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1. The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting via Legislation in Connecticut
(News & Blog)
... Susan Bysiewicz issued a proclamation and citation, respectively, officially recognizing February 6th as International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM/C. Both these proclamations and citations have been ...
Created on 02 June 2025
2. Legislative Updates: Connecticut Moves Closer to Passing a Bill to Support Survivors of Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... 4th, in honor of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), State Representative Jillian Gilchrest and State Representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria along with the ...
Created on 18 February 2025
3. Connecticut’s Lieutenant Governor Recognizes International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... 6th as International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM/C, a day to “take time to support women and girls” and end this harmful form of gender-based violence. In the citation, the Lieutenant Governor uplifts ...
Created on 06 February 2025
4. What Not to Say
(News & Blog)
... throughout societies in the international community stems from various religious, cultural, socio-economic realities, but the progress made over the years in the women’s right to work which gave them financial ...
Created on 24 December 2024
5. Sustainable Development Goals: How the UNs Benchmarks Align with Sahiyo’s Mission to End Female Gential Cutting
(News & Blog)
... a broader global context, highlighting that it is not merely a local or regional issue, but a critical matter of international concern.  Additionally, aligning with the SDGs ensures that our projects ...
Created on 12 December 2024
6. Global Collaboration to End FGM/C Conference 2024
(News & Blog)
... Washington Milken Institute School of Public Health, this gathering included participants from the international community and a diverse group of experts, including philanthropists, global regional FGM/C ...
Created on 18 November 2024
7. Donor Spotlight: Brad Mazon
(News & Blog)
... begin?   My involvement first began I would say two or so years ago when I found Sahiyo on social media. I became actively engaged when I donated to the annual International Women's Day fundraiser and ...
Created on 24 September 2024
8. Key takeaways from the “From Rhetoric to Reality: Closing the Funding Gap to End FGM/C” event
(News & Blog)
... to keep a law banning FGM alive. However, she still shared with us a short video message addressing funding needs and awareness about the situation in The Gambia. Meanwhile, international conceptual artist Sophia ...
Created on 09 May 2024
9. Zehra Patwa on Sahiyo and the Coalition to End FGM/C’s recent panel discussion with Connecticut legislators – and why it was a positive step forward
(News & Blog)
By Sheena Vasani Connecticut is one of nine states that have yet to enact a law protecting children from FGM/C, which is why Sahiyo along with other Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C members recently ...
Created on 22 February 2024
10. Connecticut Hosts a Legislative Briefing on Jan 25th
(News & Blog)
... highlighted the important role of the law in changing social norms as well as protecting survivors, girls at risk, and society as a whole. The diverse panel of international, national, and local experts ...
Created on 13 February 2024
11. It's a Marathon, Not a Rac
(News & Blog)
By Amie Kujabi I am an FGM/C survivor. For the past two decades, my advocacy on FGM/C has been centered around other survivors and girls at risk—but never have I shared my story. A story that shaped ...
Created on 12 January 2024
12. Reflecting on There’s an App For That?: Technological Innovation and Change Towards Ending Female Genital Cutting event
(News & Blog)
By Derrick Simiyu During this past March 8th, International Women’s Day, I was extremely excited to attend There’s an App For That? Technological Innovation and Change Towards Ending Female Genital Cutting, ...
Created on 30 March 2023
13. The Climate Crisis & Human Rights
(News & Blog)
... climate crisis and the exacerbation of human rights violations, including female genital cutting (FGC), and by extension the need for international climate justice. People were beginning to understand ...
Created on 20 February 2023
14. CWCSEO issues press release on International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM/C
(News & Blog)
February 6th is the International Day of Zero Tolerance of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, a day designed to promote the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting by 2030 through efforts to engage ...
Created on 06 February 2023
15. Celebrating October 11th - International Day of the Girl Child
(News & Blog)
... is involved in to support survivors and work towards prevention of FGC for future generations. FGM Taskforce of Greater Los Angeles - A moderated panel with advocates in honor of the International ...
Created on 24 October 2022
16. Support Sahiyo in our work to uplift and protect girls on the Tenth Annual International Day of the Girl Child
(News & Blog)
... participate in Sahiyo's first-ever virtual fundraising event, Sahiyo’s International Women’s Day Celebration & Silent Auction, from  March 8-12, 2023. During this five-day event, we’ll celebrate women' ...
Created on 11 October 2022
17. An Emergency Within an Emergency: The Crises of Climate Change and Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... Defined by the WHO as any procedure that involves the removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons, FGM/C is internationally recognized as a human rights violation. For many girls across ...
Created on 09 September 2022
18. PRESS RELEASE: Sahiyo & Asian Women’s Shelter Collaborate to Inform Crisis Line for Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(News & Blog)
This International Women's Equality Day Sahiyo and Asian Women’s Shelter Launch Nations First Community-Based, Culturally Responsive Hotline to Support Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting! Across ...
Created on 24 August 2022
19. How I took part in the Each One, Reach Bhaiyo Campaign: Turning my older brothers into Bhaiyos
(News & Blog)
By Nesha Abiraj  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 ...
Created on 16 March 2022
20. Sahiyo staff spotlight: Development assistant Michelle Taylor
(News & Blog)
... earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach, majoring in finance and international business. She developed a strong sense of commitment to bettering ...
Created on 15 March 2022