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41. Trauma and Female Genital Cutting, Part 6: Effects of FGM/C on the Lower Urinary Tract System
(News & Blog)
... or jumping) 63%reported that their urinary symptoms have “moderate” or “quite a bit” of impact on their activities, relationships or feelings What’s the Connection Between FGM/C and Urinary ...
Created on 26 October 2018
42. A Tradition That Branded Me
(News & Blog)
... in Liberal Studies, with focus on Community Psychology, Sociology and Women Studies. She was the Cultural Ambassador- Kenya, at Wichita State University and participated in various activities that fostered ...
Created on 25 September 2018
43. Why I co-hosted a Sahiyo 'Thaal pe Charcha' lunch in New Yor
(News & Blog)
... how strict certain rules and cultural activities must be, which at times can be oppressive as well. After hosting this first TPC, a personal hope of mine is that the women and I will form strong relationships ...
Created on 17 September 2018
44. Feeling drained after talking about Khatna? Here are some resources that can help
(News & Blog)
...  Not interested in participating in activities which were earlier enjoyable. Frequent crying spells. Using negative statements (“I am bad”) while addressing oneself. Having ...
Created on 15 June 2018
45. Trauma and Female Genital Cutting, Part 2: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
(News & Blog)
... affection and, becoming isolated and withdrawn, may lose interest in people or activities they used to enjoy. Dissociation is a mental process that causes a lack of connection in a person’s thoughts, ...
Created on 26 March 2018
46. White House Press Release Falsely links Gender Violence (and FGC) to Foreign Nationals
(News & Blog)
... and the “connection” to Gender-Based Violence. The press release noted more than 20 “statistics” and names of people who have either been convicted of terrorist activities or conspiring against the US ...
Created on 21 February 2018
47. Furore about Female Genital Cutting in Kerala: Impact of Sahiyo’s investigation
(News & Blog)
... be taken against such activities.” A Malayali student, Shani SS, wrote about her personal experience of having undergone FGC, becoming perhaps the first woman from Kerala to publicly share her story ...
Created on 01 September 2017
48. U.S. Muslim Leaders Stance on FGM/C (also known as Female Circumcision)
(News & Blog)
... these activities and conversations are: Dahlia Project, Face of Defiance, Safe Hands for Girls, Global Campaign to End FGM, Sahiyo, WeSpeakOut, HEART Women & Girls, and RAHMA. These organizations can be ...
Created on 08 June 2017
49. 'I am not traumatized or damaged, but I still want Khatna to stop
(News & Blog)
... on my underwear as the cut healed. I remember a party a few days later; my markaz friends came over for a mithi sitabi. We played games like Twister, Monopoly, and Operation – not standard mithi sitabi activities. ...
Created on 03 October 2016
50. Sahiyo heads to Senegal for Tostan Training Centre
(News & Blog)
... individuals who can serve as mentors or advisors for Sahiyo as we plan the activities of our nascent organization.   Shaheeda: I am very interested in learning about the success of Tostan’s Community ...
Created on 09 July 2016
51. Sahiyo Receives Grant from Wallace Global Fund!
(News & Blog)
... in the following activities: peer-to-peer counselling, storytelling and undertaking extensive online outreach programs through various public awareness and advocacy campaigns. With support from the Wallace ...
Created on 05 July 2016
52. Sahiyo Activists Retreat 2025 (23 February 2025)
(Events / Retreat)
... programs, workshops, and self-care activities to connect and empower individuals historically connected to the Bohra community interested in ending the practice of female genital cutting. Who can apply? ...
Created on 22 January 2025
53. Roundtable on Systems Change to Address FGM/C Perspectives from State and Municipal Coalitions (23 June 2023 12:00)
(Events / Webinar)
... virtual event will include: A lightning round for each coalition or working group to explore their groups’ origins, goals, successes, challenges, and future activities; a panel dialogue; and an ...
Created on 07 June 2023
54. Reflection on the Sahiyo Activists Retreat 2024: Zahara Kagalwalla
(News & Blog)
... collaboration, share insights, and strengthen efforts to eliminate this form of gender-based violence. The retreats include educational programs, self-care activities, and presentations from advocates ...
Created on 18 February 2025
55. Empowered and Ignited
(News & Blog)
... aim to foster collaboration, share insights, and strengthen efforts to eliminate this harmful practice. The retreats include educational programs, self-care activities, and presentations from professionals ...
Created on 18 January 2025
56. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... your state has laws against FGC.  Next, consider all the possible opportunities that you may have to speak with your representative, this may include: town halls, civic activities, program tours, meet ...
Created on 22 October 2024
57. Sahiyo U.S. Joins Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds in 15.8M Initiative to address systemic barriers to health
(News & Blog)
... and systems that increase opportunities for healthy aging. Recognizing the complex ways in which systems impact health, the investments will support a wide range of activities across the Commonwealth. ...
Created on 26 September 2024
58. Reflecting on Sahiyo’s 2024 Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... benefiting everyone at the retreat.   The three-day virtual retreat included an agenda packed with educational programs, self-care activities, and discussion sessions for activists to reflect on their ...
Created on 22 August 2024
59. Advocacy & Travel Award
(Programs)
... individuals who have actively participated in advocacy campaigns, community outreach, or related activities (i.e., FGC research), and individuals interested in getting more involved in these types of efforts.  ...
Created on 14 August 2024
60. Paving the Path to End FGC in Washington State! Year 1 in Review
(News & Blog)
... of our efforts. In Year 1, our outreach activities brought together over 100 individuals, creating spaces for meaningful conversations and shared learning. Through a series of informative events, including ...
Created on 18 July 2024