Connecticut Bill Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, Senate Bill 1438, Fails to be Raised for a Vote
By: Juliet Shires At the beginning of the 2025 legislative session, passing a bill in Connecticut (CT) protecting children from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) seemed promising. “An Act Prohibiting Female Genital Mutilation” (SB 1438) marked the first time a bill was raised in the past five years of advocacy by the Connecticut Coalition to End […]
10 Years of Sahiyo: Spotlighting Bhaiyo Volunteer Brad Mazon
In December 2025, Sahiyo will celebrate its 10th anniversary, and we’re hosting a campaign to mark the occasion! Starting in July and running through December, we will be highlighting each of our programs, reflecting on our accomplishments, and planning for the future. This month, we are highlighting Sahiyo’s male allies program, Bhaiyo. Bhaiyo is a […]
10 Years of Sahiyo: Spotlighting Bhaiyo Program Participant and Sahiyo Administrative Manager Chandni Shiyal
December 2025, Sahiyo will celebrate its 10th anniversary, and we’re hosting a campaign to mark the occasion! Starting in July and running through December, we will be highlighting each of our programs, reflecting on our accomplishments, and planning for the future. This month, we are highlighting Sahiyo’s male allies program, Bhaiyo. Bhaiyo is a resource […]
10 Years of Sahiyo: Spotlighting Activists Retreat Alumni Zehra Patwa
In December 2025, Sahiyo will celebrate its 10th anniversary, and we’re hosting a campaign to mark the occasion! Starting in July and running through December, we will be highlighting each of our programs, reflecting on our accomplishments, and planning for the future. This month, we’re focusing on and talking to past Sahiyo Activists Retreat attendees. […]
10 Years of Sahiyo: Spotlighting Activists Retreat Alumni Farzana Doctor
In December 2025, Sahiyo will celebrate its 10th anniversary, and we’re hosting a campaign to mark the occasion! Starting in July and running through December, we will be highlighting each of our programs, reflecting on our accomplishments, and planning for the future. This month, we’re focusing on and talking to past Sahiyo Activists Retreat attendees. […]
Joint Statement on the Tragic Death of a One-Month-Old from FGM/C in The Gambia
The Global Platform for Action to End FGM/C is shocked, angered, and heartbroken by the tragic preventable death of a one-month-old baby girl on August 10, 2025, in Wellingara, The Gambia, as a result of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). We extend our deepest condolences to the grieving family and community members impacted by this tragic […]
Sahiyo Co-Founder and Executive Director Mariya Taher Named as a Finalist for the 2025 Exceptional Women and Young Women of Peace Award
Sahiyo is excited to announce that our Co-Founder and Executive Director Mariya Taher has been named as a finalist for the 2025 Exceptional Women and Young Women of Peace Award! This award honors women who demonstrate leadership and use their voice to create positive change and build lasting peace in the world. Each year on […]
10 Years of Sahiyo: Spotlighting Community Education & Training and Technical Assistance Program Participant Kaothar Olateju
In December 2025, Sahiyo will celebrate its 10th anniversary, and we’re hosting a campaign to mark the occasion! Starting in July and running through December, we will each of our programs, reflecting on our accomplishments, and planning for the future. This month, we’re highlighting Sahiyo’s Community Education & Training and Technical Assistance Program. These programs […]
10 Years of Sahiyo: Spotlighting Community Education & Training and Technical Assistance Program Participant Huda Syyed
In December 2025, Sahiyo will celebrate its 10th anniversary, and we’re hosting a campaign to mark the occasion! Starting in July and running through December, we will highlight each of our programs, reflecting on our accomplishments, and planning for the future. This month, we’re highlighting Sahiyo’s Community Education & Training and Technical Assistance Programs. The […]
Breaking the Silence: A Decade of Advocacy and Education with Sahiyo
In December 2025, Sahiyo will celebrate its 10th anniversary, and we’re hosting a campaign to mark the occasion! Starting in July and running through December, we will highlight each of our programs, reflecting on our accomplishments, and planning for the future. This month, we are highlighting Sahiyo’s Community Education & Training and Technical Assistance program. The […]