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21. Sahiyo’s U.S. Communications Manager is awarded a Masters degree with merit
(News & Blog)
... to draw conclusions about how this globalized philosophy of teaching gets localized. Lara examined the concepts of universality versus relativity, and applied this tension to global sex education efforts. ...
Created on 09 March 2021
22. Bhaiyo: Male Allies
(Programs)
... in this movement Each One, Reach Bhaiyo, a public awareness campaign that encourages advocates to speak to men on FGC in their communities. Program Impact Report 2021-2022 The report ...
Created on 21 December 2020
23. Let’s Talk FGC: A fireside chat with Mariya Taher and Farzana Esmail
(News & Blog)
... pass state legislation that would ban FGC and create education and outreach programs for survivors. The Manhattan Young Democrats named you 2017 Engendering Progress Honoree and ABC News did a special ...
Created on 25 June 2020
24. The movement to end FGM/C: Looking back at the 2010s and looking forward in 2020
(News & Blog)
... platforms to nurture this dialogue: the Each One Reach One campaign, the I Am Bohra photo campaign, our storytelling blog, Thaal Pe Charcha, Sahiyo Stories, Faces for Change, the Male Ally campaign, and ...
Created on 11 January 2020
25. Volunteer Spotlight: Mariam Sabir
(News & Blog)
... is the collective effort of everyone’s small contributions and their passion that has allowed Sahiyo to reach where it is and where it will be in the future. I am so happy to be a part of that growth! ...
Created on 14 July 2019
26. My decision as a mother to not cut my daughters
(News & Blog)
... cultural beliefs and the scientific quest. I reached out to a few of my doctor family members to understand if there was any scientific aspect. All of them discouraged the practice. That is when the light ...
Created on 21 February 2019
27. Trauma and Female Genital Cutting, Part 1: What is trauma?
(News & Blog)
... culturally-sensitive clinical services to women affected by FGC, and also offering psychoeducational outreach, advocacy and awareness training to hospitals, social service agencies, universities and the ...
Created on 26 February 2018
28. Sahiyo Activist Needs Assessment: Learning How To Support FGC Activists
(News & Blog)
... education about the prevalence and impact of FGC, community outreach initiatives, and supporting survivors and activists, with the ultimate goal of driving positive social change around gender violence. ...
Created on 07 February 2018
29. The unsolved riddle: conversations with survivors (Part 2)
(News & Blog)
... consent can cause a lifelong impact on a girl’s sexuality when they are an adult – one that is eternally painful. Amber and I gauged each other’s expressions with an uncertainty only we could discern. ...
Created on 06 January 2018
30. ‘I feel dirty and violated’: A Bohra survivor of Female Genital Cutting shares her story
(News & Blog)
... When we reached the house, my nani talked to this lady and introduced me to her. We went into a room in the back where three other older ladies were present. I was told to remove my pants and lie down ...
Created on 08 November 2017
31. ‘Can I Check Your Khatna?’
(News & Blog)
... body and what has to be done to it? The thought that angers me the most is that this story has only just reached my ears now. Other Bohras probably don’t even know about the creepy thing this bhai saab ...
Created on 05 September 2017
32. U.S. Muslim Leaders Stance on FGM/C (also known as Female Circumcision)
(News & Blog)
... communities on sexual & reproductive health and sexual violence in general, and reach out to social workers, and other expert organizations when necessary Organizations that are equipped to facilitate ...
Created on 08 June 2017
33. Each One Reach One 2: Read this conversation guide to get started
(News & Blog)
by Sahiyo and WeSpeakOut Each One Reach One 2, our month-long outreach campaign that coincides with Ramzan, calls upon everyone, especially Bohra women and men, to reach out to at least one other Bohra ...
Created on 31 May 2017
34. Announcing Each One Reach One 2: Let's discuss Khatna this Ramza
(News & Blog)
EACH ONE REACH ONE 2: Taking the conversation forward…. Ramzan 2017 A campaign by Sahiyo and We Speak Out   In this holy month of Ramzan, we invite you to participate in Each One Reach One 2, the second ...
Created on 30 May 2017
35. What can Bohras learn from a new report on the global status of female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... have spoken out openly, but many more are reaching out to us privately, on a regular basis, to offer their support to this unprecedented movement. Sahiyo’s online survey of Dawoodi Bohra ...
Created on 16 October 2016
36. "You have no right over your body." Things khatna supporters have told m
(News & Blog)
... have also included my answers to their reasons: Cousin – It is Rasullah’s sunnah (the Prophet’s preaching for the benefit of people, not a compulsion) which has been taken after. My response – If ...
Created on 12 September 2016
37. Last Day of Each One Reach One
(News & Blog)
Each One Reach One, a unique campaign by Sahiyo (in collaboration with Speak Out on FGM), started a month back on NO FGC/M day, has almost come to an end. Today, on the International Women’s day, Sahiyo ...
Created on 08 March 2016
38. New U.S. CDC Study Still Under Reports FGC in this Country
(News & Blog)
... of this oversight in the estimate, the increased figure does validate the need for the U.S. government to provide more education and outreach to practicing communities living in the United States. The ...
Created on 06 March 2016
39. Each One, Reach One - A FGC Public Outreach Campaign
(News & Blog)
Each One, Reach One A campaign to raise awareness about female genital cutting among Bohras by Sahiyo and Speak Out on FGM February 6 – March 8, 2016 The Bohras are the only known community in India to ...
Created on 04 February 2016
40. How I took part in the Each One, Reach Bhaiyo Campaign: My experience with different Bhaiyos 
(News & Blog)
By Anonymous In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, Sahiyo launched our campaign “Each One, Reach Bhaiyo.” During this campaign, Sahiyo encouraged community members to reach out to and educate ...
Created on 22 March 2022
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