Apply to the FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund
The FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund provides financial support to survivors, advocates, and community leaders working to advance policy and legislative efforts addressing FGM/C in the United States. The Fund is designed to reduce barriers to participation in advocacy by supporting eligible applicants with resources that strengthen their safety, sustainability, and ability to engage in […]
Navigating the Political System: Perspectives from a Survivor
By: Khushi Prakash On August 17th, Sahiyo in collaboration with The U.S. End FGM/C Network hosted “Navigating the System: FGM/C Survivor Experiences and the Political Dynamics of Advocacy,” a webinar that gave a deeper perspective on the experiences of survivors of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) who have engaged in the political advocacy process within the […]
CelebrateHer 2026: Comedy, Community, and Supporting Survivors
This October, we invite you to be part of Sahiyo’s fourth annual CelebrateHer: Comedy & Auction, a five-day virtual event that brings together laughter, community, and purpose. CelebrateHer is centered on the experiences of survivors impacted by FGC and gender-based violence while welcoming people of all gender identities who are affected by these forms of […]
Sahiyo’s Activists Retreat Returns Next Month
Sahiyo will host its 12th annual Activists Retreat virtually from October 16-18, 2026. This year, the retreat will not only be open to survivors and activists from FGM/C-impacted communities, but will also welcome advocates from community-based organizations interested in learning more about FGM/C as part of Sahiyo’s pilot initiative to broaden participation and engage advocates […]
Spotlighting Survivor Expert Leaders and Advocates for the Justice for Girls Convening
The Justice for Girls 2026 Convening & Festival will take place in just a matter of days in Kenya, bringing together activists, survivors, policymakers, governments, funders, and movement leaders committed to ending female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and child marriage within a generation. Ahead of the convening, Survivor Expert Leaders and Advocates are reflecting on the […]
GLOBAL LEADERS UNITE IN KENYA FOR HISTORIC CONVENING TO HELP END FGM/C AND CHILD MARRIAGE
NAIROBI / NAIVASHA, Kenya (Aug. 30- Sept. 4, 2026) — Around 150 global leaders, including survivors of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and child marriage from 36 countries, will convene in Naivasha, Kenya, for the three-day Justice for Girls convening that kicks off on September 2nd, 2026. The international gathering will feature the launch of a […]
Sahiyo and the U.S. Network to End FGM/C to host the webinar: “Navigating the System: FGM/C Survivor Experiences and the Political Dynamics of Advocacy”
By: Khushi Prakash Date: Monday, August 17th, 2026 Time: 12 PM ET/9 AM PT Registration: https://bit.ly/NavigatingtheSystem Description: This webinar is officially releasing and sharing key findings from Sahiyo’s new listening session report, Navigating the System: FGM/C Survivor Experiences and the Political Dynamics of Advocacy. The report summarizes insights from a listening session during which survivors […]
Sahiyo, SPC, and Nomi Network to Present Groundbreaking Research on the Intersections of FGM/C and Human Trafficking at the 2026 International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference
Sahiyo is pleased to announce that our team will present “Intersections of FGM/C and Human Trafficking: A Global Needs Assessment” at the 2026 International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference (IHTSJ) on Friday, September 25th, 2026, in collaboration with Shobana Powell Consulting and Nomi Network. The virtual conference takes place from September 23rd to the25th, […]
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in India’s Kerala state: First exploratory study highlights prevalence and impact
By: Aarefa Johari A new exploratory study on female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in Kerala – the first of its kind conducted in the south Indian state – confirms the prevalence of the harmful practice in the region’s Sunni Muslim communities through the testimonies of nine women. Released by WeSpeakOut and Equality Now on July 9, […]
Launching Sahiyo’s Male Engagement Toolkit: A Practical Resource for Engaging Men and Male-Identifying Individuals in Advocacy and Prevention Efforts to End FGM/C
Here at Sahiyo, we believe that ending female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) requires the participation of all members of the community—including men and male-identifying individuals. That’s why we’ve created the How to Engage Men and Male-Identifying Community Members in Advocacy and Prevention Efforts to Address Female Genital Cutting/Mutilation toolkit, a practical resource designed to help advocates, […]