When I Was a Kid, My Body Didn’t Feel Like Mine
By: Asha Oud When I was a kid, I didn’t feel like my body was mine. My childhood took that further: I was actively taught that my body was something to be ashamed of. I wore a pink hijab that went to my knees at religion school, (dugsi, as Somalis call it), when I was […]
Sahiyo in London: Confronting Racial Hierarchies Within the Global Movement to End FGM/C
From December 10-12, 2025, Sahiyo, in partnership with Dr Leyla Siirad Hussein Gikand, embarked on a critical initiative to confront and dismantle anti-Blackness and racial hierarchies within the global movement to end female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in the city of London. Sahiyo’s recent research, stemming from the Critical Intersections research project, highlighted significant challenges, including […]
Coming Together in Community: Fundraising for Sahiyo
This year, our community came together in inspiring ways to raise awareness and support for Sahiyo’s mission to end female genital cutting (FGC) and uplift survivor voices. From yoga mats to wine glasses, each gathering reminded us of the power of connection, creativity, and collective action. Yoga for Healing and AwarenessSahiyo’s Executive Director, Mariya Taher, […]