Monthly Archive

2024

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find a total of 136 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
Reflecting on the Activist Retreat
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Reflecting on the Activist Retreat

By Arefa Cassoobhoy Why did you want to attend the retreat? I had attended a virtual retreat during Covid and I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed meeting other people virtually, so that ... read more..
Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Reflection on our April 17, 2024 Webinar
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Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Reflection on our April 17, 2024 Webinar

By Megan Seaver On April 17th, Sahiyo U.S and Equality Now had the honor of hosting a virtual event, "Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Conversatio... read more..
Sahiyo staff spotlight: Editorial Coordinator Sheena Vasani
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Sahiyo staff spotlight: Editorial Coordinator Sheena Vasani

Sheena Vasani joined Sahiyo as its Editorial Coordinator in January 2024. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience working for major media outlets, startups, and charities. A strong believ... read more..
Reflections after sharing my story during the Psychosocial Impacts of FGM/C Webinar
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Reflections after sharing my story during the Psychosocial Impacts of FGM/C Webinar

Farrah Dalal was one of the speakers who participated in our "Quiet Activism and the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting" webinar. Watch a recording of the event here. By Farrah Dalal read more..
Rally, Revel, Repeat : A Changemakers Retreat!
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Rally, Revel, Repeat : A Changemakers Retreat!

By Lubaina Plumber Remember that pivotal moment when a cause became intensely personal? That's what happened to me when I discovered the human rights violation of female genital cutting (FGC) a few ye... read more..
Headline: Understanding the Critical Intersections of FGM/C with other social injustices: Encouraging dialogue on cross-movement collaboration
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Headline: Understanding the Critical Intersections of FGM/C with other social injustices: Encouraging dialogue on cross-movement collaboration

In April, Sahiyo’s research team gave two presentations exploring data from our advocate and survivor-led Critical Intersections Research Project, the latest report from this project having been relea... read more..
Call to Write
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Call to Write

SAHIYO WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!  At Sahiyo, we’re always looking to publish blogs from fresh perspectives about anything and everything related to FGC and our mission. Maybe you read an article or... read more..
Join our FGM/C 101 Training on May 23rd!
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Join our FGM/C 101 Training on May 23rd!

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting (FGM/C) 101 Training on May 23rd at 10:30AM-12:00PM Pacific/ 1:30PM-3:00PM Eastern. This session will delve into the hidden... read more..
Reflecting on our webinar: Quiet Activism and Understanding the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting
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Reflecting on our webinar: Quiet Activism and Understanding the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting

On April 25th, our Sahiyo community came together for a deeply engaging webinar, joined by participants from across the globe including the United Arab Emirates, Nepal, Switzerland, Myanmar, and India... read more..
Join Us at Sahiyos Activists Retreat
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Join Us at Sahiyos Activists Retreat

Sahiyo U.S. will host its eighth annual Activists Retreat virtually via Zoom from July 26th - July 28th, 2024. Sahiyo’s Activist Retreats bring anti-FGC activists together in a safe space to female ge... read more..
Sahiyo U.S. Engages Community Stakeholders in Seattle, Washington to Advance Senate Bill 5453 Initiatives
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Sahiyo U.S. Engages Community Stakeholders in Seattle, Washington to Advance Senate Bill 5453 Initiatives

On April 23rd, 2024, Sahiyo U.S., in collaboration with the Washington Department of Health, Mother Africa, and the U.S. End FGM/C Network, convened a significant gathering at Greenriver College, Kent... read more..
Key takeaways from the “From Rhetoric to Reality: Closing the Funding Gap to End FGM/C” event
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Key takeaways from the “From Rhetoric to Reality: Closing the Funding Gap to End FGM/C” event

By Sheena Vasani and Mariya Taher It’s hard to believe, but in monetary terms, all it could take to avert one case of FGM/C is $95 – roughly the cost many of us pay for a year or so of Netfl... read more..
Join the FGM/C Prevention and Response in Washington State Advisory Committee
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Join the FGM/C Prevention and Response in Washington State Advisory Committee

Sahiyo U.S. is pleased to announce that in collaboration with Mother Africa, the U.S. End FGM/C Network, and the Washington State Department of Health, we are seeking dedicated individuals to serve on... read more..
The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Jo Keogh
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The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Jo Keogh

By Juliet Shires Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about each individual and to better understand all the i... read more..
Navigating Complexity: Understanding and Addressing Challenges Faced by Kurdish Women with FGM/C
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Navigating Complexity: Understanding and Addressing Challenges Faced by Kurdish Women with FGM/C

By Osman Mahmoudi UNICEF reports that FGM/C remains prevalent in Iraqi Kurdistan, affecting over half of women who live there. The profound impact of this practice requires urgent medical an... read more..
This Father’s Day, join our campaign
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This Father’s Day, join our campaign

