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, […]
Reflections from a Retreat in The Adirondacks: Foundational Conversations
By Anonymous Between May 13th and 17th, Sahiyo, Equality Now, and The U.S. End FGM/C Network hosted a convening of FGM/C survivors, advocates, policy experts, and LGBTQIA+ allies at a retreat center in the Adirondack Mountains. Participants gathered to hold conversations centered on building shared understanding and strategic messaging around bodily autonomy, female genital mutilation/cutting […]
Reflections from a Retreat in The Adirondacks: Intersex and FGM/C activists in conversation
By: Sean Saifa Wall Between May 13th and 17th, Sahiyo, Equality Now, and The U.S. End FGM/C Network hosted a convening of FGM/C survivors, advocates, policy experts, and LGBTQIA+ allies at a retreat center in the Adirondack Mountains. Participants gathered to hold conversations centered on building shared understanding and strategic messaging around bodily autonomy, female […]
Reflections from a Retreat in The Adirondacks: Confronting Leopold’s Ghost and The Fight for Autonomy and Democracy
Between May 13th and 17th, Sahiyo, Equality Now, and The U.S. End FGM/C Network hosted a convening of FGM/C survivors, advocates, policy experts, and LGBTQIA+ allies at a retreat center in the Adirondack Mountains Participants gathered to hold conversations centered on building shared understanding and strategic messaging around bodily autonomy, female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), gender-affirming […]
Stepping into Advocacy: Reflecting on Maryland’s New FGM/C Law as a Policy Intern
By Harshita Dasot Maryland signed SB907/HB1389 into law on April 14, 2026, strengthening state protections against the human rights violation that is female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). As someone who started as a Policy Intern with Sahiyo in April of this year, my first few days were an incredible introduction to how policy change actually happens. […]
Harmful Conflations: Why Updated Legislation is Critical to Ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and Protecting Survivors in California
By Karishma Patel On January 28, 2025, President Trump’s executive order titled “Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutiliation” claimed that gender affirming care for transgender youth is the same thing as female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). A Joint Statement by Sahiyo, The U.S. End FGM/C Network, Equality Now, and The World Professional Association for Transgender […]
Introducing Sahiyo’s Global Ambassador Program
We are pleased to announce the launch of Sahiyo’s Global Ambassador Program, an initiative designed to cultivate a robust community committed to gender justice in support of Sahiyo’s mission. Our Ambassadors are motivated, dedicated individuals who can champion the organization’s mission and elevate awareness about female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) both in their local communities and […]
Reflections from a Retreat in The Adirondacks: Finding Ourselves in Each Other’s Stories
Between May 13th and 17th, Sahiyo, Equality Now, and The U.S. End FGM/C Network hosted a convening of FGM/C survivors, advocates, policy experts, and LGBTQIA+ allies at a retreat center in the Adirondack Mountains Participants gathered to hold conversations centered on building shared understanding and strategic messaging around bodily autonomy, female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), gender-affirming […]