End of Year FGM/C 101 Training with the Coalition for a Healthier Greater Worcester
On December 19th, the HOPE MA team had the privilege of facilitating a live FGM/C 101 training for members of the Coalition for a Healthier Greater Worcester. Thanks to Casey Bates, Director of the Coalition, and Tempe Staples, Research and Evaluation Coordinator, for their partnership in bringing this session to fruition and for their commitment […]
Consent is Universal: Reclaiming Bodily Integrity for Every Child
By A.M. This piece explores how I came to believe that no person who cannot consent should be subjected to any form of genital alteration. When I first learned about female genital cutting (FGC), I immediately questioned the male equivalent. A quick Google search taught me that FGC is incredibly dangerous and has significant, long-term […]
The Courage to Speak: Severina reflects on the journey of sharing her FGM/C Story
By: Megan Seaver Severina Lemachokoti is an anti-FGM campaigner, a human rights defender and a gender rights activist from the Samburu community in Northern Kenya. She was interviewed by Sahiyo’s editorial coordinator, Sheena Vasani. In this interview, Severina reflects on her experience being a part of the first Voices to End FGC cohort and how […]