Monthly Archive

April 2024

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find a total of 15 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
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..
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