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81. Sahiyo spotlight: Incoming U.S. Advisory Board Chair Zehra Patwa
(News & Blog)
... girl. I was still working on accepting that my community perpetrated this harmful traditional practice, but hearing what other women had experienced further reinforced the impact of this practice and spurred ...
Created on 24 April 2023
82. Sahiyo’s International Women’s Day Celebration & Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Danae Laura
(News & Blog)
... and present topic, but also a tender one. Women and men affiliated with Sahiyo are brave in their willingness to speak up, while holding respect for their culture and the people practicing due to tradition. ...
Created on 03 March 2023
83. Sahiyo’s International Women’s Day Celebration & Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Zehra Patwa
(News & Blog)
... this harmful traditional practice, but hearing what other women had experienced further reinforced the impact of this practice and spurred me to speak out publicly about khatna. Since then I have been ...
Created on 25 February 2023
84. Volunteer spotlight: Aries Nuno
(News & Blog)
... learn more about the cultural/traditional relevance of FGM/C, in addition to some of the socioeconomic motives for its continuance.     When and how did you first get involved with Sahiyo? I first ...
Created on 09 February 2023
85. Reflecting on an Israeli Minister’s decision to not grant asylum for a woman fleeing female genital mutilation/cutting
(News & Blog)
... justification for the practice in the name of preserving tradition, much like Shaked is trying to do with male circumcision in Jewish populations. Furthermore, the assumption that FGM/C is a cultural or ...
Created on 11 January 2023
86. My first encounter of female genital cutting
(News & Blog)
... of an age-old, traditional ritual. Only when we ALL decide to make a change, can the world be saved.   In the name of God, people perform such rituals, which makes these lines from Deaf Republic more ...
Created on 17 November 2022
87. Reflecting on ‘Moving Connecticut Ahead: Protecting Girls from FGM/C’, a webinar
(News & Blog)
... her discussion of how legislation could impact the prevalence of FGC in the Bohra community, which is one that abides by the law of the land and prioritizes the law before traditional practices. She demonstrated ...
Created on 09 November 2022
88. An Emergency Within an Emergency: The Crises of Climate Change and Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... Violence Programming and Implementation, Ending Harmful Traditional Practises and Combating Trafficking of Women and Girls in Africa. She is also skilled in the area of Monitoring and Evaluation, Gender ...
Created on 09 September 2022
89. Sahiyo Discusses book club holds next event in September
(News & Blog)
Event: Sahiyo Discusses: You Still Look the Same by Farzana Doctor Date: September 21, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM EST Registration Link: https://bit.ly/SahiyoDiscusses   Sahiyo invites you to join the ...
Created on 04 August 2022
90. Reflections on research: Digital Storytelling as a narrative intervention for survivors of FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... stories with their own words, images, and videos in multiple sessions. The authenticity of each story undermines traditional silencing of such stories: these stories were brave counter-narratives to the ...
Created on 13 June 2022
91. A love letter to my mother who cut me
(News & Blog)
... in Malay).  I asked her about my childhood photos, and she reminded me of my love for baju kurung (a two-set traditional Malay attire). I even went to the clinic where my sunat may have taken place. ...
Created on 31 May 2022
92. Sahiyo's first Youth Meetin
(News & Blog)
This March, Sahiyo conducted its first ever Sahiyo Youth Meeting. Young activists are an essential part of the movement to end FGC, as they offer a fresh perspective and are eager to challenge gender norms ...
Created on 13 April 2022
93. A reflection on Equality Now’s webinar: The impact of laws and use of Multi-Sectoral Approach (MSA) to eliminate FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... on resources such as time. This approach also allows for more collaboration and teamwork.  FGM - a tradition wrapped in extreme secrecy.  Human rights defender, Habiba Al-Hinai, discussed the power ...
Created on 28 March 2022
94. How I took part in the Each One, Reach Bhaiyo Campaign: My experience with different Bhaiyos 
(News & Blog)
... the tradition. I saw my father’s position as a crucial intervention. I shared with him Sahiyo’s work and approach to engage with community members. Z was not interested in being part of any group or discussions ...
Created on 22 March 2022
95. CSW Virtual Parallel Event - “Engaging Men to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(News & Blog)
... can do this by voicing their opposition to the practice and by working with traditional and religious leaders, who often play a crucial role in the development of social norms.  ‘We have everything we ...
Created on 17 March 2022
96. How I took part in the Each One, Reach Bhaiyo Campaign: Turning my Dad into a Bhaiyo
(News & Blog)
... discuss FGM/C?  I decided to reach out to a man in my life because I believe that advocacy for FGM/C and other gender-based violence must include men. In order to change cultural and traditional practices, ...
Created on 09 March 2022
97. Upcoming NGO CSW 66 Parallel Event: Engaging Men to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(News & Blog)
... FGM/C is a social and gendered norm, upheld through complex systems of patriarchy and tradition, the call to action includes acknowledging that we cannot bring about its end without engaging everyone, ...
Created on 22 February 2022
98. Reflecting on the 'How to Stop The Rising Trend of Medicalising Female Genital Cutting in Asia' webina
(News & Blog)
... develops the argument against the medicalisation of FGC, stating that there is no room for the medicalisation of FGC and the practice cannot be condoned. She explains how the power of culture and tradition ...
Created on 09 February 2022
99. Upcoming webinar: Exploring the connections between religion and female genital cutting
(News & Blog)
... or cultures. Some might say these acts are justified because they are tradition or holy, not to be argued by those outside of the community. But does religion alone truly perpetuate the practice of FGC? ...
Created on 11 October 2021
100. End FGM - Save our daughters
(News & Blog)
...  clitoris. Why do something terrible to your girl which can leave scars on a mental level? People have to change their minds about old rules and regulations which they follow in the name of 'tradition' ...
Created on 30 September 2021