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  • 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

  • Sahiyo Staff Spotlight: Tania Parks

    complex and widespread issue, but despite this, it is often shrouded in silence. I have also learned that sharing personal stories of trauma and resilience has a powerful effect on listeners and is capable of inciting lasting social change. 4) What...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-staff-spotlight-tania-parks.html

  • Sahiyo's Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Zehra Patwa

    March 10th, 2024. During this five-day fundraising event, we'll celebrate women's voices with comedy, video spotlights, stories, and entertainment. We’re incredibly grateful to all of our generous sponsors and supporters who have contributed some...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-s-silent-auction-donor-spotlight-zehra-patwa.html

  • Sahiyo's Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Kaneez Madraswalla

    March 10th, 2024. During this five-day fundraising event, we'll celebrate women's voices with comedy, video spotlights, stories, and entertainment. We’re incredibly grateful to all of our generous sponsors and supporters who have contributed some...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-s-silent-auction-donor-spotlight-kaneez-madraswalla.html

  • Sahiyo's Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Arefa Cassoobhoy

    Sunday, March 10th. During this five-day fundraising event, we'll celebrate women's voices with comedy, video spotlights, stories, and entertainment. We’re incredibly grateful to all of our generous sponsors and supporters who have contributed some...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-s-silent-auction-donor-spotlight-arefa-cassoobhoy-2.html

  • Musuya (Womanhood)

    their healing process” as well as “how to do advocacy work and better convey [a] message to the people.” “Hearing their stories… has motivated me to come up and give out my story. I feel so empowered and confident hearing all of their stories.” S’s...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sirra-voices-interview.html

  • Rally, Revel, Repeat : A Changemakers Retreat!

    days will forge bonds that last forever and equip you with tools to create tangible change. Let's come together, share our stories, and build a world that’s free and safe. The time has come to join the movement. Sign up now by June 1st and let's make...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/rally,-revel,-repeat-a-changemakers-retreat.html

  • How to have effective conversations about FGC

    effective communication. If someone is being hateful towards you, it is okay to not continue the conversation. 2) Sharing stories during conversations: Storytelling can be intimidating for people who find it hard to believe they have any story worth...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/how-to-have-effective-conversations-about-fgc.html

  • Voices from Washington and Beyond: an In-Person Voices to End FGM/C Screening in Kent, WA

    powerful videos from participants who bravely addressed the physical, emotional, and social consequences of FGM/C. These stories highlighted the diverse and enduring impacts of the practice, reflecting a wide range of cultural and community contexts....

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/voices-from-washington-and-beyond-an-in-person-voices-to-end-fgm-c-screening-in-kent,-wa.html

  • Starting the Dialogue: Sharing Your Experiences on Initiating Conversations with Men about Female Genital Cutting

    to be part of educational communities. Some fathers felt so comfortable in the discussion that they shared personal stories about their childhood female friends who underwent the practice, describing how these friends were bedridden and unable to play...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/starting-the-dialogue-sharing-your-experiences-on-initiating-conversations-with-men-about-female-genital-cutting.html

  • Interview with Joanne Golden of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C

    of survivors are needed to contribute to those laws, Joanne explained. “At the time a majority of people who [shared their stories] were at-risk were people of color, Muslim, and oftentimes immigrants.I fit none of those…My role wasn’t to put myself...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/joanne-golden-connecticut-coalition-to-end-fgc.html

  • Reflecting on the 2024 Asian Pacific Institute for Gender Based Violence National Summit

    increasingly difficult given other rapidly changing dynamics of the world. Being in community and listening to the success stories of achievements through solidarity makes the work a little bit easier, and the journey more worthwhile.

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/reflecting-on-api-gbv-2024.html

  • Sahiyo Teams Up With Womankind for an FGC 101 Training

    whether that involved coming from a culture that practices FGC or knowing someone who has been impacted. This exchange of stories and insights highlighted the importance of the work we’re doing to raise awareness and support survivors. This introductory...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-teams-up-with-womankind-for-an-fgc-101-training.html

  • Intern Spotlight: Fundraising and Auction Intern Elaina Baliner

    country they live in. It has taught me the power of storytelling. I've had the distinct honor of hearing some survivors' stories firsthand, witnessing their bravery and resilience. This experience has shown me just how essential storytelling is in...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/intern-spotlight-fundraising-and-auction-intern-elaina-baliner.html

  • Sahiyo U.S Executive Director Mariya Taher receives the 2024 Champion of Change Award

    U.S." The Voices to End FGM/C program has been transformational, bringing survivors together in a safe space to tell their stories, heal, and connect. The only way we can create effective change is by having survivors at the table telling us what they...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-u-s-executive-director-mariya-taher-receives-the-2024-champion-of-change-award.html

  • Walking Together: My Experience at the Annual Walk to End Female Genital Mutilation in D.C.

    and advocates proudly brought their young children with them on stage to accept the awards. I loved listening to these stories and seeing the pride they had in their work and achievements as FGM/C advocates. After the awards ceremony, we walked around...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/walking-together-my-experience-at-the-annual-walk-to-end-female-genital-mutilation-in-d-c.html

  • Volunteer Spotlight: Programs Intern Sophia Jones

    have had the pleasure of working with have taught me so much. It has been a privilege to be trusted with hearing survivor’s stories and being able to work as an ally and an advocate to end FGC. This experience has helped me to recognize how important...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/volunteer-spotlight-programs-intern-intern-sophia-jones.html

  • Presenting “Quiet Activism and the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting”

    discussion about the diverse experiences of navigating the psychosocial landscape of FGC and advocacy work. Through shared stories and discussions, we aspire to showcase the transformative power of quiet activism. We've seen firsthand the profound...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/quiet-activism-and-the-psychosocial-impacts-of-female-genital-cutting-webinar.html

  • Reflections on Pain, Stigma, and Activism

    and advocating for individuals who experience chronic vulvovaginal and pelvic pain. Panelists shared their personal stories, which touched on topics survivors of female genital cutting (FGC) also can relate to like healing through storytelling and...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/reflections-on-pain,-stigma,-and-activism.html

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