FGM/C Sexual Education & Prevention: An Interview with Dr. Reham Awwad
By Kiah Leone In celebration of World Sexual Health Day, I sat down with Dr. Awwad, the co-founder of Egypt’s first-ever multidisciplinary female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) clinic, Restore, to learn about the care and support offered to FGM/C survivors as they navigate relationships with their bodies, their partners, and themselves. The discussion is shared in […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Social Media and Communications Intern Xinge Lei
Xinge Lei is an undergraduate student at the University of Georgia with a major in public relations and a minor in human services. As the social engagement manager of her university’s Women in Media organization, she believes in the importance and inherent power of women-owned spaces. She strongly advocates for diversity and inclusivity, especially concerning […]
Dear Maasi: How can I stop the trauma of FGM/C from popping into my mind?
Dear Maasi is a column about everything you wanted to know about sex and relationships but were afraid to ask! It’s a partnership between Sahiyo and WeSpeakOut, and is for all of us who have questions about khatna (female genital mutilation/cutting or FGM/C) and how it impacts our bodies, minds, sexualities and relationships. We welcome […]
Sahiyo receives grant from Resist
Sahiyo U.S. would like to thank our friends at Resist for a core support grant award of $4,000 per year for three years. Resist supports organizations that organize within communities for structural, social, and economic change. They also provide alternative systems to the ones we’re currently fighting, and help to build resilience in communities. These […]
Volunteer spotlight: Development intern Abigail Rose Cervantes
Abigail is an undergraduate at the University of Texas at Austin pursuing a major in English and a minor in Professional Sales and Business Development, as well as a certificate in Computer Science. With a passion for gender equality and social justice, she works to broadcast muffled voices, give young people the opportunity to excel and create, and […]
PRESS RELEASE: Sahiyo publishes Examining the Current State of Critical Intersections: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and Social Oppressions report
Sahiyo U.S. is proud to announce the publication of our new report, Examining the Current State of Critical Intersections: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and Social Oppressions. The report explores how different forms of oppression intersect to affect survivors’ access to resources, as well as how the work to end FGM/C is connected to other social justice […]
My experience at the Global Woman Awards and Walk to End FGM
By Rachel Wine On September 30th, I had the honor of joining survivors, activists, and allies from around the world to participate in the 9th Annual Global Woman Awards the 10th Annual Walk to End FGM. I was grateful for the opportunity to meet with my peers in the anti-FGM/C field in-person, and share in […]
Register today for training on FGM/C for Social Workers
Title: FGM/C: It’s Time to Talk About ItDate: November 8, 2023 Time: 9:30-1:30 PM EST Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is recognized in the US and internationally as a human rights violation and a form of gender-based violence. However, many social workers, advocates, and social service providers are not adequately equipped to address FGM/C in their practice. […]
Upcoming webinar on building a social justice-oriented organization
Title: From Idea to Fruition: Building an Organization from the Ground-up and the Learning JourneyDate: Mon, Nov 13th, 2023Time: 2:30-4 pm ET / 11:30-1 pm PT Mariya Taher is one of the five co-founders of Sahiyo. Sometimes she feels as if she accidentally started an organization, though starting an organization is by no means an […]
Meet L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Honoree Mariya Taher, Sahiyo U.S.
Meet L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Honoree Mariya Taher, Sahiyo U.S. Each year, L’Oréal Paris launches a nationwide search for ten extraordinary non-profit leaders to be named Women of Worth honorees. Each honoree receives $25,000 to support their charitable work, mentorship from the L’Oréal Paris network and a national platform to tell their stories. Read […]