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1. Intern Spotlight: Katie Bai
(News & Blog)
Every month, Sahiyo likes to highlight the incredible work of our staff members, fellows, and interns. Today, we're spotlighting Sahiyo's current Policy Intern, Katie Bai. Katie is a student at the University ...
Created on 10 April 2025
2. Sustainable Development Goals: How the UNs Benchmarks Align with Sahiyo’s Mission to End Female Gential Cutting
(News & Blog)
By Elaina Baliner Sahiyo’s Fundraising and Auction Intern Elaina Baliner is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences ...
Created on 12 December 2024
3. Global Collaboration to End FGM/C Conference 2024
(News & Blog)
By Samman Masud Sahiyo U.S. Executive Director Mariya Taher attended the Global Collaboration to End FGM/C Conference in Washington D.C, a two-day event that brought together key stakeholders committed ...
Created on 18 November 2024
4. Perseverance and Power
(News & Blog)
... and being offered a safe space, I found the courage to talk about my story. When the opportunity to open up about my story with Sahiyo came up, I was up for it and willing to share my story again. I wanted ...
Created on 05 November 2024
5. Staff Spotlight: Communications Assistant Kira Omans
(News & Blog)
Kira joins Sahiyo with a background in humanitarian advocacy, communications, community outreach, and storytelling. She completed her B.F.A. with a concentration in Stage and Screen Performance and a Communications ...
Created on 05 November 2024
6. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... courage, and use your voice in any way to advocate for ending FGC in the United States. Your involvement could be the catalyst for truly meaningful change. Related links: Support Sahiyo's Work by ...
Created on 22 October 2024
7. Reflecting on the "Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in California - Past, Present, and Future" Webina
(News & Blog)
On October 11, Sahiyo in partnership with Equality Now, The U.S. End FGM/C Network, and the Greater Los Angeles FGM Taskforce held a joint webinar titled, "Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in California ...
Created on 17 October 2024
8. FGM/C in California - Past, Present, and Future
(News & Blog)
... chance to learn in a safe space about the topic of female genital mutilation (FGM/C) through an interactive dialogue. Speakers will include Sahiyo U.S. Executive Director Mariya Taher; Shivangi Mirsa of ...
Created on 11 September 2024
9. Reflecting on the FGC 101 Training at the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Conference
(News & Blog)
... Sahiyo and a second-year community psychology student at the National Louis University, I co-led an FGC 101 training session with Sahiyo's Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, Aries Nuno to educate ...
Created on 30 July 2024
10. Volunteer Spotlight: Policy Intern Juliet Shires
(News & Blog)
... educational programming. Juliet is excited to be working with Sahiyo to join the fight against gender-based violence, bringing marginalized voices to the forefront. When and how did you first get involved ...
Created on 11 July 2024
11. Sahiyo Presents FGC 101 Training at ICASA’s Annual Conference
(News & Blog)
On May 22nd, Sahiyo U.S. had the honor of presenting an FGC 101 training at the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) conference in Springfield, Illinois. This training aimed to raise awareness ...
Created on 16 June 2024
12. Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Reflection on our April 17, 2024 Webinar
(News & Blog)
By Megan Seaver On April 17th, Sahiyo U.S and Equality Now had the honor of hosting a virtual event, "Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Conversation." ...
Created on 21 May 2024
13. Sahiyo staff spotlight: Editorial Coordinator Sheena Vasani
(News & Blog)
Sheena Vasani joined Sahiyo as its Editorial Coordinator in January 2024. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience working for major media outlets, startups, and charities. A strong believer ...
Created on 20 May 2024
14. Upcoming Event: "Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Conversation
(News & Blog)
Date: April 17, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 pm EST Registration: https://bit.ly/FGMCMediaReporting Join Equality Now and Sahiyo U.S. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, for a discussion ...
Created on 09 April 2024
15. UNICEF releases new data on global prevalence of FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... of this crucial data, we have no way of knowing the full scope of this harmful practice. This can be attributed to a lack of governmental support, as well as inadequate funding. Sahiyo recently participated ...
Created on 21 March 2024
16. Sahiyo's Outreach at Townview High Schoo
(News & Blog)
On February 23rd, Sahiyo had the opportunity to talk to students at the Townview High School Career Fair in Dallas, Texas. Our Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Coordinator, Aries Nuno, provided ...
Created on 14 March 2024
17. Sahiyo's Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Arefa Cassoobho
(News & Blog)
Starting March 6th, Sahiyo will be hosting its second annual Women's Day Celebration & Silent Auction with the goal of raising $15,000 in support of our work to end female genital cutting. The auction will ...
Created on 06 March 2024
18. Pathways to Progress: Community Engagement in Ending Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
Date: March 18, 2024  Time: 9AM-10:30AM Pacific/ 12PM-1:30PM Eastern Register here: https://bit.ly/RTIxSahiyo.  On March 18, Sahiyo and other FGM/C advocates will discuss the pivotal role community ...
Created on 05 March 2024
19. Staff Spotlight Community Engagement Coordinator: Samman Masud
(News & Blog)
... female genital cutting in her new role as the community engagement coordinator for Sahiyo. When and how did you first get involved with Sahiyo? I first got involved with Sahiyo in the summer of 2023 ...
Created on 13 February 2024
20. Connecticut Hosts a Legislative Briefing on Jan 25th
(News & Blog)
... to End FGM/C Caitlin LeMay, The US End FGM/C Network  Zehra Patwa, Co-Founder and US Lead,  WeSpeakOut  Mariya Taher, Sahiyo: US Jill Thompson, Equality Now To date, ...
Created on 13 February 2024