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1. Donate to Sahiyo
Created on 10 March 2021
2. About - Funders & Partners
Created on 02 December 2020
3. Sahiyo Releases Toolkit for Survivor and Community Engagement to Address FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... will equip advocates with the tools they need to foster dialogues, build trust, and mobilize communities to challenge harmful social norms, ultimately contributing to the prevention of FGM/C and the empowerment ...
Created on 11 March 2025
4. Join Sahiyo, the Asian Women’s Shelter, and Silence Speaks for a Parallel Event at the 69th Session of Commission on the Status of Women in New York
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... City (NYC).  The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a global body committed to the protection, advancement, and empowerment of women. Launched in 1941, CSW seeks to highlight the lives of women ...
Created on 11 February 2025
5. Join Us for an Inspiring Webinar: Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change
(News & Blog)
... to share their voices, we can channel their energy into addressing FGC more effectively. Education and Empowerment: Knowledge and confidence are the cornerstones of effective advocacy. This webinar aims ...
Created on 15 October 2024
6. Key takeaways from the “From Rhetoric to Reality: Closing the Funding Gap to End FGM/C” event
(News & Blog)
... Program at Wallace Global Fund Stephanie Baric, Senior Gender-Based Violence Technical Advisor (FGM/C & CEFMU), USAID's Office of Gender Equality & Women's Empowerment   Sharon Armstrong, the Director-General ...
Created on 09 May 2024
7. It's a Marathon, Not a Rac
(News & Blog)
... at a global scale. Amie is a human rights advocate, as well as a champion for women and girls' rights and empowerment. She is also the co-founder of Think Young Women, a young women-led organization in ...
Created on 12 January 2024
8. Turning Grief into Purpose
(News & Blog)
... the danger.” Gugulethu ‘Gugu’ Makhari is a dynamic force dedicated to championing women's rights, human rights, and youth empowerment on a global scale. As the Chair of the Commission on Women's Rights ...
Created on 12 January 2024
9. You mean it’s not supposed to hurt when I pee?
(News & Blog)
... of training, program planning, evaluation, and dissemination. With a strong commitment to prompting wellbeing, advocacy, and empowerment to the most vulnerable populations, Mukangu founded Johari Africa; ...
Created on 11 January 2024
10. Sahiyo Discusses book club to hold next event in September
(News & Blog)
... With themes including feminism, equality, bodily autonomy, women-centered movements, and sexual empowerment, this club will focus on uplifting the stories and experiences of women everywhere.   On ...
Created on 06 September 2023
11. Tufts University hosts panel to raise awareness of FGC
(News & Blog)
... of the End FGM European Network, and Dr. Salma Abdalla.  WIIR aims to explore opportunities for women studying international relations at Tufts, as well as to create a space of dialogue and empowerment ...
Created on 15 May 2023
12. Volunteer spotlight: Editorial Intern Cecilia Mwakenya
(News & Blog)
... Dada, as well as a news reporter at Hekima FM and the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC). Cecilia is passionate about women and girl's empowerment and has been telling human interest stories on human ...
Created on 19 April 2023
13. Why sex educators need to know about female genital cutting (FGC)
(News & Blog)
...  With every community they work with, the goal of sex educators should always be empowerment. We should strive to promote safe spaces for open dialogue, validate emotions, and share knowledge to guide ...
Created on 28 November 2022
14. Celebrating October 11th - International Day of the Girl Child
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This October 11th marked the Tenth Annual Day of the Girl Child, a day created by the United Nations General Assembly to highlight girls’ empowerment and promotion of their rights as well as to address ...
Created on 24 October 2022
15. Support Sahiyo in our work to uplift and protect girls on the Tenth Annual International Day of the Girl Child
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By Meg Sinnott This October 11th marks the Tenth Annual Day of the Girl Child, a day created by the United Nations General Assembly to highlight girls’ empowerment and promotion of their rights as well ...
Created on 11 October 2022
16. An Emergency Within an Emergency: The Crises of Climate Change and Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... Responsive Budgeting, Gender Mainstreaming as well as Women Empowerment. Domtila Chesang is a champion fighting to end FGM, child marriage and other harmful cultural practices. She has been advocating ...
Created on 09 September 2022
17. PRESS RELEASE: Sahiyo & Asian Women’s Shelter Collaborate to Inform Crisis Line for Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(News & Blog)
... empowerment.  The goal of this collaborative project between Sahiyo and AWS is to address gaps in resources for underrepresented populations of survivors in the U.S. in need of support services to reduce ...
Created on 24 August 2022
18. Sahiyo's Giving Circle ...
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GIVE THE GIFT OF EMPOWERMENT WHAT IS SAHIYO’S GIVING CIRCLE? Sahiyo’s Giving Circle is a community of donors committed to providing dialogue, education, and collaboration ...
Created on 22 August 2022
19. Sahiyo Discusses book club holds next event in September
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... a  chosen piece of media. With themes including feminism, equality, bodily autonomy, women-centered movements, and sexual empowerment, this club will focus on uplifting the stories and experiences of women ...
Created on 04 August 2022
20. Volunteer spotlight: Development Intern Shatize Pope
(News & Blog)
... to specialise in international law with the hopes of one day working for The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. Shatize is very passionate about creating a safe space ...
Created on 03 August 2022
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  • About Us
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    • Contact us
  • Our Programs
    • Community Outreach
      • Advocacy & Travel Award
      • Survivor and Community Engagement Toolkit
    • Voices to End FGM/C
    • Training and Technical Assistance
    • Activists Retreat
    • Research
      • Critical Intersections
    • Bhaiyo: Male Allies
    • Policy
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  • Our Impact
    • Newsletters
    • Awards and Distinctions
    • In the Media
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    • Events
    • Sign the Petition
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    • Submissions
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    • Sahiyo Resources
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    • FGC Survivor Support Line
    • FGC in Dawoodi Bohra Community
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