Monthly Archive

2024

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find a total of 146 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
Sustainable Development Goals: How the UNs Benchmarks Align with Sahiyo’s Mission to End Female Gential Cutting
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Sustainable Development Goals: How the UNs Benchmarks Align with Sahiyo’s Mission to End Female Gential Cutting

By Elaina Baliner Sahiyo’s Fundraising and Auction Intern Elaina Baliner is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Scie... read more..
Reflections on the Sahiyo Activist Retreat: A Transformative Experience
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Reflections on the Sahiyo Activist Retreat: A Transformative Experience

By Maryam Kamal Eldin When I first heard about the Sahiyo Activist Retreat, I knew I had to be a part of it. The retreat presented a unique opportunity for me to connect with others who shared th... read more..
"The Beginning" screened at a special Thaal Pe Charcha event in Mumbai
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

"The Beginning" screened at a special Thaal Pe Charcha event in Mumbai

By Aarefa Johari On October 26, 2024, Sahiyo hosted a Thaal Pe Charcha, or TPC, event in Mumbai. TPC is Sahiyo's flagship program initiated by the Sahiyo team in India, bringing small groups of c... read more..
The Washington Coalition to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Interview Series: Amie Kujabi
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

The Washington Coalition to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Interview Series: Amie Kujabi

By: Sara Khattak Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Washington Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about coalition member’s important work toward creating p... read more..
Support
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Support

By The Anole Sister Being an Anole Sisters member, I am an FGM/C survivor. For the past four decades, I have lived with this experience. Since 2015, I have been advocating for and raising awareness ab... read more..
Global Collaboration to End FGM/C Conference 2024
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Global Collaboration to End FGM/C Conference 2024

By Samman Masud Sahiyo U.S. Executive Director Mariya Taher attended the Global Collaboration to End FGM/C Conference in Washington D.C, a two-day event that brought together key stakeholders committe... read more..
Voices to End FGM/C 2024 Cohort Video Screening
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Voices to End FGM/C 2024 Cohort Video Screening

Date: December 10, 2024  Time: 4-5:30 PM PT/7-8:30 PM ET Registration link: https://bit.ly/RegisterVoices24Screening  On Tuesday, December 10th at 4-5:30 PM P.T./7-8:30 PM E.T., Sahiyo – in ... read more..
Reflecting on the webinar "Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change"
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Reflecting on the webinar "Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change"

On November 4, Sahiyo U.S. hosted a vibrant webinar titled: Youth Advocacy Against Female Genital Cutting (FGC): A Conversation on Change, where a global community of advocates, educators, medical pro... read more..
Upcoming Training: Prevention Efforts for FGM/C Across the Country
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Upcoming Training: Prevention Efforts for FGM/C Across the Country

Sahiyo U.S. invites you to join our upcoming training session: Prevention Efforts for FGM/C Across the Country on December 12, 2024 at 12-1:30 PM PT/ 3-4:30 PM ET. This training was developed in colla... read more..
Training Recap: An Introduction to Female Genital Cutting with AshaKiran
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Training Recap: An Introduction to Female Genital Cutting with AshaKiran

On October 29, Sahiyo U.S. partnered with AshaKiran, an Alabama-based organization, to host a Female Genital Cutting 101: An Introduction to FGC training. AshaKiran is dedicated to supporting underser... read more..
Helping our Sahiyo community process the 2024 election
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Helping our Sahiyo community process the 2024 election

To our Sahiyo community, We know that many of you, like us, are feeling disappointed, sad, and scared as a result of the 2024 presidential election. We want you to know that we see you and that your f... read more..
Breaking the Silence
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Breaking the Silence

Why did you want to attend the workshop and share your story? I wanted to attend the workshop because I recognized it as a unique opportunity to share my journey with FGM/C, a silent struggle I had en... read more..
My Story, My Voice
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

My Story, My Voice

Why did you want to attend the workshop and share your story? I was interested in attending the workshop as it was the first one that I had come across that focused on survivors of FGM/C. I wanted to ... read more..
To Speak
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

To Speak

By Aisha Dorley I first came across the Voices to END FGM/C platform in the fall of 2022. The videos were so personal, vulnerable, and gripping. At the same time, they were educational in a way t... read more..
On My Own Terms
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

On My Own Terms

Why did you want to attend the workshop and share your story? I've had the opportunity to talk about my experience with female genital mutilation (FGM) and the ways in which it has impacted my life an... read more..
I Am SORRY!
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

I Am SORRY!

