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4. Intern Spotlight: Katie Bai
(News & Blog)
... I decided to research the topic more and write a paper about FGM/C for a human rights class I was taking. The justifications for the practice surprised me, but the prevalence of the practice in the United ...
Created on 10 April 2025
5. 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
6. Supporting Survivors in the LGBTQIA+ Community: How Sahiyo Helped Afiqa Attend the ASEAN Queer Leadership Week
(News & Blog)
... to spread the word about the impact of FGM/C, its pervasiveness in our region, and how it is connected to LGBTQIA+ issues. According to Sahiyo’s research on intersectionality titled “Examining Intersections ...
Created on 06 February 2025
7. Uniting to End FGM/C Across the Americas: A Joint Statement
(News & Blog)
... to End FGM,” we are delighted to announce the formation of the Americas Alliance to End FGM/C.  The Americas Alliance will serve as a coalition of organizations, governments, researchers, activists, ...
Created on 06 February 2025
8. 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
9. Sahiyo condemns recent executive order conflating female genital mutilation/cutting with gender-affirming care
(News & Blog)
... realities. In fact, Sahiyo studied the intersection between FGM/C and LGBTQIA+ issues in our Critical Intersections Research Project. From our work with survivors, our research, and our experiences, ...
Created on 31 January 2025
10. Learning the complicated history of passing FGM/C legislation in Maine
(News & Blog)
... doing more research, I discovered Maine’s complicated history of attempting to pass anti-FGM/C legislation, as well as the intersectional issues surrounding the two bills and one ballot initiative, on ...
Created on 20 January 2025
11. Intern Spotlight: Fundraising & Auction Intern Lisa Zhu
(News & Blog)
... intern, I assist in finding funding opportunities to support Sahiyo’s programs. One aspect of my work involves conducting research to find relevant grants for Sahiyo and drafting grant applications. Over ...
Created on 14 January 2025
12. 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
13. Sustainable Development Goals: How the UNs Benchmarks Align with Sahiyo’s Mission to End Female Gential Cutting
(News & Blog)
... and continuing education for practicing healthcare professionals. On the research front, Sahiyo has conducted meaningful studies on prevalence, cultural intersections, and survivor narratives, addressing ...
Created on 12 December 2024
14. Reflecting on the webinar "Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change
(News & Blog)
... around FGC. One advocate emphasized the importance of research and access to resources in academic institutions. Another spoke on the power of intergenerational engagement, highlighting how each generation ...
Created on 14 November 2024
15. Training Recap: An Introduction to Female Genital Cutting with AshaKiran
(News & Blog)
... need for trauma-informed, culturally sensitive services, as well as the role of enhanced data, research, and community engagement to strengthen prevention, protection, and support for those at risk of ...
Created on 14 November 2024
16. To Speak
(News & Blog)
... no article or research paper could be. When I was presented with the opportunity to attend the workshop, I was a little hesitant at first because I was not a survivor of FGM/C. However, I later came to ...
Created on 05 November 2024
17. My Journey to Advocacy
(News & Blog)
... Tall is originally from Cameroon and Mali but spent her formative years in Ethiopia. Currently serving as the Policy Research Associate at the US End FGM/C Network, she began her advocacy journey against ...
Created on 05 November 2024
18. Interview with Zehra Patwa of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... work involves research studies, petitions, and creating a legal framework for legislation banning the practice: “Because India is the seat of the Bohra community — that’s where the religious head is ...
Created on 20 October 2024
19. Intern Spotlight: Fundraising and Auction Intern Elaina Baliner
(News & Blog)
... programs. This includes researching potential funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, and assisting with donor relations and fundraising events, such as our end-of-year Season of Giving campaign. ...
Created on 11 October 2024
20. Sahiyo U.S. Releases New Impact Report: Policy Outreach, Education, and Advocacy Program
(News & Blog)
... of laws, communities can begin to realize that harmful practices – even those perceived to be steeped in culture and/or religion – should not be perpetuated. Furthermore, research indicates that to achieve ...
Created on 20 August 2024