In honor of Father’s Day 2024, Sahiyo’s male engagement program, Bhaiyo is launching a public awareness campaign to uplift the importance of male voices and allies in ending female genital cutting or ... read more..
Building Support for the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C After Failure in 2024 Legislative Session
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Building Support for the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C After Failure in 2024 Legislative Session

By Juliet Shires In the 2024 legislative session, the Connecticut Judiciary Committee failed to raise a bill that would protect children from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Rep. Jilian Gil... read more..
Critical Intersections of FGM/C: Law and Policy in Systems of Oppression Presentation
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Critical Intersections of FGM/C: Law and Policy in Systems of Oppression Presentation

Sahiyo is excited to announce an upcoming event tied to our survivor and advocate-led Critical Intersections Research Project! This original research, which has been in development for over two years,... read more..
Critical Intersections of FGM/C: The Value of Intersectionality in Cross-Collaboration Webinar
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Critical Intersections of FGM/C: The Value of Intersectionality in Cross-Collaboration Webinar

Sahiyo is excited to announce an upcoming event tied to our survivor and advocate-led Critical Intersections Research Project! This original research, which has been in development for over two years,... read more..
Volunteer Spotlight: Programs Intern Sophia Jones
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Volunteer Spotlight: Programs Intern Sophia Jones

Sophia is an undergraduate student at Emmanuel College, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in developmental psychology, with a minor in sport management. She is passionate about learning, advocacy, and educ... read more..
A Recap: Public Screening of the Voices 8th Cohort Digital Stories
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A Recap: Public Screening of the Voices 8th Cohort Digital Stories

On March 27th, we hosted a screening of nine digital stories as part of the 8th cohort of the Voices to End FGM/C program. This gathering showcased the powerful narratives of survivors, allies, and ad... read more..
Presenting “Quiet Activism and the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting”
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Presenting “Quiet Activism and the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting”

Event Overview Join us on April 25, 2024, at 12 PM EST for an enlightening webinar titled “Quiet Activism and the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting.” We are honored to feature speakers Ar... read more..
U.S. Activists Retreat 2024 Frequently Asked Questions
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U.S. Activists Retreat 2024 Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this retreat for? Sahiyo is pleased to announce that the 2024 U.S. Activists’ Retreat to any person connected to a community or communities engaged in the practice of FGM/C and who is interes read more..
Reflections on Pain, Stigma, and Activism
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Reflections on Pain, Stigma, and Activism

By Tanya Samyak On December 6, 2023, Sahiyo organized a webinar titled Pain, Stigma and Sexual Health: Healing through Storytelling in collaboration with TightLipped, a grassroots organization support... read more..
New Report from the Population Institute on GBV: “Behind Closed Doors: Exposing and Addressing Harmful Gender-Based Practices in the United States”
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New Report from the Population Institute on GBV: “Behind Closed Doors: Exposing and Addressing Harmful Gender-Based Practices in the United States”

Read more in “Behind Closed Doors: Exposing and Addressing Harmful Practices in the United States.” Sahiyo is proud to help announce the publication of a new report by the Population Institute a nonpr... read more..
Upcoming Event: "Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Conversation"
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Upcoming Event: "Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Conversation"

Date: April 17, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 pm EST Registration: https://bit.ly/FGMCMediaReporting Join Equality Now and Sahiyo U.S. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, for a discussion that ... read more..
Our Fight to End FGM in The Gambia: Who is Listening?
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Our Fight to End FGM in The Gambia: Who is Listening?

By: Jaha Dukureh, a Gambian anti-female genital mutilation campaigner and the founder and executive director of Safe Hands for Girls. Jaha was named TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential Peop... read more..
A Space to Belong: My Reflection on the 2023 Activist Retreat
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A Space to Belong: My Reflection on the 2023 Activist Retreat

By: Umme Kulsoom Arif  Pronouns: they/them  Age: 29 Why Did You Want To Attend The Activist Retreat? I attended the Activist Retreat for the first time virtually in 2022, and it was a really... read more..
Finding freedom through sharing your story: how speaking up liberated activist Lomaris "Lo" Diaz
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Finding freedom through sharing your story: how speaking up liberated activist Lomaris "Lo" Diaz

In December, Sahiyo U.S. and TightLipped explored the power of sharing one's story during our “Pain, Stigma, and Sexual Health: Healing Through Storytelling webinar.  After recently chatting with... read more..
Finding safe people and protecting your peace is key, says activist Grace Culqui
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Finding safe people and protecting your peace is key, says activist Grace Culqui

By Sheena Vasani After Sahiyo U.S. and TightLipped hosted the webinar, “Pain, Stigma, and Sexual Health: Healing Through Storytelling” in December 2023, I spoke to Grace Culqui to learn more about her... read more..
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