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1. Reflecting on the Critical Intersections Webinar
(News & Blog)
On February 27th, Sahiyo’s Research Coordinator Rachel Wine, and Executive Director Mariya Taher led the webinar, “Intersectional Approaches Strengthen Alliances and Build Movements to End FGM/C,” to announce ...
Created on 21 March 2025
2. Critical Intersections Research Shifts Towards Implementation of Findings in Technical Assistance Trainings
(News & Blog)
By: Rachel Wine This month, Sahiyo led two trainings to expand the impact of the findings of our Critical Intersections Research Project within the greater gender-based violence (GBV) sphere. While FGM/C ...
Created on 14 January 2025
3. Reflecting on The 4 Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism Event with Farzana Doctor
(News & Blog)
By Rachel Wine Held on September 10, and co-hosted by Sahiyo and The U.S. End FGM/C Network, Farzana Doctor introduced her new workbook: “52 Weeks To A Sweeter Life”. The workbook is dedicated to the ...
Created on 10 September 2024
4. A Conversation On Intersectionality: Sahiyo and The U.S. Network Launch Pilot Project
(News & Blog)
We are eager to uplift an ongoing collaboration between Sahiyo U.S. and the U.S. End FGM/C Network. Inspired by the U.S. Network’s upcoming release of its Survivor Listening Session Summary Report and ...
Created on 18 July 2024
5. Headline: Understanding the Critical Intersections of FGM/C with other social injustices: Encouraging dialogue on cross-movement collaboration
(News & Blog)
In April, Sahiyo’s research team gave two presentations exploring data from our advocate and survivor-led Critical Intersections Research Project, the latest report from this project having been released ...
Created on 14 May 2024
6. UNICEF releases new data on global prevalence of FGM/C
(News & Blog)
By Rachel Wine On March 8th, 2024, UNICEF released Female Genital Mutilation: A Global Concern, a new report with updated data on the global prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Compared ...
Created on 21 March 2024
7. 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
8. Sahiyo staff spotlight: Editorial Assistant Megan Seaver
(News & Blog)
... that the survivors felt comfortable and supported during the interview, and I didn’t want to let them down. However, after conducting a few interviews with the help of Editorial Coordinator Rachel Wine, ...
Created on 02 January 2024
9. Presenting the Critical Intersections Research Project to The Girl Generation
(News & Blog)
On November 21st, Sahiyo’s Research Coordinator, Rachel Wine, and Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, Aries Nuño, presented findings from the first stage of Sahiyo’s Critical Intersections Research ...
Created on 08 December 2023
10. My experience at the Global Woman Awards and Walk to End FGM
(News & Blog)
By Rachel Wine On September 30th, I had the honor of joining survivors, activists, and allies from around the world to participate in the 9th Annual Global Woman Awards the 10th Annual Walk to End FGM. ...
Created on 03 October 2023
11. Critical Intersections
(Programs)
... more, reach out to Rachel Wine at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. NEWEST REPORT Examining Intersections Between Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and Social Oppressions: A Qualitative Study ...
Created on 28 August 2023
12. A conversation with Washington activist Absa Samba: SB 5453 a product of collaboration and persistence
(News & Blog)
By Rachel Wine As the Washington Senate Bill 5453 concerning female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) moves forward in the legislature, I had the honor of speaking with Absa Samba, who has been instrumental ...
Created on 07 March 2023
13. Reflecting on an Israeli Minister’s decision to not grant asylum for a woman fleeing female genital mutilation/cutting
(News & Blog)
By Rachel Wine On November 17th, outgoing Israeli Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked forwent the unanimous recommendation from a committee on refugee policy and rejected the asylum request of a young Sierra ...
Created on 11 January 2023
14. Sahiyo staff spotlight: Editorial coordinator Rachel Wine
(News & Blog)
Rachel is a graduate student at Georgetown University, working towards her Master’s of Science in Global Health with a focus on health equity. In 2020, she earned her BSPH at Tulane University, where she ...
Created on 04 November 2021
15. Sahiyo staff spotlight: Editorial coordinator Rachel Wine
(News & Blog)
Rachel is a graduate student at Georgetown University, working towards her Master’s of Science in Global Health with a focus on health equity. In 2020, she earned her BSPH at Tulane University, where she ...
Created on 04 November 2021
16. Reflecting on the Critical Intersections Webinar
(News & Blog)
On February 27th, Sahiyo’s Research Coordinator Rachel Wine, and Executive Director Mariya Taher led the webinar, “Intersectional Approaches Strengthen Alliances and Build Movements to End FGM/C,” to announce ...
Created on 21 March 2025
17. Critical Intersections Research Shifts Towards Implementation of Findings in Technical Assistance Trainings
(News & Blog)
By: Rachel Wine This month, Sahiyo led two trainings to expand the impact of the findings of our Critical Intersections Research Project within the greater gender-based violence (GBV) sphere. While FGM/C ...
Created on 14 January 2025
18. Reflecting on The 4 Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism Event with Farzana Doctor
(News & Blog)
By Rachel Wine Held on September 10, and co-hosted by Sahiyo and The U.S. End FGM/C Network, Farzana Doctor introduced her new workbook: “52 Weeks To A Sweeter Life”. The workbook is dedicated to the ...
Created on 10 September 2024
19. A Conversation On Intersectionality: Sahiyo and The U.S. Network Launch Pilot Project
(News & Blog)
We are eager to uplift an ongoing collaboration between Sahiyo U.S. and the U.S. End FGM/C Network. Inspired by the U.S. Network’s upcoming release of its Survivor Listening Session Summary Report and ...
Created on 18 July 2024
20. Headline: Understanding the Critical Intersections of FGM/C with other social injustices: Encouraging dialogue on cross-movement collaboration
(News & Blog)
In April, Sahiyo’s research team gave two presentations exploring data from our advocate and survivor-led Critical Intersections Research Project, the latest report from this project having been released ...
Created on 14 May 2024
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