February 2022

Upcoming NGO CSW 66 Parallel Event: Engaging Men to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

22 Feb

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Upcoming NGO CSW 66 Parallel Event: Engaging Men to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

The Global Platform for Action to End FGM/C is pleased to invite you to our NGO CSW Parallel Event on the topic of ‘Engaging Men to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting'. Event Details: Date: ... read more..

An FGC researcher's reflection on the first-ever Research Agenda and Ethical Guidance on Research for the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation

11 Feb

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An FGC researcher's reflection on the first-ever Research Agenda and Ethical Guidance on Research for the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation

By Hunter Kessous In my sophomore year of college, I decided to conduct research analyzing the knowledge, attitudes, and training of community health workers who work to end FGC. In the early stages o... read more..

Consent and gender imbalance: their role in female genital cutting

10 Feb

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Consent and gender imbalance: their role in female genital cutting

By Urvashi Sharma In an article written by bioethicist and philosopher Brian D. Earp, he comments on the argument presented by Richard Shweder that childhood female genital cutting (FGC) should be leg... read more..

Reflecting on the 'How to Stop The Rising Trend of Medicalising Female Genital Cutting in Asia' webinar

09 Feb

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Reflecting on the 'How to Stop The Rising Trend of Medicalising Female Genital Cutting in Asia' webinar

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 Sahi... read more..

Connecticut Trauma and Gender Learning Collaborative Training Part 2

08 Feb

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Connecticut Trauma and Gender Learning Collaborative Training Part 2

On February 3rd, Sahiyo Co-Founder Mariya Taher joined Dr. Karen McDonnell from George Washington for our second training for the Connecticut Trauma and Gender Learning Collaborative (TAG). TAG is a c... read more..

A CARE Tuesday Talk: The History & Future of Reproductive Justice

08 Feb

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A CARE Tuesday Talk: The History & Future of Reproductive Justice

On February 1st, CARE Atlanta Global Innovation Hub hosted a webinar on reproductive rights and justice, and invited Sahiyo’s U.S. Executive Director Mariya Taher to speak about female genital cutting... read more..

Sahiyo volunteer spotlight: Programs intern Ellen Ince

08 Feb

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Sahiyo volunteer spotlight: Programs intern Ellen Ince

Ellen obtained her Bachelor’s degree in European Studies, majoring in French. She is a current Human Rights Master’s student at University College Dublin. Her course examines the theoretical and legal... read more..

Reflecting on the launch of the first-ever Research Agenda and Ethical Guidance on Research for the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation

08 Feb

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Reflecting on the launch of the first-ever Research Agenda and Ethical Guidance on Research for the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation

By Ellen Ince On January 27th, I attended the virtual launch of the first-ever Global Research Agenda on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and the launch of Ethical Considerati... read more..