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1. Reflecting on the Critical Intersections Webinar
(News & Blog)
... the publication of the third and final report for Sahiyo’s Critical Intersections Research Project project, Examining Intersections Between Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and Social Oppressions: A Qualitative ...
Created on 21 March 2025
2. 2025 Comedy Show & Auction Sponsor Spotlight: Zehra Patwa
(News & Blog)
... includes survivors of FGC, anti-FGC activists, health care providers, and the general public. What personally inspires you or your team to advocate for social justice and community well-being? As someone ...
Created on 06 March 2025
3. Supporting Survivors in the LGBTQIA+ Community: How Sahiyo Helped Afiqa Attend the ASEAN Queer Leadership Week
(News & Blog)
... Between Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and Social Oppressions” (February 2024), barriers to ending FGM/C are impacted by social oppressions such as racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, hostilities against ...
Created on 06 February 2025
4. Uniting to End FGM/C Across the Americas: A Joint Statement
(News & Blog)
... health organizations, and social service providers working directly with FGM/C survivors. Government representatives Examples: Government and intergovernmental development agencies and departments. Researchers ...
Created on 06 February 2025
5. 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
6. Intern Spotlight: Fundraising & Auction Intern Lisa Zhu
(News & Blog)
... to a mission I believe in, but also to explore the field of social justice and advocacy, which has become a growing interest of mine.  What does your work with Sahiyo involve? As a Fundraising & Auction ...
Created on 14 January 2025
7. Breaking the Silence
(News & Blog)
... her work, she is pursuing a graduate degree in social work, where she is learning to further enhance her skills and knowledge to better serve her community. Her journey to the United States began when ...
Created on 05 November 2024
8. I Am SORRY!
(News & Blog)
... her life. All I can say is “I am sorry!” Isatou Jeng is a program management specialist with 13 years of experience and diverse skills in social justice, youth development, human rights advocacy, ...
Created on 05 November 2024
9. The forgotten history of female genital cutting in the United States
(News & Blog)
... as it can be difficult to detect or prove cases of the practice occurring. Additionally, there is resistance to ending the practice in some communities where FGC is seen as a social norm that must be done ...
Created on 24 October 2024
10. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... such as social media, public events, and other types of community gatherings.  By spreading your message, you can garner more support from your community and engage stakeholders.  Creating change ...
Created on 22 October 2024
11. Reflecting on the 2024 Asian Pacific Institute for Gender Based Violence National Summit
(News & Blog)
... a physical space, enjoying food together, and having vibrant conversations with folks dedicated to social justice work gave me a sense of community that I so badly needed in this moment, which was laden ...
Created on 13 September 2024
12. Reflecting on The 4 Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism Event with Farzana Doctor
(News & Blog)
... Recognizing the need to support activists who often provided labor and advocacy to further social justice issues at the expense of their well-being, the U.S. Network in partnership with Sahiyo U.S.  launched ...
Created on 10 September 2024
13. “Four Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism” Event with Farzana Doctor on September 10th
(News & Blog)
...  Description: Farzana Doctor, an activist, social worker, Sahiyo blog contributor, and author, will share practical strategies to help reduce stress, fatigue, and vicarious trauma, offering actionable ...
Created on 05 September 2024
14. Intern Spotlight: Policy Intern Sara Khattak
(News & Blog)
...  I first found out about Sahiyo when I was researching FGC for a social justice philanthropy class last fall. I gathered information about the practice of FGC, who it affects, and what nonprofits were ...
Created on 15 August 2024
15. Headline: Understanding the Critical Intersections of FGM/C with other social injustices: Encouraging dialogue on cross-movement collaboration
(News & Blog)
... holistic programs that identify intersectional needs of FGM/C survivors To identify components of building successful collaborations across organizations focused on different social oppressions (i.e. ...
Created on 14 May 2024
16. Join the FGM/C Prevention and Response in Washington State Advisory Committee
(News & Blog)
... practicing communities and other allies in this work, including related social justice fields such as reproductive health, child protection professionals, LGBTQI+ agencies. We also acknowledge the need ...
Created on 06 May 2024
17. Critical Intersections of FGM/C: Law and Policy in Systems of Oppression Presentation
(News & Blog)
... well as opportunities for cross-sector collaboration with other social justice movements.  Critical Intersections of FGM/C: Law and Policy in Systems of Oppression is hosted by the World Bank Group’s ...
Created on 16 April 2024
18. Critical Intersections of FGM/C: The Value of Intersectionality in Cross-Collaboration Webinar
(News & Blog)
... well as opportunities for cross-sector collaboration with other social justice movements.  Critical Intersections of FGM/C: The Value of Intersectionality in Cross-Collaboration, hosted by API-GBV, will ...
Created on 16 April 2024
19. Volunteer Spotlight: Programs Intern Sophia Jones
(News & Blog)
... more actively involved and informed about various social justice issues. I value hearing from those directly impacted by issues and finding ways to support them. After reading more about Sahiyo and their ...
Created on 15 April 2024
20. Empowering Voices: The Launch of the Voices to End FGM/C Screening Guide
(News & Blog)
... These stories are not just narratives; they are powerful testimonies of resilience, courage, and the human spirit's ability to overcome. Why This Guide Matters FGM/C is a social norm justified by a ...
Created on 12 March 2024