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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 change minds so that future generations of girls are spared from harm.
of their gender. They wish to extend their gratitude to Sahiyo and StoryCenter for the opportunity to take part in the Voices to end FGM/C project to consider their identity and the nature of their self. Disclaimer This blog was produced by Sahiyo under...
At Sahiyo, we believe in creating a space where all voices are heard and celebrated. We acknowledge the unique experiences of Queer survivors within the FGC community and aim to provide support, inclusivity, and joy! In celebration of Pride Month, we...
time that global FGM/C activists from Africa to Europe, from Australia to Asia and to North America came together to unite voices around a global call to action to end FGM/C. The Asia Network to end FGM/C was also formed during Women Deliver 2019. The...
featured in the Zine is Sahiyo co-founder and Executive Director Mariya Taher’s story Shattered Silences, from Sahiyo’s Voices to End FGM/C project. SOAR seeks to empower South Asian survivors with the goal of moving towards a future free of violence....
Bohra women speak out on the trauma of female genital cutting Growing mumurs against Female Genital Mutilation in India Voices of dissent against FGM ban grow I Underwent Genital Mutilation as a Child – Right Here in the United States Doctor’s arrest...
who wanted to do something to end female genital cutting (FGC) in our communities; it has expanded to include hundreds of voices over the years, and worked to build a movement. Silence is never the answer to creating change, and we've created a platform...
rights issues, particularly those affecting women. She is excited to be a part of an organization which amplifies women’s voices and strives to enact change through collaborative discourse and education. What was your experience of learning about female...
them from FGM/C, a perspective I had not anticipated hearing from, and simultaneously, one thatbrought me much joy. The voices of those who have begun to break the tradition of FGM/C are vital to the activist movement, and I am delighted to hear more of...
and Radical Hope. As someone with a passion for social justice and human rights law, she is dedicated to uplifting the voices and validating the experiences of women through policy change. What was your experience of learning about female genital...
was 1 of 5 inaugural grant recipients from the Crave Women Foundation In October 2020, Sunhak Peace Prize recognized a Voices to End FGM/C video as "Honorable Mention" in the 2020 Peace Motion Graphics Contest. 2019 Sahiyo and StoryCenter awarded...
of domestic and sexual violence, female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C), and other forms of abuse. In 2018, their Voices to End FGM/C collaborative project was initiated, today it, showcases 75 compelling stories, featuring participants from 19+...
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 their emotional journeys, as well as...
support. We believe in the power of collective learning and collaboration, and will continue our commitment to empowering voices, strengthening communities, and ending the cycle of silence surrounding FGC.
and informative blog posts and reflection pieces about FGC. I assist with outreach and community engagement programs like Voices to End FGM/C. I am also very excited to organize and coordinate the logistics of an upcoming webinar that will foster...
encourage everyone to engage in dialogue around FGC, to break the silence around this taboo topic, listen to women’s voices and recognise that FGC is harmful to girls and women. To learn about the history of the Michigan case, click here Read more at...
important to change the minds of those who underwent FGM/C themselves. Mariya highlighted that survivors can also be the voices for their own daughters. An important point I took away from this webinar is that with FGM/C, the problem is not that the law...
and men, civil society organisations, champions, survivors, and grassroots representatives, all came together to unite voices around a global call to action to end FGM. Together, we are asking, no imploring, the international community to prioritize the...
FGC, and the effects that the practice had on the lives of survivors. I’ve always been passionate about supporting women's voices and stories, but there was definitely a learning curve before I felt it was appropriate for me to speak and write about...
days of collective action. Sahiyo U.S. Executive Director Mariya Taher will be a panelist for the fourth session: Survivors Voices: A Panel Discussion on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting for Survivors on Feb 7th at 10 am EST. The Network invites...
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