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41. Protecting the girl child: The need for an anti-FGM law in India 
(News & Blog)
... Thus, the fight towards abolition of FGM requires a sensitised and a holistic approach. This includes awareness programmes that stress on the issue of FGM, framing comprehensive policies and guidelines ...
Created on 06 August 2020
42. What I learned about FGC at Sahiyo’s Virtual Activist Retreat
(News & Blog)
... The first being the Speaker Series where we learned about the neurological and psychological effects of FGC, which includes post-traumatic stress disorder. The Speaker Series, paired with the information ...
Created on 16 July 2020
43. Farzana Esmail hosts fireside chat on FGC with co-founder of Sahiyo
(News & Blog)
... communities or within the U.S., but instead notes the distress that the lockdown causes many FGC survivors. The isolation makes it harder to seek help, and the sense of a loss of control can trigger a ...
Created on 26 June 2020
44. Voices Series: How I reconnected with my purpose through storytelling
(News & Blog)
... this year to advocate against FGM/C, and provide support for women who have undergone the practice. Before coming to the conference, I experienced so many stressful and discouraging moments working on ...
Created on 20 May 2020
45. Voices Series: Survivors are more than their stories
(News & Blog)
... retreat, I found myself feeling sick to my stomach, as if everything inside of me was being purged, both physically and metaphorically.    My physical reaction to the stress illustrated the costs and ...
Created on 05 February 2020
46. Volunteer Spotlight: Mariam Sabir
(News & Blog)
... impacted your life? Prior to being involved, I always felt this suppressed stress/urge to do something about FGM/C. Although, I have not contributed in a big way, being involved with Sahiyo and having ...
Created on 14 July 2019
47. PRESS RELEASE: A pioneering Roundtable to Address Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Massachusetts
(News & Blog)
... in non-judgemental ways, how to make referrals, and how to treat the medical and psychological consequences of FGM/C, such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. Medical personnel need to understand ...
Created on 15 June 2019
48. Learning new methods of data analysis to conduct research on female genital cutting
(News & Blog)
... that could help support a working theory of increased stress and emotional concerns for women who had experienced FGC. My data was also helpful for establishing a link between community attitudes and social/emotional ...
Created on 25 April 2019
49. Female Genital Mutilation: A Human Rights Issue?
(News & Blog)
... hour-long discussion about our individual experiences as activists. Maryum began by stressing that it was important to view FGM as not just a cultural or medical issue but as a fundamental violation of ...
Created on 20 March 2019
50. Trauma and Female Genital Cutting, Part 6: Effects of FGM/C on the Lower Urinary Tract System
(News & Blog)
... urgency urinary incontinence (leakage of urine when they have a strong urge to go to the bathroom) 43% reported stress urinary incontinence (leakage of urine with coughing, sneezing, laughing ...
Created on 26 October 2018
51. How to Stop The Rising Trend of Medicalisation of Female Genital Cutting in Asia (2022-01-20)
(Events Calendar/How to Stop The Rising Trend of Medicalisation of Female Genital Cutting in Asia)
... of the controversy. Sahiyo is unwaveringly opposed to medical professionals performing FGC, as we believe it sets an alarming precedent of normalising the practice; we are keen to stress that there are ...
Created on 13 January 2022
52. Sahiyo x Free2Luv Art & Wellness Workshop for Sahiyo Alumni (08 May 2025 18:30)
(Events / Community Meeting)
... to relieve stress and/or anxiety, practice self-reflection, unleash your creativity, and learn more about yourself and ways to support your well-being in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Closed ...
Created on 03 June 2025
53. Six Tips for Stress Reduction: Exercising Your Vagus Nerve to Heal Pelvic Pain
(News & Blog)
... better state of balance. Stress plays a substantial role in physical health and overall well-being. Understanding the body and how daily habits influence the way it works can be a helpful tool in gaining ...
Created on 29 May 2023
54. Trauma and Female Genital Cutting, Part 2: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
(News & Blog)
... services when needed.) By Joanna Vergoth, LCSW, NCPsyA Post-Traumatic Stress is the name given to a set of symptoms that persist following a traumatic incident and may be especially severe or long ...
Created on 26 March 2018
55. Sahiyo's response to recent Executive Orders by the Trump Administratio
(News & Blog)
To our Sahiyo community, We realize that the past few weeks have been stressful to say the least. With the new administration’s slew of Executive Orders targeting the most vulnerable and the dismantlement ...
Created on 31 January 2025
56. The Washington Coalition to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Interview Series: Amie Kujabi
(News & Blog)
... to speak out and advocate for policy change... I believe that has really impacted where we are today."  Amie stresses the need for strong, comprehensive policies that address both prevention and response. ...
Created on 19 November 2024
57. Reflecting on the webinar "Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change
(News & Blog)
... social norms, stressing that every step forward, no matter how small, contributes to broader change. As one attendee described, the stories that were shared among the group were “beautiful, heartbreaking, ...
Created on 14 November 2024
58. Healing from Khatna with EMDR
(News & Blog)
... EMDR in adults and children with post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD).  The brain has the intrinsic capacity to heal itself from disturbing events and experiences, by forming different pathways. If ...
Created on 24 September 2024
59. Reflecting on the 2024 Asian Pacific Institute for Gender Based Violence National Summit
(News & Blog)
... to the forefront critical issues in gender-based violence work, for example, the need to fund flanguage access resources to help campaigns addressing communities of color. Stressing the importance of \ ...
Created on 13 September 2024
60. “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