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61. Sahiyo publishes second report from Critical Intersections Research Project
(News & Blog)
... within systems and institutions, included intersections between several forms of oppression such as xenophobia and racism with institutions like law enforcement. Many survey participants identified fear ...
Created on 02 February 2024
62. Presenting the Critical Intersections Research Project to The Girl Generation
(News & Blog)
... presentation shared background information on the Critical Intersections Research Project, tracing its roots back to Sahiyo’s 2021 public webinar titled Critical Intersections: Anti-Racism and Female Genital ...
Created on 08 December 2023
63. PRESS RELEASE: Sahiyo publishes Examining the Current State of Critical Intersections: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and Social Oppressions report
(News & Blog)
... sprung from a webinar that Sahiyo U.S. hosted in July of 2021 titled, “Critical Intersections: Anti-Racism and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C).” This discussion highlighted how systemic racism ...
Created on 03 October 2023
64. Sahiyo Discusses book club to hold next event in September
(News & Blog)
... Muslims around the world due to xenophobia and Islamophobia; the deaths of Indonesians as a result of post-colonialism, state violence, environmental racism, and overall media negligence and prioritization ...
Created on 06 September 2023
65. Critical Intersections
(Programs)
... and sexuality, bodily autonomy, race/racism, religion, feminism, and law and policy.  Our trainings support organizations to do the following: Build holistic programs that identify the intersectional ...
Created on 28 August 2023
66. Sahiyo to launch first report from Examining Intersections Between FGM/C and other Social Oppressions Research Project
(News & Blog)
... hosted a public webinar titled, “Critical Intersections: Anti-Racism and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)." The discussion highlighted how systemic racism negatively effects the fight against ...
Created on 16 August 2023
67. Volunteer spotlight: Naquia
(News & Blog)
... such as Islamophobia and systemic racism, on the movement to end FGC. I’ve been able to use my background in research to help support this work by interviewing activists and providing qualitative analysis. ...
Created on 18 January 2023
68. Sahiyo Discusses: You Still Look the Same, a discussion with Farzana Doctor
(News & Blog)
... familial responses to her same sex relationship, and misogyny and racism that has followed her from childhood. Though heart-wrenching and emotionally stirring, Farzana’s voice also rings with humour and ...
Created on 24 October 2022
69. Volunteer spotlight: Jessica Ladi Ibrahim Puri
(News & Blog)
... far, I am doing some writing and helping with the Critical Intersections research project, which seeks to explore how systemic racism has negatively impacted both the global movement to end FGM/C and the ...
Created on 23 September 2022
70. Sahiyo Discusses book club holds next event in September
(News & Blog)
... decade of her forties. Through crisp and vivid language, Doctor explores mid-life breakups and dating, FGC, imprints of racism and misogyny, and the oddness of sex and love; she urges us to take a second ...
Created on 04 August 2022
71. Research
(Programs)
... such as racism, Islamophobia, transphobia, and gender discrimination. This research also examines potential opportunities for cross-collaboration with other sectors and social justice movements.  ...
Created on 29 June 2022
72. Webinar reflection: Centring Community in FGM/C Behaviour Change Theory
(News & Blog)
... to social order and shape the culture to which we belong. It is not unreasonable to then say that breaking social norms can make you an outcast, leading to the social ostracism Dr. Shell-Duncan talked ...
Created on 03 June 2022
73. Sahiyo staff spotlight: Programs assistant Meg Sinnott
(News & Blog)
... I saw it only as a way to control women. Due to the inherent racism in framing this issue in such a manner, I was only aware of the existence of Type III FGC and thought that FGC only happened in African ...
Created on 06 April 2022
74. Sahiyo stands with AAPI communities experiencing racist violence
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo stands in solidarity with Asian communities and individuals who have been experiencing racism and hate crimes. We are an organization born from working with and supporting Asian communities. This ...
Created on 26 April 2021
75. The End FGM European Network hosts webinar: “Addressing female genital mutilation while leaving no one behind”
(News & Blog)
... is crucial toward encouraging the abandonment of the practice. Avoiding stigmatisation, racism, and xenophobia is imperative for ending gender-based violence and structural inequality. Yancy explained ...
Created on 29 March 2021
76. Art, Activism, and Healing webinar: In Conversation Around Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... since the birth of her second child in 2012, with a focus on women’s issues, decolonial feminism, anti-racism, and healthcare activism.  Naomi Wachs has a B.S. in Theater from Northwestern University ...
Created on 08 January 2021
77. Sahiyo Resources
(Resources)
... occurring in this country to support survivors and prevent future generations from experiencing it. WEBINARS Critical Intersections: Anti-Racism and Female Genital ...
Created on 04 December 2020
78. Sahiyo and StoryCenter host virtual storytelling event on the intersection of race and female genital cutting: A reflection
(News & Blog)
... to the global practice of FGC – to speak on the intersection of the practice and racism? But I didn’t want to disappoint so I agreed. It’s not that I didn’t want to participate, but rather felt I shouldn’t. ...
Created on 20 October 2020
79. Upcoming webinar: Moving Towards Sexual Pleasure and Emotional Healing After FGC
(News & Blog)
... Canada You Need To Know Now,” Farzana’s novels explore complex topics, including loss, relationships, sexuality, gender, and racism. She is also the co-founder of WeSpeakOut and The End FGM/C Canada Network, ...
Created on 04 September 2020
80. UNFPA launches 2020 State of the World Population Report
(News & Blog)
... institutional racism, the panelists remarked on their organizations’ action steps. Smoot highlighted the importance of fighting all forms of oppression in order to abolish gender-based violence. Hillware ...
Created on 07 August 2020
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