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61. Psychosexual Care for FGM/C Survivors: An Interview with Dr. Reham Awwad
(News & Blog)
By Kiah Leone In celebration of World Sexual Health Day on September 4th, I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Awwad to learn about the types of care and support Restore offers survivors as they ...
Created on 04 September 2023
62. Sexual pleasure after female genital cutting
(News & Blog)
By Derrick Simiyu “Female genital cutting is practiced to control women's sexuality.” This statement was one of the first things I learned as I read through materials on Sahiyo’s website when I began ...
Created on 11 August 2023
63. SAHIYO JOINS OVER 40 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SERVING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS IN $13.2 MILLION AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN INITIATIVE
(News & Blog)
ARP Support for Survivors Program supports culturally-specific, community-based projects supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault from Asian and Pacific Islander Communities in the ...
Created on 15 May 2023
64. Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Belong in the Movement to End FGC
(News & Blog)
By Anonymous I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Though for much of my life, “victim” felt like the most honest word. Those experiences have shaped my relationships, both to others and with myself, ...
Created on 24 June 2022
65. Reflecting on Moving Towards Sexual Pleasure and Emotional Healing After Female Genital Cutting Part 2
(News & Blog)
On November 17th, Sahiyo hosted part two of the ‘Moving Towards Sexual Pleasure and Emotional Healing After Female Genital Cutting’ webinar. Two specialist speakers helped to lead the webinar: Haddi Ceesey, ...
Created on 15 December 2021
66. Sahiyo leads training for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
(News & Blog)
On November 9th, Sahiyo team members volunteer Zahra Qaiyumi, Programs Intern Sarah Boudreau, and Programs Coordinator Cate Cox led a training for Massachusetts based Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs). ...
Created on 30 November 2021
67. Upcoming Webinar: Moving Towards Sexual Pleasure and Emotional Healing Part 2
(News & Blog)
By Amela Tokić Last October, Sahiyo hosted a webinar called Moving Towards Sexual Pleasure and Emotional Healing After Female Genital Cutting. This provided an opportunity to hear from three inspirational ...
Created on 01 November 2021
68. Dear Maasi addresses questions about the clitoral hood and sexual pleasure
(News & Blog)
... about khatna (female genital mutilation/cutting or FGM/C) and how it impacts our bodies, minds, sexualities and relationships. We welcome you to submit your anonymous questions.  This month we received ...
Created on 14 February 2021
69. Your questions answered: Moving Towards Sexual Pleasure and Emotional Healing After Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
 Last fall Sahiyo partnered with three award-winning and talented speakers Farzana Doctor, Sarian Karim-Kamara, and Joanna Vergoth to host Moving Towards Sexual Pleasure and Emotional Healing After Female ...
Created on 01 February 2021
70. A Reflection on Moving Towards Sexual Pleasure and Emotional Healing After Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
By Cate Cox On Thursday, October 22nd, Sahiyo partnered with three award-winning and multi-talented speakers Farzana Doctor, Sarian Karim-Kamara, and Joanna Vergoth to host Moving Towards Sexual Pleasure ...
Created on 02 November 2020
71. Upcoming webinar: Moving Towards Sexual Pleasure and Emotional Healing After FGC
(News & Blog)
 By Cate Cox Female genital cutting (FGC) often comes with a multitude of physical and psychological issues that can impact sexual functioning for many survivors. Yet, oftentimes too little attention ...
Created on 04 September 2020
72. Trauma and Female Genital Cutting, Part 4: Psycho-sexual functioning
(News & Blog)
... health and counseling services when needed.) By Joanna Vergoth, LCSW, NCPsyA When discussing psychosexual functioning following FGC, it is critical to acknowledge and recognize that many women who ...
Created on 05 July 2018
73. Exploring Other Forms of Female Genital Alteration
(News & Blog)
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and advocating for survivor support and prevention. This campaign seeks to open the conversation ...
Created on 10 April 2025
74. Reframing FGM/C Through an Intersectional Lens at CSW69
(News & Blog)
... and Professor James Rockey (Birmingham University), reframed FGM/C as not just a cultural issue, but a serious form of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and child abuse. Professor Rockey shared findings ...
Created on 18 March 2025
75. Sahiyo Releases Toolkit for Survivor and Community Engagement to Address FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... world, Sahiyo U.S. aims to recognize and emphasize the values of consent and a child’s/woman’s right over her own body, and to enable a culture in which female sexuality is not feared or suppressed but ...
Created on 11 March 2025
76. Supporting Survivors in the LGBTQIA+ Community: How Sahiyo Helped Afiqa Attend the ASEAN Queer Leadership Week
(News & Blog)
... of all, no matter their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) in broader society. We learned how to respond to the needs of the LGBTQIA+ movement within ...
Created on 06 February 2025
77. Sahiyo research uplifts how intersectionality impacts the movement to end FGM/C this February 6th
(News & Blog)
... fact that FGC is a pressing concern in Asia. Equally important, she calls for a culturally-contextual and intersectional feminist approach when dealing with sexual and gender based violence across diverse ...
Created on 06 February 2025
78. Sahiyo's response to recent Executive Orders by the Trump Administratio
(News & Blog)
... and in solidarity, Sahiyo Helpful resources: Our partner, the Asian Women’s Shelter, has a helpful crisis line for FGC survivors (1-877-751-0880) Rape / Sexual Abuse / Incest National Hotline ...
Created on 31 January 2025
79. Sahiyo condemns recent executive order conflating female genital mutilation/cutting with gender-affirming care
(News & Blog)
... a diverse array of interventions to align one’s identity with their sexual characteristics; this care is only provided with the consent of the individual. Research has also shown that these treatments ...
Created on 31 January 2025
80. Helping our Sahiyo community process the 2024 election
(News & Blog)
... we’re providing links to resources that could be helpful at this time: Our partner the Asian Women’s Shelter has a helpful crisis line for FGC survivors (1-877-751-0880) Rape / Sexual Abuse / Incest ...
Created on 07 November 2024