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1. About - Our Story
Created on 30 November -0001
2. Washington D.C. Passes Comprehensive Law to Protect Children from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(News & Blog)
... Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety. In 2024, B25-0247 was then titled the “Female Genital Mutilation Prohibition Act of 2024” and signed by the Mayor. In 2025, this bill moved to Congress and was ...
Created on 02 June 2025
3. Sahiyo Releases Toolkit for Survivor and Community Engagement to Address FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... organizations work across the U.S. to respond to this public health concern and offers valuable insights to others seeking to build similar programs and initiatives to address FGM/C.” As we release the ...
Created on 11 March 2025
4. 2025 Comedy Show & Auction Sponsor Spotlight: Zehra Patwa
(News & Blog)
... includes survivors of FGC, anti-FGC activists, health care providers, and the general public. What personally inspires you or your team to advocate for social justice and community well-being? As someone ...
Created on 06 March 2025
5. Uniting to End FGM/C Across the Americas: A Joint Statement
(News & Blog)
... Examples: Academic institutions, public health researchers, gender studies scholars, and independent experts focused on FGM/C. Activists Examples: Survivor-led advocacy groups, grassroots organizers, ...
Created on 06 February 2025
6. 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
7. Press Conference Announced In Honor of International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGMC)
(News & Blog)
... Despite its global recognition as a harmful practice, FGM/C remains a concern that demands urgent attention and action. Members of the press, advocates, and the public are invited to attend this critical ...
Created on 29 January 2025
8. The Washington Coalition to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Interview Series: Amie Kujabi
(News & Blog)
... to the issue, survivor’s stories help lawmakers and the public understand that FGC is not just a theoretical problem but a real threat affecting lives in their communities. While Amie has received overwhelming ...
Created on 19 November 2024
9. Global Collaboration to End FGM/C Conference 2024
(News & Blog)
... Washington Milken Institute School of Public Health, this gathering included participants from the international community and a diverse group of experts, including philanthropists, global regional FGM/C ...
Created on 18 November 2024
10. 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. Aisha Dorley is a public health professional ...
Created on 05 November 2024
11. The forgotten history of female genital cutting in the United States
(News & Blog)
... healthcare providers, educators, and the general public about the harms of FGC and the legal implications of participating in or condoning the practice are being carried out by community-based organizations ...
Created on 24 October 2024
12. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... such as social media, public events, and other types of community gatherings.  By spreading your message, you can garner more support from your community and engage stakeholders.  Creating change ...
Created on 22 October 2024
13. Intern Spotlight: Fundraising and Auction Intern Elaina Baliner
(News & Blog)
... of storytelling. I've had the distinct honor of hearing some survivors' stories firsthand, witnessing their bravery and resilience. This experience has shown me just how essential storytelling is in public ...
Created on 11 October 2024
14. 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
15. Interview with Joanne Golden of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... has passed.” The bill in Massachusetts passed in 2020, and there was an educational component, which Joanne pointed out has not been adequately addressed as efforts on behalf of the Department of Public ...
Created on 04 September 2024
16. Framing FGM/C: Understanding and Engaging with Cultural Sensitivity Event on August 22nd
(News & Blog)
... how framing FGC in discussions and media influences public perception and policy towards the practice. Best practices for having sensitive and respectful conversations about FGC. Who Should Attend: ...
Created on 21 August 2024
17. Sahiyo U.S. Releases New Impact Report: Policy Outreach, Education, and Advocacy Program
(News & Blog)
Policy work has been central to Sahiyo’s goal to end the practice of FGM/C and find ways to support survivors since our founding in 2015. Thus, Sahiyo U.S. is proud to publish, “Policy Outreach, Education, ...
Created on 20 August 2024
18. Advocacy & Travel Award
(Programs)
... against FGC or related public health intersections, promote gender equality, and enhance the skills of the participants in these areas. Events might include and are not limited to: Conferences and Seminars ...
Created on 14 August 2024
19. Reflecting on the FGC 101 Training at the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Conference
(News & Blog)
... this issue. The audience's inquisitive questions highlighted the need for more awareness and understanding of FGC for the broader public, and even those working in fields related to FGC, such as human rights ...
Created on 30 July 2024
20. Sahiyo in D.C.! Key Insights from Our In-Person Meeting with DOJ OVW Partners
(News & Blog)
Earlier this year, we were honored to join forces with the Milken Institute School of Public Health, the U.S. End FGM/C Network, and the Global Woman PEACE Foundation (GWPF) to address FGC across the United ...
Created on 18 July 2024