Ending FGM – Fight the Mansplaining, Toxic Masculinity, and Patriarchy

male engagement program, Bhaiyo, has launched a month-long public awareness campaign to uplift the importance of male voices and allies in ending FGC. If youwould like to contribute, please email sheena@sahiyo.org. Related: The practice of khatna on...

The practice of khatna on girls must stop / છોકરીઓ પર ખત્નાની પ્રથા બંધ થવી જોઈએ

male engagement program, Bhaiyo, has launched a month-long public awareness campaign to uplift the importance of male voices and allies in ending FGC. If you would like to contribute, please email sheena@sahiyo.org. Related: Breaking the Silence: A...

Sahiyo is thrilled The Gambia decided to keep the FGC ban in place!

country in the world to overturn a law banning FGC, setting a dangerous precedent worldwide. Sahiyo advisory member and Voices to End FGC alumni Absa Samba is a Gambian FGC survivor who told The Associated Press she celebrated with others in front of...

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

these systems work, but that work is meaningless without involving those communities and individuals impacted by FGC, the voices of survivors are needed to contribute to those laws, Joanne explained. “At the time a majority of people who [shared their...

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Takeaways from Sahiyo’s Webinar on Framing FGM/C

and experiences, many remarking on how the personal stories shared deeply moved them. Digital stories shown from the Voices to End FGM/C project sparked meaningful reflections on how the way we talk about FGM/C impacts both the movement and those...

Sahiyo U.S. Releases New Impact Report: Policy Outreach, Education, and Advocacy Program

the creation of state-level coalitions dedicated to advocating for policy changes that address FGC. Uplift andinclude the voices of survivors in educating policymakers. Increase individual civic engagement in the legislative process and ensure that...

Volunteer Spotlight: Policy Intern Juliet Shires

Juliet is excited to be working with Sahiyo to join the fight against gender-based violence, bringing marginalized voices to the forefront. When and how did you first get involved with Sahiyo? I began my time at Sahiyo as a policy intern at the end of...

Paving the Path to End FGC in Washington State! Year 1 in Review

The final in-person meeting for the year was hosted on June 13th, and included a screening session of videos from Sahiyo’s Voices to End FGM/C project titled, “Video Screening & Discussion with Survivors of FGM/C in Washington State.” This event was...

Donor Spotlight: Brad Mazon

a violation of women's autonomy and an act of patriarchy. Why do you feel it’s soimportant to support male engagement and voices within the movement to end FGM/C? There's no sex that's greater than the other. I believe that I am an anti-patriarchy and...

How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?

needed. If you are uncomfortable sharing personal stories connected to FGC and those who you know are connected to it, the Voices to End FGM/C website is a great resource for showcasing how FGC impacts individuals globally. The power of storytelling in...

The forgotten history of female genital cutting in the United States

survivors help to humanize the issue and bring attention to the physical and psychological trauma caused by FGC. Their voices are powerful tools for advocacy and education, helping to shift public perception of the practice and inspire action against...

Sahiyo U.S. Engages Community Stakeholders in Seattle, Washington to Advance Senate Bill 5453 Initiatives

and community-based organizations to share their insights for the potential direction of the project. Most importantly, the voices of survivors and community members impacted by FGM/C were at the forefront of this discussion, guiding our conversations...

Reflections on Pain, Stigma, and Activism

issues. The panelists included: Lakshmi Anantnaryan, who is an international women's rights activist and alumni of Sahiyo’s Voices to End FGM/C project Grace Culqui, a women’s health advocate and an intern at TightLipped Lomaris Diaz, a veterinary...

Sahiyo’s Second Annual Silent Auction & Comedy Show Reflection

of support. With the help of our incredible donors and supporters, we raised over $13K. Our five-day celebration of women’s voices began on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, by opening our virtual auction stacked with some incredible donations from our...

Sahiyo’s Second Annual Women’s Day Celebration and Silent Auction

begin on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 and end on Sunday, March 10, 2024. During this five-day event, we will celebrate women’s voices with video spotlights, stories, and entertainment. This program includes a Comedy Show taking place on March 7th at 5pm...

Sahiyo’s Second Annual Silent Auction and Comedy Show

will open on Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2024 and close on Sunday, Mar. 10, 2024. During this 5-day event, we will celebrate women's voices with video spotlights, stories, and entertainment. For more information about the event, donating auction items,...

FGC in India

2024 10 Things About FGM/C in South Asia – Voices from Communities Activists See India as New Front in Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation 2023 ‘we are not like them’: reinventing modernity within tradition in the debates on female khatna / female...

I Am SORRY!

a ban on FGM/C in The Gambia in 2015. I know the power of storytelling, which is also what attracted me to attend the 2024 Voices to End FGM/C workshop. This is the story I chose to share: Over the phone, one of my cousins informed me that they had cut...

To Speak

By Aisha Dorley I first came across the Voices to END FGM/C platform in the fall of 2022. The videos were so personal, vulnerable, and gripping. At the same time, they were educational in a way that no article or research paper could be. When I was...