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21. What Not to Say
(News & Blog)
... extensive engagement in human rights advocacy, including roles within the strategic communications department and participation in human rights for youth campaigns at Amnesty International USA. Samman ...
Created on 24 December 2024
22. Sustainable Development Goals: How the UNs Benchmarks Align with Sahiyo’s Mission to End Female Gential Cutting
(News & Blog)
... policy and advocacy. These initiatives are within Sahiyo’s reach and reflect our commitment to addressing SDG 3 and SDG 5. However, realizing them requires the support and resources that come from our ...
Created on 12 December 2024
23. Reflections on the Sahiyo Activist Retreat: A Transformative Experience
(News & Blog)
... during the retreat reminded me of the Egyptian women and their family members, many of whom shared harrowing stories of survival. Their resilience and courage continues to fuel my advocacy today, and it ...
Created on 12 December 2024
24. Not Who I Am
(News & Blog)
... in gender based violence my whole life and as a survivor myself it’s important to share my story. I wanted to take my advocacy forward, and while I’ve been vocal about FGC in writing and in closed circles, ...
Created on 21 November 2024
25. The Washington Coalition to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Interview Series: Amie Kujabi
(News & Blog)
... other African nations. She credits much of this progress to young people taking the lead in advocacy efforts against the practice.  "Young people of our generation are actually taking the lead in trying ...
Created on 19 November 2024
26. Support
(News & Blog)
... mine. In this workshop, I really enjoyed learning, and listening to all the stories of the other participants, each of which are different and important.  My advocacy is something that will never stop. ...
Created on 19 November 2024
27. Global Collaboration to End FGM/C Conference 2024
(News & Blog)
... conversations with these partners sought to address a key challenge to progress in global FGM/C advocacy: the funding gap and significant lack of resources allocated to prevent and respond to violence ...
Created on 18 November 2024
28. Reflecting on the webinar "Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change
(News & Blog)
On November 4, Sahiyo U.S. hosted a vibrant webinar titled: Youth Advocacy Against Female Genital Cutting (FGC): A Conversation on Change, where a global community of advocates, educators, medical professionals, ...
Created on 14 November 2024
29. Training Recap: An Introduction to Female Genital Cutting with AshaKiran
(News & Blog)
... specific laws against FGC, emphasizing the importance of advocacy, policy change, and increased awareness in areas where legal protections for women and girls remain limited. Participants explored the ...
Created on 14 November 2024
30. Breaking the Silence
(News & Blog)
... has allowed me to begin addressing the scars and pain of my own past. My digital story captures this journey of healing, advocacy, and the steps I've taken to raise awareness and give support to other survivors. ...
Created on 05 November 2024
31. My Story, My Voice
(News & Blog)
... she is a dedicated development worker and a passionate human rights activist, focusing her advocacy on the rights of women, girls, and vulnerable children. She proudly represents several prestigious organizations, ...
Created on 05 November 2024
32. To Speak
(News & Blog)
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 ...
Created on 05 November 2024
33. On My Own Terms
(News & Blog)
... own terms. I also hope to inspire more people to get involved in the advocacy to end FGM. Through my story, I want people to understand the life-changing impact this practice has on women and girls. I ...
Created on 05 November 2024
34. I Am SORRY!
(News & Blog)
... her life. All I can say is “I am sorry!” Isatou Jeng is a program management specialist with 13 years of experience and diverse skills in social justice, youth development, human rights advocacy, ...
Created on 05 November 2024
35. My Journey to Advocacy
(News & Blog)
By Fadima Tall When I was invited to join the Sahiyo Voices to End FGM/C workshop, I was hesitant to accept. I had only been in the field of FGM/C advocacy for a few months and was still finding my footing ...
Created on 05 November 2024
36. Staff Spotlight: Communications Assistant Kira Omans
(News & Blog)
Kira joins Sahiyo with a background in humanitarian advocacy, communications, community outreach, and storytelling. She completed her B.F.A. with a concentration in Stage and Screen Performance and a Communications ...
Created on 05 November 2024
37. The forgotten history of female genital cutting in the United States
(News & Blog)
... from FGC and support survivors.  Today, various efforts are being made to end FGC in the U.S. through education, advocacy, and community outreach programs. Educational initiatives aimed at informing ...
Created on 24 October 2024
38. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... to not only become a voter but to be fully politically engaged.  A few months ago, I attended a webinar hosted by API-GBV on advocacy and issues education, and I’ll be sharing what I learned from the ...
Created on 22 October 2024
39. Interview with Zehra Patwa of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... of this practice, for me, is that you don’t even give girls and women a chance, by cutting them…you risk so much pain, so much trauma.” A large part of her advocacy relates to her work with her own organization, ...
Created on 20 October 2024
40. Join Us for an Inspiring Webinar: Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change
(News & Blog)
... this important discussion. Date: November 4, 2024 Time: 12:30 pm ET / 9:30 pm PT Registration Link: https://bit.ly/FGCYouthAdvocacy  Why This Webinar Matters This webinar recognizes the vital ...
Created on 15 October 2024