Monthly Archive

2020

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find a total of 143 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
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News & Blog
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Reflection on Addressing FGC in the Clinic: A Dialogue between Survivors and Healthcare Professionals

By Sandra Yu  On December 8th, 2020, Sahiyo hosted a webinar featuring several health professionals and  survivors of female genital cutting (FGC) to discuss the necessity for trauma-informe... read more..
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News & Blog
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Is the United Kingdom backing out of its commitment to end female genital cutting amid the COVID-19 pandemic?

By Olivia Bridge In the midst of a global pandemic set to the backdrop of Brexit, ending violence against women and girls (VAWG) appears to have slipped down the United Kingdom (U.K.) Government’s pri... read more..
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News & Blog
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Thaal Pe Charcha: February 2020

 On February 8th, as part of our International Zero Tolerance Day for FGM/C, Sahiyo hosted its first Thaal Pe Charcha (TPC) for 2020, with a special private screening of ‘A Girl from Mogadishu’, read more..
Bhaiyo: Male Allies
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Bhaiyo: Male Allies

Bhaiyo: Male Allies Launched on International Day for Zero Tolerance to FGC in February 2021, Bhaiyo is Sahiyo’s male allyship program. Meaning male friends or brothers in Bohra Gujarati, Bhaiyo is ... read more..
Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Isabel Panno Shepard
News & Blog
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Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Isabel Panno Shepard

Isabel joined Sahiyo as a Communications Intern. She studied cultural anthropology and human rights at Duke University. She is interested in the use of alternative media for social justice and believe... read more..
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News & Blog
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More Than A Survivor: An interview with Nevin

Sahiyo understands that being a survivor of female genital cutting (FGC) is just one moment of your life and only one part of who you are as a person. Oftentimes, being labeled as a survivor can preve... read more..
More Than A Survivor: An interview with Zenab
News & Blog
Sahiyo
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More Than A Survivor: An interview with Zenab

Sahiyo understands that being a survivor of female genital cutting (FGC) is just one moment of your life and only one part of who you are as a person. Oftentimes, being labeled as a survivor can preve... read more..
More Than A Survivor: An interview with Aarefa
News & Blog
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More Than A Survivor: An interview with Aarefa

Sahiyo understands that being a survivor of female genital cutting (FGC) is just one moment of your life and only one part of who you are as a person. Oftentimes, being labeled as a survivor can preve... read more..
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News & Blog
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Dear Maasi: How to address sex-negativity and misogyny in a conservative community

Dear Maasi is a column about everything you wanted to know about sex and relationships but were afraid to ask! It’s a partnership between Sahiyo and WeSpeakOut, and is for all of us who have ques... read more..
More Than A Survivor: An interview with Jenny
News & Blog
Sahiyo
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More Than A Survivor: An interview with Jenny

Sahiyo understands that being a survivor of female genital cutting (FGC) is just one moment of your life and only one part of who you are as a person. Oftentimes, being labeled as a survivor can preve... read more..
More Than A Survivor: An interview with Shehnaz
News & Blog
Sahiyo
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More Than A Survivor: An interview with Shehnaz

Sahiyo understands that being a survivor of female genital cutting (FGC) is just one moment of your life and only one part of who you are as a person. Oftentimes, being labeled as a survivor can preve... read more..
More Than A Survivor: An interview with Shabana
News & Blog
Sahiyo
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More Than A Survivor: An interview with Shabana

Sahiyo understands that being a survivor of female genital cutting (FGC) is just one moment of your life and only one part of who you are as a person. Oftentimes, being labeled as a survivor can preve... read more..
More Than A Survivor: An interview with Samina
News & Blog
Sahiyo
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More Than A Survivor: An interview with Samina

Sahiyo understands that being a survivor of female genital cutting (FGC) is just one moment of your life and only one part of who you are as a person. Oftentimes, being labeled as a survivor can preve... read more..
Sahiyo Resources
Resources
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Sahiyo Resources

Sahiyo Resources Sahiyo Brochure Learn about Sahiyo's work  Learn More FGC Information Brochure FAQs around Female Genital Cutting or khatna... read more..
Survivor Support Resources
Resources
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Survivor Support Resources

