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41. My Story, My Voice
(News & Blog)
... as my community told me that being cut was something to be proud of.  It would not be until much later in my life that I would realize what was taken from me, that I would fully understand the scope ...
Created on 05 November 2024
42. To Speak
(News & Blog)
... the realization that as an advocate from a practicing community, my voice could also make a difference in this movement. Although I have never undergone FGM/C, the issue has still affected my life.I ...
Created on 05 November 2024
43. On My Own Terms
(News & Blog)
... my community. However, finding a platform that allows me to take ownership of my story—and have autonomy and control over the things that I share—is rare. So, when I heard about this opportunity, I thought ...
Created on 05 November 2024
44. I Am SORRY!
(News & Blog)
... made it feel like we were a family. I felt safe and supported throughout the process and I am glad to be in the same community with champions who are all passionately working to end FGM/C.  I want my ...
Created on 05 November 2024
45. My Journey to Advocacy
(News & Blog)
... I at first thought I was intruding on a safe space for women who have experienced something I haven’t, it turned out to be the community I never knew I needed. Over the next few weeks, my excitement about ...
Created on 05 November 2024
46. 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
47. The Washington Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Dr. Muna Osman
(News & Blog)
... beyond obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) professionals about the negative short- and long-term impacts of the practice.  Gaining the trust of her own community was one of Dr. Osman's biggest challenges.  ...
Created on 24 October 2024
48. 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
49. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... such as social media, public events, and other types of community gatherings.  By spreading your message, you can garner more support from your community and engage stakeholders.  Creating change ...
Created on 22 October 2024
50. Interview with Zehra Patwa of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... U.S.’s Advisory Board Chair and co-founder of WeSpeakOut.  When she was in her 40s, Patwa discovered that FGM/C was taking place in the Dawoodi Bohra community she belongs to. “I was shown an interview ...
Created on 20 October 2024
51. Reflecting on the "Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in California - Past, Present, and Future" Webina
(News & Blog)
... providers, and community members who are already working on ending FGM/C in the state: Dr. Nina Smart and Athia Carrim of the Greater LA FGM Task Force, as well as Orchid Pusey of the San Francisco Asian ...
Created on 17 October 2024
52. Walking Together: My Experience at the Annual Walk to End Female Genital Mutilation in D.C.
(News & Blog)
By Samman Masud This year, I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Annual Walk to End Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), held in Washington, D.C. on September 28th, 2024. The sense of community ...
Created on 17 October 2024
53. Reflecting on the NAPIESV ARP SA Grantees Gathering in Honolulu, Hawaii
(News & Blog)
... the event, the team reflected on and shared key milestones, including hiring Community Engagement Coordinator Samman Masud, hosting its first in-person Activists Retreat since the Covid-19 pandemic, and ...
Created on 17 October 2024
54. Join Us for an Inspiring Webinar: Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change
(News & Blog)
... for raising awareness and creating change Promote Dialogue: Foster empathy, exchange diverse perspectives and generate innovative ideas for advocacy and community engagement, emphasizing the role of ...
Created on 15 October 2024
55. Asian Women's Shelter Staff Training II (2022-04-20
(Events Calendar/Asian Women's Shelter Staff Training II)
... data, enhanced research, and community engagement. This training will explore how FGC relates to other forms of GBV and how staff members and volunteers at Asain Women's Shelter can address the needs of ...
Created on 05 April 2022
56. Engaging Frontline Professionals on Providing Services to Survivors of Female Genital Cutting in Massachusetts (2022-05-10)
(Events Calendar/Engaging Frontline Professionals on Providing Services to Survivors of Female Genital Cutting in Massachusetts)
... data, enhanced research, and community engagement. Child Advocates, Forensic Interviewers, Legal Advocates, and Law Enforcement may have various encounters with FGM/C survivors throughout their careers. ...
Created on 05 April 2022
57. Voices To End FGM/C Reunion (2022-07-08)
(Events Calendar/Voices To End FGM/C Reunion)
Voices To End FGM/C Reunion On July 8th we will be hosting a virtual reunion for the Voices To End FGM/C Alumni! Our goal for this event is to continue to foster connection and community between our storytellers. ...
Created on 29 June 2022
58. A Quiet Violence: Navigating Female Genital Cutting as an LGBTQ+ Survivor (2022-06-23)
(Events Calendar/A Quiet Violence: Navigating Female Genital Cutting as an LGBTQ+ Survivor)
...  Afiqa (she/they) is a Malay Muslim gender-nonconforming survivor of FGC in Singapore. They volunteer with End FGC Singapore, a community-led campaign aiming to empower Muslim communities in Singapore ...
Created on 29 June 2022
59. Sahiyo Discusses: You Still Look the Same (2022-09-21)
(Events Calendar/Sahiyo Discusses: You Still Look the Same)
... stories and experiences of women everywhere. While also working to build community and connections, this book club will be a fundraising opportunity for Sahiyo to help continue to support our diverse ...
Created on 06 August 2022
60. Bhaiyo February Community Meeting (2023-02-23)
(Events Calendar/Bhaiyo February Community Meeting)
Bhaiyo February Community Meeting Date: Thursday, February 23rd  Time: 9:00 am EST (New York) / 7:30 pm IST (India)  Who: Current Bhaiyo members & Prospective Bhaiyo members (anyone interested in supporting ...
Created on 05 February 2023