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61. Dear Maasi: How to address sex-negativity and misogyny in a conservative community
(News & Blog)
... her mother about sex. Knowledge is power, Anonymous. And with that knowledge, you’ll be able to articulate—to yourself and others—why it’s our birthright to experience sexual pleasure. —Maasi About ...
Created on 07 December 2020
62. Why I shared my experience at Voices to End FGM/C with the medical community
(News & Blog)
... data related to FGM/C and a description of the project itself. However, just like the project, it needed to have a personal touch which is why I decided to use pictures of real participants from the project ...
Created on 11 August 2020
63. Why I care about khatna: Reflections from the 2019 Sahiyo Activist Retreat
(News & Blog)
... of so many other underlying problems. As activists we focus on khatna for a few reasons. First we believe this practice itself is traumatic, unnecessary, and has long lasting implications for women’s ...
Created on 06 June 2019
64. The sacred self: Reflections on female circumcision by a Singaporean Malay
(News & Blog)
(Originally posted by BEYONDHIJABSG on 6 FEBRUARY, 2016. Republished here with permission.) Country: Singapore Community: Malay By: Nurul Fadiah Johari I have a memory of my little sister going ...
Created on 03 November 2016
65. Reflection on the Sahiyo Activists Retreat 2024: Zahara Kagalwalla
(News & Blog)
... collaboration, share insights, and strengthen efforts to eliminate this form of gender-based violence. The retreats include educational programs, self-care activities, and presentations from advocates ...
Created on 18 February 2025
66. Empowered and Ignited
(News & Blog)
... aim to foster collaboration, share insights, and strengthen efforts to eliminate this harmful practice. The retreats include educational programs, self-care activities, and presentations from professionals ...
Created on 18 January 2025
67. Reflections on the Sahiyo Activist Retreat: A Transformative Experience
(News & Blog)
... as an activist. It reminded me of the importance of self-care and collective support in sustaining this work. I left feeling more confident in my ability to navigate the challenges that come with advocacy ...
Created on 12 December 2024
68. My Journey to Advocacy
(News & Blog)
... group, but as we started to get to know each other I finally realized that I had nothing to worry about. Everyone was so welcoming and I saw myself reflected in every single person in that space. While ...
Created on 05 November 2024
69. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... yourself.  Here are some practical ways you can get involved politically in the movement to end FGC: 1. Contact your Elected Officials First, figure out who your local and state elected officials ...
Created on 22 October 2024
70. Interview with Zehra Patwa of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... will be passed because it’s absolutely the right thing to do.” For people who would like to get involved in FGM/C activism, Patwa’s advice is simple: “Educate yourself, talk to people, reach out to ...
Created on 20 October 2024
71. Intern Spotlight: Fundraising and Auction Intern Elaina Baliner
(News & Blog)
... health equity—particularly in areas related to gender-based violence (GBV)—I felt a natural alignment with Sahiyo’s work. As a woman myself, I am also deeply passionate about ensuring that women's rights ...
Created on 11 October 2024
72. Reflecting on Sahiyo’s 2024 Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... benefiting everyone at the retreat.   The three-day virtual retreat included an agenda packed with educational programs, self-care activities, and discussion sessions for activists to reflect on their ...
Created on 22 August 2024
73. That Old Familiar Violence - Reflecting on AAS 2024
(News & Blog)
... I count myself as apart from them, seated nervously at the front of the room with my fellow panelists and professors all with fascinating and powerful subjects of interest — true scholars, honored in academia, ...
Created on 18 July 2024
74. Sahiyo staff spotlight: Editorial Coordinator Sheena Vasani
(News & Blog)
... five billion years later, I saw a job listing for the position. It was perfect timing, because I’d just been thinking how much I wanted to involve myself more with feminist initiatives again, and so of ...
Created on 20 May 2024
75. Reflections after sharing my story during the Psychosocial Impacts of FGM/C Webinar
(News & Blog)
... my story and participating in events to uplift the cause of ending FGM/C always leaves me with feelings of physical heaviness afterwards. Normally, I would take this time to do some self-care, a nourishing ...
Created on 19 May 2024
76. Join Us at Sahiyos Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... will include members from Asian Pacific Islander communities as well as other groups. What: The three-day retreat will include educational sessions, anti-FGC advocacy workshops, presentations, self-care ...
Created on 14 May 2024
77. Volunteer Spotlight: Programs Intern Sophia Jones
(News & Blog)
... I completed my onboarding, I remember feeling heavy and uncomfortable. It was difficult to reconcile all of the information I was presented with and understand why this practice continues. I found myself ...
Created on 15 April 2024
78. U.S. Activists Retreat 2024 Frequently Asked Questions
(News & Blog)
... may feel like an intense commitment, but we assure all prospective attendees that there will be many breaks and moments for self-care built in to make the Virtual Retreat an enjoyable, healing experience ...
Created on 09 April 2024
79. Finding safe people and protecting your peace is key, says activist Grace Culqui
(News & Blog)
... thing that's really helped me is just to remind myself, “it's okay for it to suck, it's okay for it to be emotionally painful, and it's okay to feel the emotions. At the same time,  always give yourself that ...
Created on 26 March 2024
80. Join us for Sahiyo’s 8th annual Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... educational sessions on FGC and anti-FGC advocacy workshops, speaker presentations, self-care activities for activists and discussions to educate participants about FGC and how to better advocate to bring ...
Created on 19 March 2024