Protecting Children, Supporting Survivors: Advancing FGM/C Legislation in Maryland
By Nareen Pogozelski The DMV Coalition to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, is hosting a webinar on February 25 at 11:30 AM ET to raise awareness amongst individuals and organizations on the work that has been done to address the human rights violation of FGM/C in Maryland. Webinar Details: Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is […]
Sahiyo Discusses x UNMUTED: Centering a Few to Echo the Many
By Elaina Baliner When we talk about female genital cutting (FGC), the number that always gets cited is 230 million. 230 million women and girls around the world who have undergone or are at risk of undergoing the practice. But behind that number are 230 million stories. 230 million voices. 230 million lives marked by […]
Continuing the Conversation: Reflecting on the June 2025 Roundtable on FGM/C in California
By Rachel Aguilar On June 27, 2025, Sahiyo, in partnership with Equality Now and the U.S. End FGM/C Network, hosted a roundtable discussion titled “FGM/C in California: Continuing the Conversation.” This roundtable built upon the October 2024 webinar, “Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in California – Past, Present, and Future,” and brought together advocates, survivors, service providers, […]
DMV Coalition Hosts Powerful Webinar on Ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the Region
By: Katie Bai On July 1st, 2025, the DMV Coalition to End FGM/C hosted an impactful webinar, titled “A History of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Washington D.C.,” that brought together over 40 attendees from across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and beyond! The event was a powerful reminder of the strength and momentum behind […]
Reflecting on the webinar “Breaking the Cycle: Saying ‘No’ to Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C)”
By Priya Voetsch On May 29th, Sahiyo’s Programs and Events Coordinator, Samman Masud, and Program and Events Intern Priya Voetsch, moderated a webinar titled, “Breaking the Cycle: Saying ‘No’ to Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C).” This webinar brought activists and advocates together to share their experiences and strategies for encouraging parents, families, and communities to […]
Join Us for the Launch of the Americas Alliance to End FGM/C
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern TimeLocation: Zoom —Register HereInterpretation available in Spanish and English A coalition of leading organizations, including Sahiyo, The U.S. End FGM/C Network, End FGM Canada Network, George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, and Equality Now, has come together to launch the Americas Alliance to End FGM/C. This new coalition […]
Reflecting on the webinar “Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting – A Conversation on Change”
On November 4, Sahiyo U.S. hosted a vibrant webinar titled: Youth Advocacy Against Female Genital Cutting (FGC): A Conversation on Change, where a global community of advocates, educators, medical professionals, and human rights advocates gathered to share experiences and strategies for change. The diversity of perspectives in attendance highlighted how broad the movement to end […]
Reflecting on the “Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in California – Past, Present, and Future” Webinar
On October 11, Sahiyo in partnership with Equality Now, The U.S. End FGM/C Network, and the Greater Los Angeles FGM Taskforce held a joint webinar titled, “Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in California – Past, Present, and Future.” The event was moderated by Sahiyo U.S. Executive Director, Mariya Taher and Shivagi Misra of Equality Now. The event […]
Join Us for an Inspiring Webinar: Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting – A Conversation on Change
We are excited to announce an upcoming webinar that promises to be both enlightening and empowering: Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting – A Conversation on Change. You, too, can join us for this important discussion. Date: November 4, 2024 Time: 12:30 pm ET / 9:30 pm PT Registration Link: https://bit.ly/FGCYouthAdvocacy Why This Webinar Matters […]
FGM/C in California – Past, Present, and Future
The California Coalition to End FGM/C is hosting a webinar titled, “FGM/C In California – Past, Present, and Future” Date: Friday, October 11th Time: 12:30 – 1:45 pm ET / 9:30 – 10:45 am PT Registration: https://bit.ly/CAcoalitionwebinar Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89895243890?pwd=Y6iLxQmEV1OHv77XbSa8XbrSvbgvYa.1 Description: The webinar will be held like a town hall, giving participants the chance to learn […]