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1. You don’t know how much you need it until it’s over
(News & Blog)
... working on programming and logistics for in-person and virtual retreats alike. The 2025 Activists’ Retreat was my second in-person retreat. I’m not a retreat veteran by any means, but I truly thought I ...
Created on 04 June 2025
2. Reflecting on “Storytelling as a Tool for Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C) Survivor-Centered Change” at CSW 69
(News & Blog)
... and deeply personal experiences to the conversation.  During the panel, two of the storytellers, Zehra and Leena, reflected on the renewed and unexpected emotions they felt while watching their digital ...
Created on 21 March 2025
3. 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
4. Positive Masculinity; A Critical Tool in the Movement to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... personal level.  Sometimes for change to occur, it also takes an external agent (i.e. legal mechanisms), as we saw recently in The Gambia. To me, positive masculinity is about recognizing and acting on ...
Created on 20 February 2025
5. Intern Spotlight: Fundraising & Auction Intern Lisa Zhu
(News & Blog)
... life? As someone with no personal connection to FGM/C, I initially questioned whether I had a place in this movement. Additionally, as a high school student, I felt under qualified to make real, impactful ...
Created on 14 January 2025
6. "The Beginning" screened at a special Thaal Pe Charcha event in Mumba
(News & Blog)
... Pune in India and two in the United States, reaching nearly 100 participants.  Our October event was special for many reasons. First, it was an in-person TPC event that we were able to host after nearly ...
Created on 11 December 2024
7. The Washington Coalition to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Interview Series: Amie Kujabi
(News & Blog)
... been involved in working to end violence against women since she was a teenager. Her personal experience as a survivor of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), has shaped her path as an advocate. ...
Created on 19 November 2024
8. Breaking the Silence
(News & Blog)
... awareness and inspire others to join the movement to end FGM/C. What story did you choose to tell and create into a digital story? I chose to tell my personal story as a survivor of FGM/C. This experience ...
Created on 05 November 2024
9. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... and greets, and congressional visits. Decide which one is best for your education and advocacy purposes. 2. Schedule a Meeting You can also schedule an in-person meeting with your representative. The ...
Created on 22 October 2024
10. Reflecting on the "Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in California - Past, Present, and Future" Webina
(News & Blog)
... to address survivors of FGM/C. The audience was very engaged, with many participants expressing their eagerness to dive deeper into the topic and sharing their personal experiences working with the issue ...
Created on 17 October 2024
11. Walking Together: My Experience at the Annual Walk to End Female Genital Mutilation in D.C.
(News & Blog)
... a virtual space, but haven’t met in person. Some participants traveled all the way from Seattle and California to walk with other community members, while others joined from the DC metro area and surrounding ...
Created on 17 October 2024
12. 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
13. Join Us for an Inspiring Webinar: Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change
(News & Blog)
... webinar is more than just a conversation—it’s a call to action. By participating, you will: Empower Youth Advocates: Provide a space for young advocates to share experiences and personal strategies ...
Created on 15 October 2024
14. Healing from Khatna with EMDR
(News & Blog)
... way, it helps the person to make sense of and resignify the trauma, resulting in a more adaptive and coherent narrative of the past experience and their life. In a nutshell, this is how it is performed: ...
Created on 24 September 2024
15. Takeaways from Sahiyo’s Webinar on Framing FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... and discussing issues." Throughout the session, participants shared their thoughts and experiences, many remarking on how the personal stories shared deeply moved them. Digital stories shown from the ...
Created on 11 September 2024
16. Reflecting on The 4 Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism Event with Farzana Doctor
(News & Blog)
... burnout and vicarious trauma, as well as her personal journey toward self-care as an activist. As she relays in the book, her experience is unique but also ties into the greater experience of grind culture ...
Created on 10 September 2024
17. Interview with Joanne Golden of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... those from affected communities and her personal knowledge as a lawyer strengthens coalitions to more effectively pass holistic legislation. The Importance of the Lawyer-Survivor Partnership Joanne ...
Created on 04 September 2024
18. Announcing a New Website for FGM/C Prevention & Response Project in Washington State!
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo U.S. and partners of the FGM/C Prevention & Response in Washington State project are thrilled to announce the launch of wafgmc.com, the new comprehensive resource hub for the project! This website ...
Created on 22 August 2024
19. Sahiyo in D.C.! Key Insights from Our In-Person Meeting with DOJ OVW Partners
(News & Blog)
...  On June 20, 2024, we hosted an impactful in-person meeting at George Washington University with our project partners. This gathering allowed us to review the project timeline in great depth and align ...
Created on 18 July 2024
20. Paving the Path to End FGC in Washington State! Year 1 in Review
(News & Blog)
... an FGC 101 training and thought-provoking webinars, we have not only spread awareness but also sparked important discussions.  During this period, two of our meetings were hosted in-person in Kent, WA, ...
Created on 18 July 2024