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61. Reflecting on Virtual and In-Person Sessions for Voices to End FGM/C Workshop 2024
(News & Blog)
... friends, filled with warmth and familiarity, as the intimate stories that had already been shared created strong bonds among them. During the in-person sessions, participants engaged in various activities ...
Created on 16 July 2024
62. Rally, Revel, Repeat : A Changemakers Retreat!
(News & Blog)
... magic.  I was instantly enveloped in a safe haven of kindred spirits where I could openly share my story without judgment. The thoughtfully planned activities included toolkits, group discussions, and ...
Created on 19 May 2024
63. Join Us at Sahiyos Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... activities for activists, and discussions about how to more effectively create change. The retreat will aim to achieve the following goals: Create a support system among activists working to empower ...
Created on 14 May 2024
64. Join us for Sahiyo’s 8th annual Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... educational sessions on FGC and anti-FGC advocacy workshops, speaker presentations, self-care activities for activists and discussions to educate participants about FGC and how to better advocate to bring ...
Created on 19 March 2024
65. Passion, Purpose, Party: My take on Sahiyo's Activists Retrea
(News & Blog)
... I assumed I knew everything about FGC, given my extensive preoccupation with the issue, but I gleaned SO MUCH from this experience. The toolkits, guest speakers, group activities, and personal anecdotes ...
Created on 08 December 2023
66. Reflecting on the 2023 Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... and gain tools on how to advocate against FGC. This year, as in the past, the Retreat was filled with presentations, educational videos, group discussions, action planning sessions, and self-care activities.  ...
Created on 15 November 2023
67. Activist Saza Faradilla and End FGC Singapore spread awareness about FGC
(News & Blog)
... which consists of food, vendors, and activities for families. Saza reflected on choosing the Bazaar, explaining that it was the event to pass out educational booklets on FGC because “the Bazaar is younger, ...
Created on 26 September 2023
68. Critical Intersections
(Programs)
... needs of survivors from diverse backgrounds.  Create opportunities for building a foundation to support cross collaboration across social justice movements, including introductory activities, education ...
Created on 28 August 2023
69. Sahiyo welcomes Kaneez Madraswalla as new U.S. Advisory Board Member
(News & Blog)
... based in New York City She co-leads the QBE Women’s Initiative Network, facilitating illuminating employee engagement events. Her other volunteering activities have included counseling survivors of domestic ...
Created on 14 August 2023
70. Mindful Movement for Pelvic Pain
(News & Blog)
... by moving through our daily activities. After experiencing pain for a while, the brain can begin to anticipate pain and as a result, a person may come to fear movement itself.  A gentle yoga program ...
Created on 25 May 2023
71. Self-love to Olachi
(News & Blog)
... self-love?  I practice self-love by taking care of my physical, psychological, spiritual, professional, and social health through activities such as exercise, hobbies, meditating, taking breaks from ...
Created on 28 January 2023
72. Healing as Activism: One cannot give from an empty cup
(News & Blog)
... to care for yourself, it becomes harder and harder to care for others. Choose activities that honor your talents and your interests. Choose people who will support you, will speak for you when you are ...
Created on 27 November 2022
73. Reflecting on the 5th Annual Activist Retreat for members of the Bohra Community
(News & Blog)
... a host of activities, participants enjoyed a group session with Farzana Doctor on self-care strategies for activists; something we all need, to ensure we don’t burn out. This was followed by an interactive ...
Created on 09 June 2022
74. Gender-Affirming Treatments are not Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... are typically the first step; use of a new name and pronouns, wearing different clothing, and engaging in new activities are often a part of this process. Pubertal suppression is a method of delaying puberty, ...
Created on 22 March 2022
75. Introducing the Speakers for ‘How to Stop the Rising Trend of Medicalising Female Genital Cutting in Asia’
(News & Blog)
... co-founder of End Female Genital Cutting Singapore (End FGC SG) whose vision is a Singapore where FGC is obsolete. Some of their activities include organising panels on the social, religious and medical ...
Created on 14 January 2022
76. Sahiyo staff spotlight: Editorial coordinator Rachel Wine
(News & Blog)
... voices, and watching the exploration of their thoughts, feelings, and opinions on their experience. I also work to create the monthly newsletter, which updates our many subscribers on Sahiyo’s activities ...
Created on 04 November 2021
77. A reflection on Sahiyo’s Activists Retreat: Creating an impact to end female genital cutting
(News & Blog)
... up to the weekend, and wasn’t exactly looking forward to spending an entire weekend on Zoom. But as soon as the weekend started, I forgot about how tired I felt and immersed myself in all of the activities. ...
Created on 18 May 2021
78. Four women who were pivotal to the movement to end female genital cutting
(News & Blog)
... and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Every issue of her newsletter had a section on FGM, including names and addresses for her subscribers to get more information on activities surrounding FGC around the ...
Created on 25 March 2021
79. Sahiyo highlights programs intern for scholarship win
(News & Blog)
... the boundaries of the traditional classroom. Students receive funding through the PLP to fund a variety of activities, including, but not limited to global experiences, research, internships, service projects, ...
Created on 08 March 2021
80. Sahiyo partners with GirlUp ESCP for virtual event
(News & Blog)
... branch of GirlUp is made up of student leaders and activities from the ESCP school who are passionate about women’s rights and empowering girls.   This educational ...
Created on 11 February 2021
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