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  • Sahiyo spotlight: Incoming U.S. Advisory Board Vice Chair Sakina Sharp 

    to get the awareness of female genital cutting (FGC) out, and to allow space for other survivors of FGC to tell their stories. Storytelling is very powerful– that’s what drew me to the work that Sahiyo does. That’s what makes Sahiyo a unique and...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-spotlight-incoming-u-s-advisory-board-vice-chair-sakina-sharp.html

  • Sahiyo releases seven new Voices to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting videos created by survivors and advocates 

    Since 2018, there have been a total of seven workshops, supporting 63 storytellers from 19+ countries in sharing personal stories of courage and transformation. Voices videos are being utilized globally to advocate for the abandonment of FGM/C within...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-releases-7-new-voices-to-end-female-genital-mutilation-cutting-videos-created-by-survivors-and-advocates.html

  • Sahiyo spotlight: Incoming U.S. Advisory Board Chair Zehra Patwa

    to bring an end to this practice? Having anti-FGM/C state laws is crucial to encouraging an end to this practice. Sharing stories is an incredibly impactful way to bring about this social change, and Sahiyo has used its Voices to End FGM/C program to...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-spotlight-incoming-u-s-advisory-board-chair-zehra-patwa.html

  • Reflecting on Investing in Girls and Women: Unleashing the Power of Philanthropy to End FGM/C

    talk about openly. Most often, programs working on FGC provide evidence of their effectiveness in qualitative terms (e.g. stories) versus quantitative terms (e.g. numerical data), which I was surprised to learn most donors seek. Especially because...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/reflecting-on-investing-in-girls-and-women-unleashing-the-power-of-philanthropy-to-end-fgm-c.html

  • SAHIYO JOINS OVER 40 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SERVING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS IN $13.2 MILLION AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN INITIATIVE

    and is a form of sexual assault that impacts individuals from AAPI communities as well. For years, Sahiyo has heard stories from FGM/C survivors from these communities and we have sought to support them in sharing their experiences and connecting with...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-joins-over-40-community-organizations-serving-sexual-assault-and-domestic-violence-survivors-in-$13-2-million-american-rescue-plan-initiative.html

  • Full circle: A bridge from the political to the personal

    our work, and going public with our truths. As a communications specialist, I have worked with many survivors to tell their stories. I have always felt that the story-teller/interviewer has a lot of power in framing the story and in drawing out details...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/full-circle-a-bridge-from-the-political-to-the-personal.html

  • Volunteer spotlight: Editorial Intern Megan Seaver

    and WGS, that help women to speak their truth and to support one another. She believes that being open to hearing the stories and experiences of all women will make it easier to create a safer and more accepting world for all people. What was your...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/volunteer-spotlight-editorial-intern-megan-seaver.html

  • Learn more about how to use Digital Storytelling for Advocacy!

    an overview of the project's theoretical underpinnings, participatory media workshop methodology, and approach to sharing stories for education and advocacy. Sample Voices videos will be screened, and ample time will be available for questions and...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/learn-more-about-how-to-use-digital-storytelling-for-advocacy.html

  • FGC in Dawoodi Bohra Community

    Will things change? I oppose khatna because… Female Genital Cutting in India: Women and Men Come Together to Share Their Stories of Khatna Female genital mutilation: Muslim sect leader sent to jail in legal U-turn “Vacation Cutting” – A Terrible...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/news/fgc-in-dawoodi-bohra-community.html

  • Interventions used to End FGC

    listed by Country where it is known to be an indigenous practice or by populations of refugees/immigrants 2020 Sahiyo Stories: Shattering the Silence on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting FGM Model Law 2018 Inter-Regional Coalition to End FGM Joint...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/news/interventions-used-to-end-fgc.html

  • L'Oréal Paris Inducts Ten Extraordinary Changemakers into Its Signature Philanthropic Initiative, Women of Worth

    Silence is never the answer to creating change, and we've created a platform that allows community members to share their stories, speak up, and be the changemakers in their own lives. I am beyond thankful for this honor and am so hopeful that our work...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/l-oréal-paris-inducts-ten-extraordinary-changemakers-into-its-signature-philanthropic-initiative,-women-of-worth.html

  • Jo Keogh reflects on the 2023 Women Deliver Conference

    people committed to ending FGM/C from all over the globe was both moving and encouraging. Especially profound was hearing stories from frontline workers who have made ending this harmful practice their personal mission. Our own Mariya Taher is among...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/jo-keogh-reflects-on-the-2023-women-deliver-conference.html

  • Sahiyo Discusses book club to hold next event in September

    equality, bodily autonomy, women-centered movements, and sexual empowerment, this club will focus on uplifting the stories and experiences of women everywhere. On September 27, 2023 the group will meet virtually for Sahiyo Discusses: Cut Woman by Dena...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-discusses-book-club-to-hold-next-event-in-september.html

  • Volunteer spotlight: Policy intern Delia Donovan

    personal level, I have been so inspired by all of the survivors of FGC that I have come into contact with and all of their stories. It’s really admirable that they are so dedicated to Sahiyo’s cause of ending FGC, because I can imagine this work cannot...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/volunteer-spotlight-policy-intern-delia-donovan.html

  • Meet L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth Honoree Mariya Taher, Sahiyo U.S.

    $25,000 to support their charitable work, mentorship from the L'Oréal Paris network and a national platform to tell their stories. Read more about Mariya here. Learn more about the 2023 Women of Worth by visiting womenofworth.com.

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/meet-l-oréal-paris-women-of-worth-honoree-mariya-taher,-sahiyo-u-s.html

  • Upcoming webinar on building a social justice-oriented organization

    Barbosa, Tonije Reese, and Sanjana Khan as speakers. Learn more about speakers here. Objectives of Webinar: To hear the stories of founders of various organizations and what motivated them To connect founders in the gender-based violence space with one...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/upcoming-webinar-on-building-a-social-justice-oriented-organization.html

  • Exploring FGC with GBV Service Providers

    with insights into FGC’s various forms and the emotional and physical impacts of this harmful practice. Compelling stories from survivors, shared through Sahiyo's Voices to End FGM/C project, shed light on the intersectional identities of survivors and...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/exploring-fgc-with-gbv-service-providers.html

  • Secrecy leads to the continuation of FGC in families and communities

    working with Wadi for six years now, and I still believe that there will never be a point where I am not shocked by the stories I hear from survivors. We also do field visits and we go to the villages where FGC is still practiced, because in that...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/secrecy-leads-to-the-continuation-of-female-genital-cutting-in-families-and-communities.html

  • Before sharing your khatna story, consider your country's own legislation against FGC

    and inspiring for all those who do share their khatna story with us, but at Sahiyo we want those who share their stories to be made aware of any potential legal ramifications for sharing your story publicly. This information is in no way given to...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/before-sharing-your-khatna-story-consider-countrys-own-legislation-against-fgc.html

  • A Personal Journey: Breaking the Silence on FGM

    I hope to create a world where girls are free from this brutality, where silence is replaced with compassion, and where stories like mine inspire change. Together, we can amplify the voices of survivors and put an end to FGM. Isatou Jallow is a legal...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/a-personal-journey-breaking-the-silence-on-fgm.html

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