By Isatou Jeng For over a decade, I have used my voice and my story as a survivor of FGM/C to raise awareness around the issue. I started at a time when it was considered too "shameful" to share ... read more..
My Journey to Advocacy
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

My Journey to Advocacy

By Fadima Tall When I was invited to join the Sahiyo Voices to End FGM/C workshop, I was hesitant to accept. I had only been in the field of FGM/C advocacy for a few months and was still finding ... read more..
Staff Spotlight: Communications Assistant Kira Omans
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Staff Spotlight: Communications Assistant Kira Omans

Kira joins Sahiyo with a background in humanitarian advocacy, communications, community outreach, and storytelling. She completed her B.F.A. with a concentration in Stage and Screen Performance and a ... read more..
Bringing female genital cutting to the forefront: How Sahiyo helped Nevin Sutherland attend the 2024 Asian Studies Conference
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Bringing female genital cutting to the forefront: How Sahiyo helped Nevin Sutherland attend the 2024 Asian Studies Conference

This past March, Sahiyo had the honor of supporting Nevin Sutherland in attending the Association for Asian Studies 2024 Annual Conference. This annual conference focuses on facilitating conversations... read more..
The Washington Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Dr. Muna Osman
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

The Washington Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Dr. Muna Osman

Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Washington Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about coalition members' important work toward policy creation on female genita... read more..
The forgotten history of female genital cutting in the United States
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

The forgotten history of female genital cutting in the United States

By: Sara Khattak Female genital cutting (FGC) is a practice involving the partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons. W... read more..
How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?

By: Sara Khattak We hear a lot of sayings about creating change. “You can make a difference” is a common phrase used to inspire people to become more engaged in the world around them. But that phrase ... read more..
Interview with Zehra Patwa of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Interview with Zehra Patwa of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C

Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about its members and all the important work they contribute toward endin... read more..
Reflecting on the "Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in California - Past, Present, and Future" Webinar
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Reflecting on the "Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in California - Past, Present, and Future" Webinar

On October 11, Sahiyo in partnership with Equality Now, The U.S. End FGM/C Network, and the Greater Los Angeles FGM Taskforce held a joint webinar titled, "Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Califor... read more..
Walking Together: My Experience at the Annual Walk to End Female Genital Mutilation in D.C.
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Walking Together: My Experience at the Annual Walk to End Female Genital Mutilation in D.C.

By Samman Masud This year, I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Annual Walk to End Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), held in Washington, D.C. on September 28th, 2024. The sense of comm... read more..
Reflecting on the NAPIESV ARP SA Grantees Gathering in Honolulu, Hawaii
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Reflecting on the NAPIESV ARP SA Grantees Gathering in Honolulu, Hawaii

In September 2024, Sahiyo U.S. had the privilege of attending an event in Honolulu, Hawaii, hosted by the National Organization of Asians and Pacific Islanders Ending Sexual Violence (NAPIESV) for gra... read more..
Sahiyo U.S Executive Director Mariya Taher receives the 2024 Champion of Change Award
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Sahiyo U.S Executive Director Mariya Taher receives the 2024 Champion of Change Award

On October 5th, 2024, Sahiyo U.S. Executive Director Mariya Taher received the 2024 Champion of Change Award, during the annual Asian Women’s Shelter’s (AWS) gala, “Hope and Action: Celebrating 36 Yea... read more..
Join Us for an Inspiring Webinar: Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Join Us for an Inspiring Webinar: Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change

We are excited to announce an upcoming webinar that promises to be both enlightening and empowering: Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change. You, too, can join us fo... read more..
Intern Spotlight: Fundraising and Auction Intern Elaina Baliner
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Intern Spotlight: Fundraising and Auction Intern Elaina Baliner

Sahiyo’s Fundraising and Auction Intern Elaina Baliner is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University where she earned a Bachelors of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences with a minor in B... read more..
Sahiyo U.S. Joins Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds in 15.8M Initiative to address systemic barriers to health
News & Blog
Sahiyo
0

Sahiyo U.S. Joins Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds in 15.8M Initiative to address systemic barriers to health

A Collaborative Effort to Address Female Genital Cutting and Advance Racial and Health Equity [Cambridge, MA, September 23, 2024] The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced the ... read more..
Results 1 - 30 of 146