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  • Understanding the effect of COVID-19 on gender-based violence in Nigeria

    In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hidden Scars and Magool have teamed up to offer biweekly webinars that amplify the voices of the grassroots organizations working to protect girls and women at this time. On June 9th, the third installment of the...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/understanding-the-effect-of-covid-19.html

  • Protecting the girl child: The need for an anti-FGM law in India 

    of FGM in India. From the surveys conducted on FGM in India, it is apparent that girls and women are willing to raise their voices against FGM, but are prevented many times from doing so due to the fear of expulsion from the community. To ensure...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/protecting-the-girl-child.html

  • Crave Foundation recognizes Sahiyo co-founder Mariya Taher as 2020 grantee

    said, who is a survivor of FGC. Taher’s work at Sahiyo focuses on storytelling programs and creating a critical mass of voices against FGC to “create a culture in which survivors can heal by connecting” to work toward creating a society where FGC no...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/crave-foundation-recognizes-sahiyo.html

  • Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Programs Intern Cate Cox

    where she is studying International Relations, Economics, and Arabic. She is excited to work with Sahiyo to help uplift the voices of women everywhere. 1) When and how did you first get involved with Sahiyo? I was officially brought on to the Sahiyo...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-volunteer-spotlight-programs-intern-cate-cox.html

  • Annual Reports

    this past year, our programs have expanded to support larger numbers of women impacted by female genital cutting. Our Voices to End FGM/C project alone saw the creation of 37 new original digital stories stories. Running since 2017, the program involves...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/annual-report-sahiyo-u-s-june-2019-june-2020.html

  • Sahiyo and StoryCenter host virtual storytelling event on the intersection of race and female genital cutting: A reflection

    exposed to the collective healing fostered among survivors and advocates against the practice. As I listened to the many voices of women – and a few men – speaking out against the practice, I felt the strength, resilience, and bravery that empowered...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-and-storycenter-host-virtual.html

  • Sahiyo Partner Spotlight: Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation

    to meet and connect with others in Sahiyo’s circle of advocates, and an opportunity to participate in the popular Voices to End FGM/C storytelling program Sahiyo runs. It was quite an enlightening experience for me. Knowing Mariya and building a...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-partner-spotlight-global-woman-p-e-a-c-e-foundation.html

  • Sahiyo participated in key virtual events with global organizations in October

    listening to personal stories can play in advocacy, and presented a case study of how they have worked with Sahiyo on the Voices to End FGM/C project to position digital storytelling as a key advocacy strategy. A Girl From Mogadishu + Panel on FGM/C On...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-participated-in-key-virtual-events-with-global-organizations-in-october.html

  • Reflection on Addressing FGC in the Clinic: A Dialogue between Survivors and Healthcare Professionals

    about how cultural competency and vulnerability are key to providing better care. The juxtaposition between their Voices to End FGM/C videos and their spoken statements on the panel about their past experiences with healthcare professionals was truly...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/reflection-on-addressing-fgc-in-the-clinic.html

  • Art, Activism, and Healing webinar: In Conversation Around Female Genital Cutting

    survivors’ healing, Sahiyo is one of the key advocates for utilizing art as a means of supporting these effectors. From the Voices To End FGM/C campaign, the #MoreThanASurvivor collages, and the Faces for Change project, art and activism have long been...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/art-activism-and-healing-webinar.html

  • PRESS RELEASE: Launching Sahiyo's Newest Program: Bhaiyo: Male Allies United in Ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

    step towards engaging with communities, to change social norms and cultural tradition from within. By bringing men’s voices more actively into the conversation, we believe our program will accompany the law by bringing about societal change via dialogue...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/launching-sahiyos-newest-program-bhaiyo-male-allies.html

  • Four women who were pivotal to the movement to end female genital cutting

    end female genital cutting (FGC) has been in effect starting as far back as the latter half of the 19th century through the voices, writing, and research of women who have worked for the rights of women and girls. FGC is present in 92 countries. In...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/four-women-movement-end-fgc.html

  • Everyone’s Responsibility: Discussing the Role Male Allies Play In Preventing Female Genital Cutting

    become involved in conversations about FGC. After a short introduction to our panelist’s work, and a screening of Amiji’s Voices to End FGM/C Film Listen, the Q&A portion of the event was initiated. Panelists answered questions about their work, the...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/responsibility-male-allies-preventing.html

  • Sahiyo stands with AAPI communities experiencing racist violence

    a collaboration between the Asian American Feminist Collective and Bluestockings Bookstore, to hear Asian feminist voices speaking out. Trauma is inherited, and the suffering of some in the AAPI community can take a toll on all members. If you are...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-stands-with-aapi-communities.html

  • Using purity as a means to control women through Christianity and female genital cutting

    opinions on this now, they would probably avoid the question. Over the years, evangelical Christians have softened their voices, particularly in regard to the role of women and the LGBTQ community. This may be attributed to the growing resistance from...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/using-purity-as-a-means.html

  • Female genital cutting: Underacknowledged and underrecognized in the United States

    by Joanna Vergoth, founder and executive director of forma, among others. During the training, we also used some of our Voices to End FGM/C videos to highlight the lack of education on how to support survivors of FGC in the medical field and the...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/female-genital-cutting-underacknowledged.html

  • Practitioner and advocate training: Best practices for working with survivors of gender-based violence

    of gender-based violence. During this event, we provided an overview of FGM/C and GBV, as well as shared videos from our Voices to End FGM/C project. These videos helped our audience better understand the complicated emotions and experiences survivors...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/practitioner-and-advocate-training.html

  • Sahiyo volunteer spotlight: Social media intern Kristel Mendoza Castillo

    been tasked to post content about Sahiyo’s campaigns such as the behind the scenes of Activists’ Retreats, or the ongoing Voices To End FGM/C 2021 project. I have been able to watch and listen to so many people’s stories and that has made me want to...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-volunteer-spotlight-social-media-intern-kristel-mendoza-castillo.html

  • Understanding female genital mutilation/cutting: An ally’s call for action

    and autonomy.” The recognition of the harms of FGM/C is increasing day by day as many are filing petitions, raising their voices and sharing their stories with the help of nongovernmental organizations. I have the opportunity to voice my thoughts...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/understanding-female-genital-mutilation-cutting-ally’s-call-for-action.html

  • Sahiyo staff spotlight: Development coordinator Shelby Smith

    like Sahiyo that speaks out against violence. I love working with a team that has a passionate spirit and uplifts the voices of other women. Sahiyo has such a loving and supportive community that I feel truly honored to be a part of. What words of...

    https://mail.sahiyo.org/sahiyo-blog/sahiyo-staff-spotlight-development-coordinator-shelby-smith.html

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