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1. Positive Masculinity; A Critical Tool in the Movement to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
By Brad Mazon, PhD. Brad is a Bhaiyo volunteer, nonprofit consultant, husband, father, and an advocate against female genital mutilation/cutting worldwide. I had the opportunity to attend two webinars ...
Created on 20 February 2025
2. Sahiyo condemns recent executive order conflating female genital mutilation/cutting with gender-affirming care
(News & Blog)
... as well as cysts, infections, and complications in childbirth and increased risk of newborn deaths, to name a few negative outcomes. The STOP FGM Act of 2020 made it clear that FGM/C was illegal in the ...
Created on 31 January 2025
3. Not Who I Am
(News & Blog)
... that misogynistic ideology is gut wrenching and needs to stop!  What have you learned or most enjoyed during what workshop by meeting others who also share their stories? The thing I enjoyed the most ...
Created on 21 November 2024
4. The forgotten history of female genital cutting in the United States
(News & Blog)
... U.S. in 2013. Even after FGC stopped being a legally recognized medical practice, and Congress passed a federal law making it illegal to perform, there were still reports of FGC being performed by health ...
Created on 24 October 2024
5. Male Engagement within the Movement to End FGM/C: From Conversation to Connection: Creating a dialogue between men and women on FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... FGM/C The practice of khatna on girls must stop / છોકરીઓ પર ખત્નાની પ્રથા બંધ થવી જોઈએ Starting the Dialogue: Sharing Your Experiences on Initiating Conversations with Men about Female Genital ...
Created on 16 September 2024
6. Reflecting on a Screening of The Beginning, a Film Directed by Sahiyo Co-founder Insia Dariwala
(News & Blog)
... how and why the practice must end.  The story bravely highlights one woman’s journey to end the generational trauma caused by the cut and centers around the call to action: “The cut can stop with you.” ...
Created on 27 August 2024
7. The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Caitlin LeMay
(News & Blog)
 By: Juliet Shires Policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about them and their important work. Recently, Sahiyo’s policy ...
Created on 20 August 2024
8. Reflecting on Our Father’s Day Bhaiyo Campaign
(News & Blog)
... that were published throughout this campaign: Breaking the Silence: A Conversation with My Father About FGM/C The practice of khatna on girls must stop / છોકરીઓ પર ખત્નાની પ્રથા બંધ થવી જોઈએ ...
Created on 18 July 2024
9. Ending FGM – Fight the Mansplaining, Toxic Masculinity, and Patriarchy
(News & Blog)
... like to contribute, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Related: The practice of khatna on girls must stop  Starting the Dialogue: Sharing Your Experiences on Initiating Conversations with Men about ...
Created on 21 June 2024
10. Starting the Dialogue: Sharing Your Experiences on Initiating Conversations with Men about Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
By: Noor Mohamed Initiating conversations about female genital cutting (FGC) can potentially pose significant challenges, particularly when engaging with men. Yet, these discussions can play a vital ...
Created on 21 June 2024
11. The practice of khatna on girls must stop / છોકરીઓ પર ખત્નાની પ્રથા બંધ થવી જોઈએ
(News & Blog)
By Hakim Rangwala Even in today's modern age, when Mukesh Ambani entrusted his daughter Isha with the management of a multi-crore retail business, there exists a very repulsive and harmful practice among ...
Created on 20 June 2024
12. Reflecting on the Activist Retreat
(News & Blog)
... about what we thought our roles were in the community and how that relates to helping stop FGC. We also talked about how we can discuss FGC with our families and how it’s important to be able to have those ...
Created on 28 May 2024
13. Our Fight to End FGM in The Gambia: Who is Listening?
(News & Blog)
... dreams shattered. That's why, as the world celebrated women's achievements during Women’s History Month in March, we launched a petition to stop the repeal of the ban on FGM in The Gambia.  But to be effective ...
Created on 02 April 2024
14. Sahiyo's Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Arefa Cassoobho
(News & Blog)
... I think there's a lot of healing that happens there, and ultimately stopping FGC from happening to more people. And with Mariya's leadership, and all the other staff members, they really listen to people. ...
Created on 06 March 2024
15. Sahiyo's Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Zehra Patw
(News & Blog)
... had about cutting with female members of my family were like, “It just happens. You just do it and you just move on with your life.” But in this WhatsApp group, people were talking about how to stop this ...
Created on 29 February 2024
16. Zehra Patwa on Sahiyo and the Coalition to End FGM/C’s recent panel discussion with Connecticut legislators – and why it was a positive step forward
(News & Blog)
... to black and brown bodies that may have come from communities that cut their daughters. I applaud Connecticut for this sensitivity but in the end, FGC needs to stop and girls need to be protected. Why ...
Created on 22 February 2024
17. Secrecy leads to the continuation of FGC in families and communities
(News & Blog)
... asked her ‘do you still believe in FGM’ because I assumed that after the conversation we had that she wouldn’t. But she was so firm on her beliefs that FGC is good and should be done.” “If you stop working, ...
Created on 02 January 2024
18. Volunteer spotlight: Policy intern Delia Donovan
(News & Blog)
... and experience at Sahiyo, I am able to teach people what FGC really is, why the practice is done, and how we can help stop it. FGC cannot just be an isolated issue in the communities that it affects, awareness ...
Created on 11 September 2023
19. Volunteer Spotlight: Events & Programs Intern Derrick Simiyu
(News & Blog)
... dangerous FGC is and how activism is necessary to stop this damaging practice. When and how did you first get involved with Sahiyo? I first heard about Sahiyo in 2022. This was during my volunteership ...
Created on 30 May 2023
20. Six Tips for Stress Reduction: Exercising Your Vagus Nerve to Heal Pelvic Pain
(News & Blog)
... and urination.If a dog is chasing you, you don’t want to stop to pee! Parasympathetic nervous system (PNS): This system is characterized by the “rest and digest” response that controls our bodily functioning ...
Created on 29 May 2023