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61. Intern Spotlight: Sahiyo Social Media Intern Kavya Palavalasa
(News & Blog)
Kavya Palavalasa joined Sahiyo’s team as a social media intern in July of 2019. Kavya has interests in film, art, research and gender relations in law, labour and academia. She is currently pursuing an ...
Created on 14 December 2019
62. Reflections after sharing my story during the Psychosocial Impacts of FGM/C Webinar
(News & Blog)
Farrah Dalal was one of the speakers who participated in our "Quiet Activism and the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting" webinar. Watch a recording of the event here. By Farrah Dalal Sharing ...
Created on 19 May 2024
63. Upcoming Event: "Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Conversation
(News & Blog)
... interested in how media and communications can influence social issues thoughtfully, this event is for you. It's an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and consider the best practices for reporting on ...
Created on 09 April 2024
64. Absence of female genital cutting laws in India: An issue that requires immediate action
(News & Blog)
... and unjust. In order to move forward, a distinction between social malpractices and actual religious practices needs to be made. Social norms disguised as religious practices infringing upon the rights ...
Created on 22 September 2021
65. Sahiyo in the Media
(News & Blog)
2024 Opinion: CT needs to ban female genital mutilation/cutting When Protecting Girls Is Twisted Into Attacking Trans Youth: FGM/C Survivors Fight Back Against Transphobic Right-Wing Narratives FGM ...
Created on 02 March 2021
66. Voices to End FGM/C: Seeking artists for social norm change project
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo is thrilled to announce the “Voices to End FGM/C” global storytelling project in collaboration with StoryCenter , which will support a group of ten women who have experienced female genital mutilation/cutting ...
Created on 24 February 2019
67. Voices to End FGM/C: Seeking Storytellers for Social Norm Change
(News & Blog)
This year, Sahiyo looks forward to continuing our partnership with StoryCenter, a community-arts organization that has for 20+ years worked with grassroots groups on participatory digital storytelling ...
Created on 23 February 2019
68. Sahiyo launches special toolkit to help the media report sensitively on Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... and those who are trying to help them such as NGOs like Sahiyo. This document is divided into four broad sections: An introduction to Female Genital Cutting/Mutilation ‘Khatna’ as a social norm and the ...
Created on 05 February 2017
69. A brief report on Sahiyo's media workshop on khatna among Bohra
(News & Blog)
... introduction to the way in which khatna is practiced by Bohras. In sessions conducted by all five Sahiyo co-founders, the workshop emphasised the importance of the media in impacting social change and ...
Created on 10 September 2016
70. Exploring Other Forms of Female Genital Alteration
(News & Blog)
... negative impact on bodily autonomy, health, and well-being. Through this social media series, Sahiyo aims to amplify awareness within the broader discussions surrounding gender-based violence, consent, ...
Created on 10 April 2025
71. Intern Spotlight: Katie Bai
(News & Blog)
... social media posts, and a high school presentation for the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C. In my short time at Sahiyo, I’ve also edited testimony for a committee hearing, written blogs about the history ...
Created on 10 April 2025
72. 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
73. Positive Masculinity; A Critical Tool in the Movement to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... The webinar reinforced, yet again, how masculinity is defined directly impacts all people, no matter what your gender is. Dr. Jacqueline Chesang spoke of how it takes years to change social and gender ...
Created on 20 February 2025
74. 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
75. 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
76. Staff Spotlight: Communications Assistant Kira Omans
(News & Blog)
... Mendoza to create social media content and strategize campaign releases. We also provide support in organizing Sahiyo’s fundraising and events. I have enjoyed meeting Sahiyo’s team members and volunteers, ...
Created on 05 November 2024
77. 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
78. 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
79. Donor Spotlight: Brad Mazon
(News & Blog)
... begin?   My involvement first began I would say two or so years ago when I found Sahiyo on social media. I became actively engaged when I donated to the annual International Women's Day fundraiser and ...
Created on 24 September 2024
80. Framing FGM/C: Understanding and Engaging with Cultural Sensitivity Event on August 22nd
(News & Blog)
...  A better understanding of the types of FGC, the prevalence, and associated health risks of the practice.  Insights into the cultural and social contexts that sustain this practice. Awareness of ...
Created on 21 August 2024