Massachusetts Women of Color Network 9th Annual Conference: Survival Is a Group Project
May 15, 2026 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am – Date: Friday, May 15 2026 Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Stories That Sustain Us: Collective Care and Ending FGM/C Survival is not something done alone. For women and girls impacted by gender-based violence, including female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), survival is sustained through community, collective care, and the courage to speak truth together. This 90-minute […]
HOPE MA Community Drop-In at Nubian Market
May 22, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Date: May 22, 2026 Time: 1-2pm Location: Nubian Markets, Boston Stop by the Nubian Market Gathering Space for coffee & tea with the HOPE MA team. Pick up educational resources and connect with community. The HOPE MA Coalition (Holistic Organized Partnerships to End FGM/C in Massachusetts) is a statewide initiative working to build a coordinated, survivor-centered system of care […]
2026 New England Sex Ed Conference: An Introduction to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) for Sexual Health Educators
May 27, 2026 @ 12:00 am – Date: May 27, 2026 The New England Sex Ed Conference, presented by Partners in Sex Education and the Sex Ed Lecture Series, is a one-day conference for health and wellness educators An Introduction to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) for Sexual Health Educators with Olivia Harris & Caitlin LeMay, Holistic Organized Partnerships to End FGM/C (HOPE […]
2026 Ounce of Prevention Conference – Community-Centered Coalition Building for Systems Change: A Case Study in FGM/C Prevention and Survivor Support
June 17, 2026 @ 2:15 pm – 3:30 pm – Date: June 17th, 2026 Session block: 2:15 pm-3:30 pm Location: DCU Center 50 Foster Worcester, MA 01609 The 2026 Ounce of Prevention conference is designed to provide professional development and networking opportunities, along with tools, resources, and practical skill-building sessions. This year’s theme is “Prevention Along the Stream: Collaboration and Connection to Build Healthy Communities”. […]
Washington State FGM/C Training for SANE Providers
June 18, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Date: June 18th, 2026, Time: 11 am – 12:30 pm PST Register HERE As part of Washington States’ Female Genital Cutting (FGC) Prevention and Response Project, we are pleased to invite SANE providers to a live webinar training on understanding FGC and serving survivors. The interactive training will be led and facilitated by our project […]
Intersections of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and Human Trafficking: A Global Needs Assessment – International Human Trafficking Social Justice Conference
June 23, 2026 @ 12:00 am – Date/Time: September 23-25, 2026 Type: Virtual This study examines the intersections between female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and human trafficking. The questions that guided this research include: 1) How do FGM/C and human trafficking intersect across contexts? and 2) What pathways link these forms of exploitation, and how are they experienced by survivors and identified by service […]
Voices 2026: Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Stories
July 28, 2026 – August 9, 2026 @ 12:00 am – Sahiyo, Silence Speaks, HOPE MA, and Saheli would like to announce a special workshop for immigrant and refugee survivors of gender-based violence and their allies. When: Virtual orientation sessions will take place on: July 28, 2026 August 4, 2026 6:00 to 8:00 PM Eastern Time The in-person workshop sessions will take place on: August 8 and August […]
How to Conduct Ethical Research on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
August 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Time: 10:00–11:30 AM EDT Type: Virtual Register: http://bit.ly/SahiyoEthicalResearch This webinar brings together researchers and practitioners to explore ethical, contextual, and compassionate approaches to conducting research on FGM/C. Drawing on diverse disciplinary perspectives, the discussion will examine researcher positionality, community engagement, power dynamics, methodological decision-making, and the practical realities of conducting […]
Storytelling: Voices of Immigrant Survivors in Boston
August 8, 2026 – August 9, 2026 @ 12:00 am – Date: August 8th – August 9th, 2026 Location: Boston, MA (Exact location TBD) Sahiyo proposes to implement its Voices to End FGM/C storytelling workshop—adapted to focus on immigrant experiences—within Boston as a healing-centered, community-led program. Launched in 2018, Voices to End FGM/C has engaged 82 survivors and community leaders across the U.S. and globally, and […]
Activists Retreat Alumni Quarterly Meet Up
August 20, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Date: Thursday, August 20th, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM EDT Type: Virtual CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Alumni Only: Register Join us for our quarterly community meet-up, a casual space to catch up, share what you’ve been up to, reconnect with fellow alumni, and hear a few updates from the Sahiyo team.