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101. Receiving the 'Daughter of Maharashtra' award: Sahiyo co-founder shares her experienc
(News & Blog)
... Dariwala, who received the award on behalf of Sahiyo at the ceremony in Pune, shares her experience here: The award, a brainchild of Nari Samata Manch, was given away by celebrated filmmaker Nagraj Manjule, ...
Created on 06 August 2016
102. Thoughts on Tostan’s Training Center Experience
(News & Blog)
... experience in rural Africa, implementing the Tostan Community Empowerment Program and is designed to serve individuals and groups who share a commitment to human dignity, transformative learning, holistic ...
Created on 04 August 2016
103. Mariya's experience at the Women Deliver 2016 Conferenc
(News & Blog)
... in conjunction with The Girl Generation. The event was put together to allow panelists from practicing countries to share their personal experiences, and help to bring local activism ...
Created on 03 June 2016
104. My Each One Reach One experience
(News & Blog)
... been a very different, heart-warming, emotional experience. Initially, when I approached Bohra relatives, the response was unenthusiastic – I was mostly just ignored. Then the Sydney Bohra jamaat decided ...
Created on 01 March 2016
105. Intern Spotlight: Katie Bai
(News & Blog)
... towards girls and women gets deprioritized under huge legislative changes. This experience has taught me that no one can end such monumental tasks alone, but when people come together to address an issue, ...
Created on 10 April 2025
106. Reflecting on the Critical Intersections Webinar
(News & Blog)
... this three-year project, many researchers supported the work and they too shared their experiences during the webinar with partner researcher Naquia highlighting the key intersections found in this newest ...
Created on 21 March 2025
107. Reflecting on “Storytelling as a Tool for Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C) Survivor-Centered Change” at CSW 69
(News & Blog)
... with the Voices to End FGM/C program collaborators—Silence Speaks and the Asian Women’s Shelter—the event took place at the Church Center for the United Nations in New York. The event highlighted the experiences ...
Created on 21 March 2025
108. Survivor and Community Engagement Toolkit
(Uncategorised)
... And they really don't want to talk about it, about FGM/C, the harmful practice they have been through. For example, I am the impacted, the victim of FGM/C, I have the same experience as them and they feel ...
Created on 15 March 2025
109. Announcing Our New T&TA MA Coordinator: Olivia Harris
(News & Blog)
... & Political Science and is completing a Master’s in Learning Experience Design & Technology from Northeastern University. She maintains strong ties to community organizations throughout Massachusetts and ...
Created on 12 March 2025
110. Sahiyo Releases Toolkit for Survivor and Community Engagement to Address FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... of survivors throughout the U.S. The development of this toolkit reflects the collective expertise of our key stakeholders involved in the project. Their stories and experiences highlight the importance ...
Created on 11 March 2025
111. Newly Released: Sahiyo’s Toolkit on Survivor and Community Engagement!
(News & Blog)
... Engagement Matters In the movement to end FGM/C and support those impacted by it,, engagement is key to progress. In our experience, and based on the insights shared with us from other organizations, ...
Created on 11 March 2025
112. Reflection on the Sahiyo Activists Retreat 2024: Zahara Kagalwalla
(News & Blog)
... engaged in anti-FGC advocacy initiatives in their communities.  Below, Zahara Kagalwalla, a 2024 retreat participant, reflects on how the experience expanded her community and shares what she’s looking ...
Created on 18 February 2025
113. Intern Spotlight: Policy Intern Rachel Aguilar
(News & Blog)
... incredibly grateful to have an opportunity to experience and participate in the policy process. What words of wisdom would you like to share with others who may be interested in supporting Sahiyo and ...
Created on 18 February 2025
114. Legislative Updates: Connecticut Moves Closer to Passing a Bill to Support Survivors of Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
...  Here’s what one of the event speakers, Zehra Patwa, had to say about the press conference: “It was an honor to be invited to share my experience as a survivor at a press conference at the State Capitol ...
Created on 18 February 2025
115. Supporting Survivors in the LGBTQIA+ Community: How Sahiyo Helped Afiqa Attend the ASEAN Queer Leadership Week
(News & Blog)
... that our lived experiences and perspectives as queer and trans people are often left to the margins and not centered within the causes that intimately affect us.  We discussed the impact of being constantly ...
Created on 06 February 2025
116. Uniting to End FGM/C Across the Americas: A Joint Statement
(News & Blog)
... maintaining accuracy, and respect for the lived experiences of survivors.  If you wish to learn more about the Americas Alliance to End FGM/C, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. ...
Created on 06 February 2025
117. Sahiyo research uplifts how intersectionality impacts the movement to end FGM/C this February 6th
(News & Blog)
... key players from throughout the project to share their experiences and explore key findings that emphasize how intersectional approaches in ending FGM/C, including building alliances and partnerships with ...
Created on 06 February 2025
118. Sahiyo condemns recent executive order conflating female genital mutilation/cutting with gender-affirming care
(News & Blog)
... realities. In fact, Sahiyo studied the intersection between FGM/C and LGBTQIA+ issues in our Critical Intersections Research Project. From our work with survivors, our research, and our experiences, ...
Created on 31 January 2025
119. Press Conference Announced In Honor of International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGMC)
(News & Blog)
... lived experiences and perspectives Medical Expertise: Dr. Kate McKenzie, Director of the Yale Center for Asylum Medicine, will provide insights into the medical and psychological impacts of FGM/C  ...
Created on 29 January 2025
120. Cave of Consciousness
(News & Blog)
... and heal from their experiences of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), connect and grow as leaders in their communities, and create short videos calling for an end to this harmful practice. Below ...
Created on 23 January 2025