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41. My Empowerment at the Sahiyo U.S. Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
 By Anonymous Country of Residence: United States A few weeks ago, I attended the first U.S-based Bohra Activists Retreat held in Brooklyn, New York. Eleven women from all over the country gathered ...
Created on 13 February 2018
42. Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Shabana Feroze
(News & Blog)
... my story on the website and became a volunteer soon after. 2)    What opportunities have you been involved with at Sahiyo?  I try and help in any way I can as I want to support these incredible women ...
Created on 19 August 2017
43. U.S. Muslim Leaders Stance on FGM/C (also known as Female Circumcision)
(News & Blog)
... we refer to FGM/C, we are including female circumcision which falls within the definition of this practice. More than half a million women and girls living in the U.S are at risk of undergoing FGM/C both ...
Created on 08 June 2017
44. Each One Reach One 2: Read this conversation guide to get started
(News & Blog)
by Sahiyo and WeSpeakOut Each One Reach One 2, our month-long outreach campaign that coincides with Ramzan, calls upon everyone, especially Bohra women and men, to reach out to at least one other Bohra ...
Created on 31 May 2017
45. Receiving the 'Daughter of Maharashtra' award: Sahiyo co-founder shares her experienc
(News & Blog)
... of ‘Sairat’ fame. One of the oldest organisations in Pune, Nari Samta Manch has zealously been fighting for the cause of gender issues and Women’s Rights for the past 30 years. The ‘Daughter of Maharashtra’ ...
Created on 06 August 2016
46. One Woman's Reactions to Bakersfield’s Resolution against Khatna (FGC
(News & Blog)
... Sahiyo women, we’ve seen the snowball of these resolutions from Dawoodi Bohra communities all over the world.   The victory however, was short-lived for me as I’m sure it was for many others working ...
Created on 13 June 2016
47. Notices by Sydney, Melbourne and London’s Anjuman-e-Burhani Trusts on ‘Khafd’ (Khatna) or Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... the lives, physical and psychological integrity, and general well-being of thousands of Dawoodi Bohra girl children and women.” And, she asks a most pertinent question that is on all our minds: “Why ...
Created on 08 March 2016
48. Meet L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth Honoree Mariya Taher, Sahiyo U.S
(News & Blog)
Meet L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth Honoree Mariya Taher, Sahiyo U.S. Each year, L'Oréal Paris launches a nationwide search for ten extraordinary ...
Created on 27 September 2023
49. L'Oréal Paris Inducts Ten Extraordinary Changemakers into Its Signature Philanthropic Initiative, Women of Wort
(News & Blog)
In its 18th year, the program recognizes 10 women and their commitment to addressing the nation's biggest issues through their non-profit work NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, #1 global beauty ...
Created on 07 August 2023
50. Sahiyo’s International Women’s Day Celebration & Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Tahir Taherbhai
(News & Blog)
Starting March 8th, International Women’s Day, Sahiyo U.S. will be hosting a virtual silent auction to raise funds and awareness for our programs and services to end female genital cutting (FGC). The auction ...
Created on 27 February 2023
51. Using purity as a means to control women through Christianity and female genital cutting
(News & Blog)
... acceptance. Frequently, a woman’s value is tied to her “purity” or virginity. This prejudice manifests in obvious ways, such as female genital cutting (FGC), and in more subtle ways like  teaching women ...
Created on 15 June 2021
52. Voices Series: Why your story is worth sharing
(News & Blog)
... powerful story and bonding with such incredibly strong women. I felt humbled and honored, moved and motivated to be in the presence of such courage and passion. When it was my turn, I was surprised at ...
Created on 08 July 2020
53. ‘I Hope my Story Helps other Women’: A Reflection on the Sahiyo Stories Workshop
(News & Blog)
... a sense of empowerment and catharsis. That’s why I was excited to reunite with some of the brave women I met on that retreat for a three-day storytelling workshop this past May. Since I didn’t have a clear ...
Created on 09 October 2018
54. My Journey to Advocacy
(News & Blog)
... I at first thought I was intruding on a safe space for women who have experienced something I haven’t, it turned out to be the community I never knew I needed. Over the next few weeks, my excitement about ...
Created on 05 November 2024
55. The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Jo Keogh
(News & Blog)
... health counselor working with women with post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from gender-based violence. “Trauma is one of the biggest issues we have to deal with personally, societally, globally," ...
Created on 30 April 2024
56. Reflections on Pain, Stigma, and Activism
(News & Blog)
... to like healing through storytelling and sexual health issues. The panelists included:  Lakshmi Anantnaryan, who is an international women's rights activist and alumni of Sahiyo’s Voices to End FGM/C ...
Created on 09 April 2024
57. UNICEF releases new data on global prevalence of FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... the Funding Gap to End FGM/C”, a parallel event at the 68th U.N. Commission on the Status of Women meetings, was hosted by The Global Platform for Action to End FGM/C in partnership with the United States ...
Created on 21 March 2024
58. Sahiyo's Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Zehra Patw
(News & Blog)
 Sahiyo U.S. will host its second annual Women's Day Celebration & Silent Auction with the goal of raising $15,000 in support of our work to end female genital cutting. The auction will open on Wednesday, ...
Created on 29 February 2024
59. Milken Institute School of Public Health Joins Sahiyo U.S. and Other Community Partners in Receiving $300,000 DOJ Grant to Prevent Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(News & Blog)
... on Violence Against Women (OVW) to provide training and technical assistance focused on the prevention and response to female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) to community-based organizations across ...
Created on 05 February 2024
60. I Didn’t Dare Ask
(News & Blog)
... Her award-winning book, “Saving Bekyah” is focused on female circumcision and its effects on women and society. The sequel, “The Greatest Hijack,” is on the Author’s Favorite list. She is currently working ...
Created on 11 January 2024