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I made with the other participants and the support we were able to give each other within our shared mission to uplift our voices and end this practice. What kind of impact would you like your story to have? I hope my story will break the silence and...
sentiment. The women’s joint hope in creating and sharing these videos is to build towards reaching the critical mass of voices needed to prompt social change. They hope their stories demonstrate that there is an increasing trend of support for...
our ownterms. I also appreciated the welcoming environment, which allowed everyone, including non-survivors, to share their voices. This openness, I believe, made it comfortable and safe for everyone to be vulnerable and share their thoughts and...
for years, there’s always something new to learn and ways to grow. To my fellow activists: thank you for your courage, your voices, and your unwavering commitment to this cause. Together, we are stronger.
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...
with other survivors, women, and girls at risk. However, I had never shared my story publicly until I joined the Sahiyo Voices to End FGM/C workshop in 2024. At the workshop, I created a video and shared a story from my childhood that had been buried...
power of collective action, emphasizing that “Women can make a real difference, only if they team up, stand up for their voices, and act.”
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...
my homeland of Kenya. I do this through my organization The New Dawn Pacesetter, where I act as the director uplifting the voices of women and girls. I also will attend the Commission on the Status of Women to use my voice as an advocacy tool. How do...
through cross-border cooperation, shared knowledge and resources, and survivor-informed approaches. By bringing diverse voices and expertise together, the Americas Alliance aims to build capacity, amplify advocacy, and create lasting change....
Reflections from past activists: We had a viewing where we watched reflections from activists who participated in the Voices to End FGC workshop. By hearing these reflections, I was reminded of thepower of storytelling in advocacy. Art time: The Sahiyo...
March 5th, 2025 and close on Sunday, March 9th, 2025. During this five-day fundraising event, we'll celebrate women's voices with comedy, stories, and entertainment. We’re incredibly grateful to all of our generous sponsors and supporters who have...
social mobilization, and storytelling techniques to train communities to build a critical mass of community-based voices against FGM/C and lead the change to end it. We also partner with frontline professionals (e.g. healthcare providers) to create...
conversation- men, adolescents, community leaders, elders, religious figures, teachers, and other local officials. The more voices we bring to the table, the stronger we become as a movement! “Unless you are engaged with the community, it's very very...
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