webinar "Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change
(News & Blog)
... and human rights advocates gathered to share experiences and strategies for change. The diversity of perspectives in attendance highlighted how broad the movement to end FGC is. We heard from students ...
Created on 14 November 2024
34. Breaking the Silence
(News & Blog)
... for years. The workshop offered a platform for me to break that silence, connect with others, and contribute to a movement aimed at ending this practice. I felt that in sharing my story, I could help raise ...
Created on 05 November 2024
35. To Speak
(News & Blog)
... the realization that as an advocate from a practicing community, my voice could also make a difference in this movement. Although I have never undergone FGM/C, the issue has still affected my life.I ...
Created on 05 November 2024
36. On My Own Terms
(News & Blog)
... achieve amazing things. I was part of the movement that led to the ban on FGM in The Gambia, and continue to be involved in protecting this ban. More recently, I have been involved in efforts to maintain ...
Created on 05 November 2024
37. Staff Spotlight: Communications Assistant Kira Omans
(News & Blog)
... words of wisdom would you like to share with others who may be interested in supporting Sahiyo and the movement against FGC? Do not hesitate! Sahiyo fosters an approachable and safe community. There ...
Created on 05 November 2024
38. The Washington Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Dr. Muna Osman
(News & Blog)
... been a leading voice in the Washington movement for over 10 years. Growing up, Dr. Muna Osman was exposed to female genital cutting (FGC) and always opposed the practice, even though she didn't fully ...
Created on 24 October 2024
39. The forgotten history of female genital cutting in the United States
(News & Blog)
... members from impacted communities. Survivors of FGC play a crucial role in the movement to end the practice. By sharing their stories, survivors help to humanize the issue and bring attention to the ...
Created on 24 October 2024
40. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... yourself.  Here are some practical ways you can get involved politically in the movement to end FGC: 1. Contact your Elected Officials First, figure out who your local and state elected officials ...
Created on 22 October 2024