Monthly Archive

March 2023

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find a total of 16 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
Reflecting on There’s an App For That?: Technological Innovation and Change Towards Ending Female Genital Cutting event
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Reflecting on There’s an App For That?: Technological Innovation and Change Towards Ending Female Genital Cutting event

By Derrick Simiyu During this past March 8th, International Women’s Day, I was extremely excited to attend There’s an App For That? Technological Innovation and Change Towards Ending Female Genital Cu... read more..
Washington Senate Bill 5453 moves to House Appropriations Committee
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Washington Senate Bill 5453 moves to House Appropriations Committee

In Washington state, Senate Billl 5453 concerning female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) recently passed the House Committee unanimously, and is now scheduled for a public hearing with the House Ap... read more..
Sahiyo spotlight: Incoming U.S. Advisory Board Vice Chair Sakina Sharp 
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Sahiyo spotlight: Incoming U.S. Advisory Board Vice Chair Sakina Sharp 

Sakina Sharp has advocated against gender-based violence for over two decades. In 2011, she co-founded Awaaz, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to help survivors of domestic violence. She led it in ... read more..
My experience learning about Kukeketwa (FGC)
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My experience learning about Kukeketwa (FGC)

By Cecilia Mwakenya Trigger warning: this article contains graphic descriptions of female genital cutting (FGC). I was born and raised in Chachewa, a small village in Taita Taveta County, Kenya. Taita... read more..
Washington Coalition hosts educational webinar on female genital cutting
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Washington Coalition hosts educational webinar on female genital cutting

On March 9th, the Washington Coalition to End FGM/C, in partnership with Sahiyo, The U.S. End FGM/C Network, Children’s Alliance, and Mother Africa, held a webinar called Protecting Children in Washin... read more..
There’s an App For That? Technological Innovation and Change Towards Ending Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting
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There’s an App For That? Technological Innovation and Change Towards Ending Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting

On March 8th, the Global Platform for Action to End FGM/C hosted a parallel event, “There’s an App For That? Technological Innovation and Change Towards Ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting” at th... read more..
Sahiyo spotlight: Outgoing U.S. Advisory Board Chair Arefa Cassoobhoy
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Sahiyo spotlight: Outgoing U.S. Advisory Board Chair Arefa Cassoobhoy

Arefa Cassoobhoy is a board certified internal medicine physician with expertise in digital health communications. She is committed to raising awareness of topics like female genital cutting and is ho... read more..
Washington SB 5453 moves to the House
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Washington SB 5453 moves to the House

SB5453 in Washington State is onto a hearing in the State's House for Monday, March 13th after passing the Senate unanimously. To express your support of SB5453:   You can ... read more..
Calling for a Global Summit to end FGM/C
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Calling for a Global Summit to end FGM/C

On March 7th, the Global Platform for Action to End FGM/C issued a joint letter calling for a Global Summit to end female genital cutting/mutilation (FGM/C). The Global Platform, a consortium of civil... read more..
A conversation with Washington activist Absa Samba: SB 5453 a product of collaboration and persistence
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A conversation with Washington activist Absa Samba: SB 5453 a product of collaboration and persistence

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 instr... read more..
Sahiyo International Women's Day Celebration & Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Lisa Fiore
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Sahiyo International Women's Day Celebration & Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Lisa Fiore

Starting March 8th, International Women’s Day, Sahiyo U.S. will be hosting a virtual silent auction to raise funds and awareness for our programs and services to end female genital cutting (FGC). The ... read more..
Sahiyo’s International Women’s Day Celebration & Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Doris Mukangu of the Amani Women Center
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Sahiyo’s International Women’s Day Celebration & Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Doris Mukangu of the Amani Women Center

Starting March 8th, International Women’s Day, Sahiyo U.S. will be hosting a virtual silent auction to raise funds and awareness for our programs and services to end female genital cutting (FGC). The ... read more..
Sahiyo’s International Women’s Day Celebration & Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Danae Laura
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Sahiyo’s International Women’s Day Celebration & Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Danae Laura

Starting March 8th, International Women’s Day, Sahiyo U.S. will be hosting a virtual silent auction to raise funds and awareness for our programs and services to end female genital cutting (FGC). The ... read more..
Sahiyo’s International Women’s Day Celebration & Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Dr. Akil Taherbhai
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Sahiyo’s International Women’s Day Celebration & Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Dr. Akil Taherbhai

Starting March 8th, International Women’s Day, Sahiyo U.S. will be hosting a virtual silent auction to raise funds and awareness for our programs and services to end female genital cutting (FGC). The ... read more..
Mariya Taher awarded spot in LEAP’s newest cohort
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Mariya Taher awarded spot in LEAP’s newest cohort

Sahiyo U.S. is proud to announce that Mariya Taher, Sahiyo Co-Founder and U.S. Executive Director, is one of the new LEAP Leaders, joining Cohort 9! For the past ten years, the LEAP (Leadership Educat... read more..
Proposed legislation in Idaho and Texas discriminates against Transgender Youth and removes protections for children at risk of undergoing FGC
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Proposed legislation in Idaho and Texas discriminates against Transgender Youth and removes protections for children at risk of undergoing FGC

By Hunter Kessous Texas and Idaho are two states in which female genital cutting (FGC) is illegal under state law, for now. In both states, amendments have been proposed in the state legislature that ... read more..
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