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21. Mindful Movement for Pelvic Pain
(News & Blog)
... good. Move, stretch, and breathe within your own comfort zone at a speed that feels right for you. If these poses or movements hurt, stop and consult a pelvic health physical therapist. If you are pregnant ...
Created on 25 May 2023
22. Reflecting on Investing in Girls and Women: Unleashing the Power of Philanthropy to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... the webinar as I listened to the speakers. The argument for donor cooperation was made distinctly: if donors pooled their resources to stop FGC, the Sustainable Development Goal #5 of ending FGC by 2030 ...
Created on 17 May 2023
23. Moving Forward
(News & Blog)
... celebrate each other and work together, educating each other to stop this practice, and protect future generations. Nazneen Vasi belongs to the Bohri community and advocates against the cultural practice ...
Created on 11 April 2023
24. Washington State makes progress to end FGM/C
(News & Blog)
Washington State is one of the remaining ten U.S. states without any law that addresses and prohibits female genial mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). FGM/C is a human rights violation and form of child abuse ...
Created on 05 April 2023
25. Sahiyo spotlight: Outgoing U.S. Advisory Board Chair Arefa Cassoobhoy
(News & Blog)
... space, I’ve been able to support raising awareness about FGC and its consequences with the goal of stopping it from occurring. And I’ve been able to encourage health and medical education for the many ...
Created on 13 March 2023
26. A conversation with Washington activist Absa Samba: SB 5453 a product of collaboration and persistence
(News & Blog)
By Rachel Wine As the Washington Senate Bill 5453 concerning female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) moves forward in the legislature, I had the honor of speaking with Absa Samba, who has been instrumental ...
Created on 07 March 2023
27. Sahiyo’s International Women’s Day Celebration & Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Doris Mukangu of the Amani Women Center
(News & Blog)
... women.   Why did you choose to donate to Sahiyo’s silent auction?  AWC is donating to Sahiyo because we believe in the mission and vision to stop FGM/C. This aligns and compliments our mission to provide ...
Created on 06 March 2023
28. The Climate Crisis & Human Rights
(News & Blog)
... law and policy to provide a pathway for justice, accountability, and a deterrent to slow the pace of the climate crisis, I have also become an advocate for climate justice with Stop Ecocide International, ...
Created on 20 February 2023
29. Volunteer spotlight: Jessica Ladi Ibrahim Puri
(News & Blog)
... as a writer and researcher for Sahiyo, serves on the steering committee for the WE STOP FGM/C Chicago initiative, and volunteers with Chi Alpha Campus Ministries at Northwestern and Loyola Universities. ...
Created on 23 September 2022
30. Volunteer spotlight: Development Intern Shatize Pope
(News & Blog)
... unfamiliar with the harm FGC causes millions of women and young girls daily. She strongly believes that we can put a stop to FGC and empower those who have been affected by it.  What was your experience ...
Created on 03 August 2022
31. How I took part in the Each One, Reach Bhaiyo Campaign: My experience with different Bhaiyos 
(News & Blog)
... He felt that he has a lot to lose if he is publicly vocal against Khatna and decided to stop his involvement. During our discussion, I told him that because of my father’s ability to question Khatna ...
Created on 22 March 2022
32. An FGC researcher's reflection on the first-ever Research Agenda and Ethical Guidance on Research for the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilatio
(News & Blog)
... guides existed when I began my project, but this will not stop me from using them going forward. I am excited for the future of research under the guidance of these resources. It’s inspiring and hopeful ...
Created on 11 February 2022
33. Reflecting on the 'How to Stop The Rising Trend of Medicalising Female Genital Cutting in Asia' webina
(News & Blog)
On January 20th, Sahiyo hosted the webinar ‘How to Stop The Rising Trend of Medicalising Female Genital Cutting in Asia’. Organised by Sahiyo’s program’s intern Beth Fotheringham and moderated by Sahiyo ...
Created on 09 February 2022
34. Introducing the Speakers for ‘How to Stop the Rising Trend of Medicalising Female Genital Cutting in Asia’
(News & Blog)
On January 20th at 4:30 IST, Sahiyo will host a webinar titled ‘How to Stop The Rising Trend of Medicalisation of Female Genital Cutting in Asia,’ which will feature a panel discussion with medical experts ...
Created on 14 January 2022
35. Sahiyo India to host a panel discussion on ‘How to Stop the Rising Trend of Medicalising Female Genital Cutting in Asia’
(News & Blog)
On January 20th at 4:30 IST, Sahiyo will host a webinar titled ‘How to Stop The Rising Trend of Medicalisation of Female Genital Cutting in Asia,’ featuring a panel discussion with medical experts and ...
Created on 03 January 2022
36. Sahiyo partners with FAWCO to lead an educational webinar on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States
(News & Blog)
... coherent legislation that automatically supports the work of activists and survivors to stop FGC in different countries. Alongside this, it also helps families who are doubtful of the benefits of FGC for ...
Created on 01 November 2021
37. Sahiyo’s statement on the Michigan case dismissal on Sep 28, 2021
(News & Blog)
... while firmly stating its disagreement with Judge Freidman's interpretation of the law. In January of 2021, Congress passed the  H.R. 6100-STOP FGM Act. (((To learn more about the history of this court case ...
Created on 11 October 2021
38. UnChained At Last: The United States’ Child Marriage Problem webinar reflection
(News & Blog)
... the United States mirrors that of UnChained At Last. Both are using a state-by-state approach, while simultaneously pushing for legislation at the federal level. While there is now a federal law, the STOP ...
Created on 29 July 2021
39. Women should not be harmed because of societal norms
(News & Blog)
By Sakshi Rajani  Age: 17 Country: India Female genital cutting (FGC): the term sounded ruthless the first time I heard it. It was not long ago that I was introduced to this term. While going through ...
Created on 29 April 2021
40. Sahiyo in the Media
(News & Blog)
... Bohras, campaigns against it Break the silence, stop female genital mutilation Bohra women speak out against Female genital mutilation, launch petition Lifting the veil of silence: Speaking out against ...
Created on 02 March 2021