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141. Stop female circumcision, Dawoodi Bohra authorities tell community members in Australia
(News & Blog)
... court, community authorities have issued a notice to all Bohras in Australia asking them to obey the law of the land and stop the practice of khatna or female circumcision. The notice has drawn cheers ...
Created on 16 February 2016
142. The Practice of Khatna or Female Genital Mutilation amongst the Dawoodi (Daudi) Bohra Shia Muslim Community – Part 1
(News & Blog)
... the focus and global attention due to the fact ‘khatna‘ or FGM/C is pervasive and secretly practised amongst the members of the Dawoodi Bohra Shia Muslim community (emphasis mine).  The cultural practice ...
Created on 19 January 2016
143. You don’t know how much you need it until it’s over
(News & Blog)
... with loneliness — besides the obvious — is how, sometimes, you don’t realize how lonely you are until you aren’t. Like many survivors, my relationship with the Dawoodi Bohra community is… different. Sometimes ...
Created on 04 June 2025
144. The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting via Legislation in Connecticut
(News & Blog)
... a Change.org petition was created by Sahiyo Co-founder and Executive Director Mariya Taher and Sahiyo Advisory Board member Zehra Patwa, two community-based advocates working to end FGM/C, to advocate ...
Created on 02 June 2025
145. The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Montana
(News & Blog)
... or total removal of the female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. Community Education and Outreach: Recognizing the importance of awareness, the bill proposed ...
Created on 02 June 2025
146. Intern Spotlight: Katie Bai
(News & Blog)
... there ways in which Sahiyo has already impacted your life? Sahiyo has helped me recognize the tireless work from nonprofits, legislators, activists, volunteers, and community members that legislative ...
Created on 10 April 2025
147. Reflecting on “Storytelling as a Tool for Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C) Survivor-Centered Change” at CSW 69
(News & Blog)
... setting. This moment reminded us how powerful and vulnerable storytelling can be—even long after the initial release of the stories. As members of the Dawoodi Bohra community, both Zehra and Leena spoke ...
Created on 21 March 2025
148. Reframing FGM/C Through an Intersectional Lens at CSW69
(News & Blog)
... for a model grounded in community education and collective responsibility. This context-specific approach focuses on engaging communities through dialogue, awareness-building, and and trust-based interventions ...
Created on 18 March 2025
149. Announcing Our New T&TA MA Coordinator: Olivia Harris
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo is pleased to share that we have recently hired Olivia Harris as our new Massachusetts Community Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator. Olivia joined the team in January 2025 to support Sahiyo ...
Created on 12 March 2025
150. 2025 Comedy Show & Auction Sponsor Spotlight: Zehra Patwa
(News & Blog)
... includes survivors of FGC, anti-FGC activists, health care providers, and the general public. What personally inspires you or your team to advocate for social justice and community well-being? As someone ...
Created on 06 March 2025
151. Sahiyo Welcomes Elaina Baliner as Our New Development & Programs Fellow
(News & Blog)
... grant funds, contributing to trainings through presentations and resource development, and writing articles for Sahiyo’s blog, Elaina has already made a difference in our community. We are thrilled to ...
Created on 27 February 2025
152. Positive Masculinity; A Critical Tool in the Movement to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... norms. She emphasized that a whole community approach is needed so that the perspectives of men and boys are included because men can also be barriers to change if you don’t engage with them. Dr. Chesang ...
Created on 20 February 2025
153. Massachusetts Community Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator
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Massachusetts Community Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator
Created on 12 March 2025
154. Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds
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Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds
Created on 12 March 2025
155. Survivor & Community Engagement Toolkit
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Survivor & Community Engagement Toolkit
Created on 11 March 2025
156. Self and Community Care
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Self and Community Care
Created on 05 September 2024
157. Community
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Community
Created on 03 June 2022
158. Announcing Our New T&TA MA Coordinator: Olivia Harris
(Article tagged with: Massachusetts Community Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator)
Sahiyo is pleased to share that we have recently hired Olivia Harris as our new Massachusetts Community Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator. Olivia joined the team in January 2025 to support Sahiyo ...
Created on 12 March 2025
159. Announcing Our New T&TA MA Coordinator: Olivia Harris
(Article tagged with: Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds)
Sahiyo is pleased to share that we have recently hired Olivia Harris as our new Massachusetts Community Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator. Olivia joined the team in January 2025 to support Sahiyo ...
Created on 12 March 2025
160. Announcing Our New T&TA MA Coordinator: Olivia Harris
(Article tagged with: Survivor & Community Engagement Toolkit)
Sahiyo is pleased to share that we have recently hired Olivia Harris as our new Massachusetts Community Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator. Olivia joined the team in January 2025 to support Sahiyo ...
Created on 12 March 2025