Please join Sahiyo, Asian Women's Shelter, and Silence Speaks on November 28th at 4 pm Pacific / 7 pm Eastern for an informal one-hour webinar on trauma-informed storytelling to address gender-based violence.
In honor of the 2023 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence global campaign (November 25 through December 10), the three organizations are collaborating to offer a safe, online space for individuals to learn about the theory and practice of behind their years-long trauma-informed, collaborative work to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence, female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C), and other forms of abuse.
In 2018, their Voices to End FGM/C collaborative project was initiated, today it, showcases 75 compelling stories, featuring participants from 19+ countries whose stories have garnered over 99,000 views across multiple social media platforms. These impactful narratives have not only reached a wide audience but have also been the focal point of 13+ public video screenings, in addition to serving as tools for education, community mobilization, and advocacy for justice.
The webinar on Nov 28th is being hosted to foster solidarity amongst survivors who have shared their stories and who hope to do so. Register here!