If you would like to connect with Sahiyo about your experience undergoing Female Genital Cutting, please feel free to e-mail us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScr... read more..
Research Studies on FGC
Resources
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Research Studies on FGC

2024 Behind Closed Doors: Exposing and Addressing Harmful Gender-Based Practices in the United States Over 230 million girls and women alive today have been subjected to female genital mutilation — U... read more..
Sahiyo E-Newsletters
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Sahiyo E-Newsletters

Sahiyo E-Newsletters Don’t want to miss receiving our newsletters? Sign up to be on listserve by clicking here. January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 April 2019 May 2019 June 2019  July 2019 August 20... read more..
More Than A Survivor: An interview with Saleha
News & Blog
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More Than A Survivor: An interview with Saleha

Sahiyo understands that being a survivor of female genital cutting (FGC) is just one moment of your life and only one part of who you are as a person. Oftentimes, being labeled as a survivor can preve... read more..
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Saathi: Peer Support Program1

Saathi is Sahiyo’s activist support program launched to connect novice activists with more veteran activists as a way to help activists find support and think through the self-care they need to be abl... read more..
Thaal Pe Charcha
News & Blog
Sahiyo
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Thaal Pe Charcha

Thaal Pe Charcha (TPC), which loosely translates as “having discussions while eating food”, is a flagship Sahiyo programme where Bohra women are brought together in a private, informal setting so that... read more..
Activists Retreat
Programs
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Activists Retreat

Activists Retreat The first annual Sahiyo Activists Retreat in the US and in India were organized in 2018 for advocates working to end female genital cutting (FGC). The primary aim of these retreats... read more..
Voices to End FGM/C
Programs
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Voices to End FGM/C

Voices to End FGM/C Voices to End FGM/C is mobilizing a critical mass of storytellers and activists from across the globe by bringing people together to share and heal from their experiences of femal... read more..
Community Outreach
Programs
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Community Outreach

Community Outreach and Education Community outreach and education are essential in ending harmful practices like female genital cutting (FGC). Since our founding, Sahiyo U.S. has spoken on various pl... read more..
More Than A Survivor: An interview with Sakina
News & Blog
Sahiyo
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More Than A Survivor: An interview with Sakina

Sahiyo understands that being a survivor of female genital cutting (FGC) is just one moment of your life and only one part of who you are as a person. Oftentimes, being labeled as a survivor can preve... read more..
More Than A Survivor: An interview with Renee
News & Blog
Sahiyo
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More Than A Survivor: An interview with Renee

Sahiyo understands that being a survivor of female genital cutting (FGC) is just one moment of your life and only one part of who you are as a person. Oftentimes, being labeled as a survivor can preve... read more..
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News & Blog
Sahiyo
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Upcoming Webinar: Addressing Female Genital Cutting in the Clinic

HealBy Sandra Yu Female genital cutting (FGC) is an often overlooked issue in medical curriculums, and medical care for survivors is rarely a topic of discussion. As part of the 16 Days of Activism ag... read more..
More Than A Survivor: An interview with Mubaraka
News & Blog
Sahiyo
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More Than A Survivor: An interview with Mubaraka

Sahiyo understands that being a survivor of female genital cutting (FGC) is just one moment of your life and only one part of who you are as a person. Oftentimes, being labeled as a survivor can preve... read more..
More Than A Survivor: An interview with Lubaina
News & Blog
Sahiyo
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More Than A Survivor: An interview with Lubaina

Sahiyo understands that being a survivor of female genital cutting (FGC) is just one moment of your life and only one part of who you are as a person. Oftentimes, being labeled as a survivor can preve... read more..
More Than A Survivor: An interview with Jumana
News & Blog
Sahiyo
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More Than A Survivor: An interview with Jumana

Sahiyo understands that being a survivor of female genital cutting (FGC) is just one moment of your life and only one part of who you are as a person. Oftentimes, being labeled as a survivor can preve... read more..
More Than A Survivor: An interview with Fatema
News & Blog
Sahiyo
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More Than A Survivor: An interview with Fatema

Sahiyo understands that being a survivor of female genital cutting (FGC) is just one moment of your life and only one part of who you are as a person. Oftentimes, being labeled as a survivor can preve... read more..
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