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Women’s Day, Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023 and close on Sunday, Mar. 12, 2023. To kick off our 5-day celebration of women’s voices, we are excited to announce that on Wednesday, March 8th at 5pm PST/ 8pm EST, Zahra Noorbakhsh, hailed as a “must listen,” by...
in our public awareness campaigns 176 people attended Bhaiyo male-engagement webinars 28 blog posts written to uplift the voices of male activists 81.3% of members have joined additional programming efforts after joining Bhaiyo February 6th is a day for...
The collection is woven together with a united sentiment and a joint hope that the videos will build a critical mass of voices from within FGM/C-practicing communities, calling for the harmful practice’s abandonment. A panel discussion on female genital...
such gatherings. It pushes us outside our comfort zones but allows us a space to share, to feel important, to know that our voices, our thoughts, and perspectives are appreciated and heard, and most importantly, a reminder, that we are never alone. I...
their lives in many different ways throughout their lives. It’s something that we work very hard to make sure that men’s voices are heard, that they are allies, and that they also are sharing their stories. Particularly, for a very long time within the...
service provider training session, and developing informational handouts and a screening guide for Sahiyo and StoryCenter’s Voices to End FGM/C program. How has your involvement with Sahiyo impacted your life? My experience with Sahiyo has been...
Women's Day, Wednesday, March 8th and close on Sunday, March 12th. To kick-off our 5-day celebration of women's voices, we're hosting a virtual evening of comedy and entertainment in a live comedy show on Wednesday, March 8th at 5pm PST/ 8pm EST. Join...
to both the survivors and the mothers: Remain empathetic. Both of you may be struggling. Be kind. Do not raise your voices while talking. Do not accuse each other. Listen when the other person talks. Both of you have the right to say your part. Have...
their desires. It is on us to be the change. We must question this violation of human rights and ensure that we raise our voices against this harmful practice, not just for our daughters, but the many more daughters all around us.
(FGM/C) is a Practice of the Past” was an unprecedented event from civil society for civil society to unite voices and come together around a global Call to Action to end FGM/C and support FGM/C survivors. The event convened civil society organizations,...
of support. With the help of our incredible donors and supporters, we raised over $14K. Our five-day celebration of women’s voices began on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, with a fun and interactive virtual live comedy show featuring incredible comedians,...
practice? Recently I read something that Sahiyo had put out in their Annual Report about critical mass: if there are more voices, if there are enough people in a community who say no, this practice cannot happen. Then only real change can be achieved....
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....
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...
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