Exploring Other Forms of Female Genital Alteration
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and advocating for survivor support and prevention. This campaign seeks to open the conversation by addressing unacknowledged forms of female genital alteration. These harmful practices or procedures, while not always classified as female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), share similarities in […]
Engaging the Next Generation: A Conversation on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
By Katie Bai On Tuesday, February 18th, Sahiyo had the privilege of speaking to students at a Connecticut high school government class at the Academy of Information Technology & Engineering in Stamford, Connecticut (CT). Our presentation focused on the impact of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) on Connecticut communities, the urgent need for state laws, and […]
Intern Spotlight: Katie Bai
Every month, Sahiyo likes to highlight the incredible work of our staff members, fellows, and interns. Today, we’re spotlighting Sahiyo’s current Policy Intern, Katie Bai. Katie is a student at the University of Missouri and will attend Texas A&M University School of Law this fall. She aspires to pursue a career in immigration, human rights, […]
Reflecting on the Critical Intersections Webinar
On February 27th, Sahiyo’s Research Coordinator Rachel Wine, and Executive Director Mariya Taher led the webinar, “Intersectional Approaches Strengthen Alliances and Build Movements to End FGM/C,” to announce the publication of the third and final report for Sahiyo’s Critical Intersections Research Project project, Examining Intersections Between Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and Social Oppressions: A Qualitative Study. The […]
Reflecting on “Storytelling as a Tool for Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C) Survivor-Centered Change” at CSW 69
On March 18, 2025, Sahiyo co-hosted a powerful parallel session during the 69th Commission on the Status of Women titled “Storytelling as a Tool for FGM/C Survivor-Centered Change.” Organized in partnership with the Voices to End FGM/C program collaborators—Silence Speaks and the Asian Women’s Shelter—the event took place at the Church Center for the United […]
Reframing FGM/C Through an Intersectional Lens at CSW69
On March 13, 2025, the Global Platform for Action to End FGM/C hosted a powerful session at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), titled “Reframing FGM/C Through an Intersectional Lens.” Held at the Church Center for the United Nations, this event created a space for critical dialogue, collective reflection, and renewed commitments […]
Help a Change Maker Through the FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund
In late 2025, Sahiyo introduced The FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund, a partnership between Sahiyo and The U.S. End FGM/C Network. This fund was created to provide resources to the incredible advocates and activists working to end this harmful practice and support survivors of FGM/C. The goals of this fund are as follows: The advocates […]
Announcing Our New T&TA MA Coordinator: Olivia Harris
Sahiyo is pleased to share that we have recently hired Olivia Harris as our new Massachusetts Community Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator. Olivia joined the team in January 2025 to support Sahiyo in ending female genital cutting (FGC) in Massachusetts as part of our project funded by the Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds. […]
Sahiyo Releases Toolkit for Survivor and Community Engagement to Address FGM/C
Sahiyo is pleased to announce the release of the new resource, How to Engage Survivors & Communities Impacted by Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting(FGM/C): A Toolkit for Creating Engagement. This toolkit aims to empower individuals and organizations who work to end FGM/C and support survivors through informed, respectful, and culturally sensitive engagement practices. Developed through a collaborative […]
Newly Released: Sahiyo’s Toolkit on Survivor and Community Engagement!
Here at Sahiyo, we believe that every individual and community impacted by female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) deserves to be heard, supported, and empowered. That’s why we’ve created the How to Engage Survivors & Communities Impacted by Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C): A Toolkit for Creating Engagement (or Survivor & Community Engagement Toolkit, for short). A resource […]