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81. More Than A Survivor: Celebrating Queer Joy Campaign
(News & Blog)
At Sahiyo, we recognize that our work to end female genital cutting (FGC) does not exist outside of Queer liberation, and members of the survivor community who are Queer have distinct experiences that ...
Created on 15 May 2023
82. The overturning of Roe v. Wade and its implications for survivors of FGC
(News & Blog)
... genital cutting (FGC).  Several harmful health complications can arise during pregnancy or childbirth for a survivor of FGC. According to a study by the World Health Organization, the perinatal mortality ...
Created on 02 May 2023
83. Sahiyo releases seven new Voices to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting videos created by survivors and advocates 
(News & Blog)
“I’m so grateful for Sahiyo, and for the Voices to End FGM/C project for providing me with the platform to bring this story out of the darkness. Nearly two decades later, I am still healing and working ...
Created on 17 April 2023
84. Sahiyo hosts workshop on FGC and storytelling for Nomad Travelers
(News & Blog)
... impact in forming connections and creating social change, specifically in how Sahiyo uses storytelling as an intervention to support survivors of FGC. Participants were also given a general overview of ...
Created on 21 November 2022
85. How to have a dialogue: Storytelling & Conversations
(News & Blog)
... place for those who have survived FGC and are sharing their stories. I think this is why it’s best to let survivors narrate their own stories and navigate conversation at their own pace.  In my short ...
Created on 23 August 2022
86. Share your story! Join the Voices to End FGM/C Fall 2022 Online Digital Storytelling Workshop
(News & Blog)
... more than 55 survivors and advocates in speaking out against FGC. When is the workshop being held? 4-6 PM Pacific / 7-9 PM Eastern (U.S. time), on six Mondays starting Monday, October 24 through Monday ...
Created on 08 August 2022
87. PRESS RELEASE: Dozens of Survivors of Female Genital Cutting Share Stories on New ‘Voices To End FGM/C’ Website
(News & Blog)
July 31, 2022 – After five years of supporting survivors of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in sharing their stories, Sahiyo and StoryCenter announce the launch of a new website dedicated to ...
Created on 29 July 2022
88. Sahiyo collaborates further with Asian Women’s Shelter to support Survivors 
(News & Blog)
Since January 2022, Sahiyo has been in collaboration with Asian Women's Shelter (AWS) to increase capacity of services for survivors of female genital cutting (FGC). In June, Sahiyo conitnued with  trainings ...
Created on 06 July 2022
89. Including non-cis-women as FGM/C survivors
(News & Blog)
By Dena Igusti I wanted to be a part of this year's Voices to End FGM/C digital storytelling workshop so I could talk more about my experiences navigating being a non-binary survivor of FGM/C. Unfortunately, ...
Created on 31 May 2022
90. Struggle, belonging, and community: Sahiyo and StoryCenter hosted a Voices to End FGM/C screening
(News & Blog)
... showcased eleven new digital stories, created virtually by a global group of advocates and survivors of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), during January and February. Lola's transformation of shame ...
Created on 17 September 2021
91. Using Storytelling to Shift Social Norms and Prevent FGM/C: Event Reflection
(News & Blog)
... Commission on the Status of Women on March 16th.  Sahiyo and StoryCenter staff had the opportunity to introduce the collaborative Voices to End FGM/C project, which centers on storytelling by survivors ...
Created on 30 March 2021
92. Sahiyo and StoryCenter to host parallel session at the 65th Commission on the Status of Women meetings
(News & Blog)
... the Status of Women meetings.  At this event, we will introduce our collaborative Voices to End FGM/C project, which centers on storytelling by survivors and those affected by female genital mutilation/cutting ...
Created on 16 February 2021
93. Reflection on Addressing FGC in the Clinic: A Dialogue between Survivors and Healthcare Professionals
(News & Blog)
By Sandra Yu  On December 8th, 2020, Sahiyo hosted a webinar featuring several health professionals and  survivors of female genital cutting (FGC) to discuss the necessity for trauma-informed care and ...
Created on 22 December 2020
94. More Than A Survivor: An interview with Aarefa
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo understands that being a survivor of female genital cutting (FGC) is just one moment of your life and only one part of who you are as a person. Oftentimes, being labeled as a survivor can prevent ...
Created on 08 December 2020
95. Digital advocacy: The future of activism for survivors and activists
(News & Blog)
... the culture of silence is to risk ostracization from their families and communities. Yet, many survivors have taken that plunge and have engaged in storytelling to protect future women from being cut. ...
Created on 10 November 2020
96. Sahiyo and StoryCenter host virtual storytelling event on the intersection of race and female genital cutting: A reflection
(News & Blog)
... advocacy to end female genital cutting (FGC) and break down the culture of silence that surrounds it. Daily, I grew more exposed to the collective healing fostered among survivors and advocates against ...
Created on 20 October 2020
97. Survivor: Female genital mutilation as a form of ritual abuse
(News & Blog)
... there are other women who have been hurt like me. But, ritual abuse is just not talked about. I want to be a voice for them, so that they know these survivors are not alone, and that there is help and ...
Created on 11 August 2020
98. Voices Series: Why I create art that evokes hope for survivors of FGM/C
(News & Blog)
This blog is part of a series of reflective essays by participants of the Voices to End FGM/C workshops run by Sahiyo and StoryCenter. Through residential and online workshops on digital storytelling, ...
Created on 16 July 2020
99. Voices Series: How I found purpose through survivor's storie
(News & Blog)
This blog is part of a series of reflective essays by participants of the Voices to End FGM/C workshops run by Sahiyo and StoryCenter. Through residential and online workshops on digital storytelling, ...
Created on 08 July 2020
100. Voices Series: Why your story is worth sharing
(News & Blog)
... the workshop thinking, “I should’ve just came as a volunteer, not as a participant. I don’t even have a story to tell especially since I am not a survivor of female genital cutting (FGC) myself.” Another ...
Created on 08 July 2020