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21. Intern Spotlight: Maeve Monger Events & Programs Intern
(News & Blog)
... to speak out about women’s rights, and more specifically FGM/C. I have found it extremely fulfilling working with Sahiyo and being able to be apart of the fight to end FGM/C.  What words of wisdom would ...
Created on 11 September 2024
22. Interview with Joanne Golden of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
By Juliet Shires Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about coalition members' important work toward policy creation ...
Created on 04 September 2024
23. The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Caitlin LeMay
(News & Blog)
 By: Juliet Shires Policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about them and their important work. Recently, Sahiyo’s policy ...
Created on 20 August 2024
24. Sahiyo U.S. Releases New Impact Report: Policy Outreach, Education, and Advocacy Program
(News & Blog)
... of laws, communities can begin to realize that harmful practices – even those perceived to be steeped in culture and/or religion – should not be perpetuated. Furthermore, research indicates that to achieve ...
Created on 20 August 2024
25. Advocacy & Travel Award
(Programs)
... share experiences at the local, national, and/or global levels.  For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Apply Here Application Criteria: ...
Created on 14 August 2024
26. Reflecting on the FGC 101 Training at the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Conference
(News & Blog)
... this issue. The audience's inquisitive questions highlighted the need for more awareness and understanding of FGC for the broader public, and even those working in fields related to FGC, such as human rights ...
Created on 30 July 2024
27. Sahiyo is thrilled The Gambia decided to keep the FGC ban in place!
(News & Blog)
In case you haven’t heard, the Gambian authorities decided to keep the FGC ban in place and the Sahiyo community couldn’t be more thrilled! If the ban had been repealed, Gambia would have become the first ...
Created on 23 July 2024
28. Paving the Path to End FGC in Washington State! Year 1 in Review
(News & Blog)
... inviting community members to get involved with the project and learn more about FGC. The first meeting held in April 2024, was the kick-off event for this initiative and involved various strategy sessions. ...
Created on 18 July 2024
29. Reflecting on Our Father’s Day Bhaiyo Campaign
(News & Blog)
... in difficult, thought provoking, and important conversations with the men in your lives is crucial in the movement to end FGC. To learn more about Sahiyo’s male engagement program, Bhaiyo, click here. ...
Created on 18 July 2024
30. That Old Familiar Violence - Reflecting on AAS 2024
(News & Blog)
... I have to weigh my physical safety every time I enter a survivor space, or engage in anti-FGM/C activism. Will my identity be respected? Will gender-affirming care once more be equated to FGM/C, forcing ...
Created on 18 July 2024
31. The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Jo Keogh
(News & Blog)
By Juliet Shires Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about each individual and to better understand all the ...
Created on 30 April 2024
32. A Recap: Public Screening of the Voices 8th Cohort Digital Stories
(News & Blog)
... shed more light on their personal stories and continued efforts in addressing FGM/C.  The event was well attended, with about 15 participants engaging deeply with the stories presented. Attendees expressed ...
Created on 11 April 2024
33. Presenting “Quiet Activism and the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting”
(News & Blog)
... are a survivor, activist, or someone interested in learning more about FGM/C, your presence will enrich the conversation. Register Today! A note from Sophia Jones, Sahiyo Events and Programs Intern ...
Created on 11 April 2024
34. New Report from the Population Institute on GBV: “Behind Closed Doors: Exposing and Addressing Harmful Gender-Based Practices in the United States”
(News & Blog)
Read more in “Behind Closed Doors: Exposing and Addressing Harmful Practices in the United States.” Sahiyo is proud to help announce the publication of a new report by the Population Institute a nonprofit ...
Created on 09 April 2024
35. Our Fight to End FGM in The Gambia: Who is Listening?
(News & Blog)
... to last.  If certain politicians have their way, the law will soon disappear and more young children will have to suffer the same pain I did. Some, like my half-sister, may lose their lives. As a survivor ...
Created on 02 April 2024
36. Finding safe people and protecting your peace is key, says activist Grace Culqui
(News & Blog)
By Sheena Vasani After Sahiyo U.S. and TightLipped hosted the webinar, “Pain, Stigma, and Sexual Health: Healing Through Storytelling” in December 2023, I spoke to Grace Culqui to learn more about her ...
Created on 26 March 2024
37. Empowering Voices: The Launch of the Voices to End FGM/C Screening Guide
(News & Blog)
... End FGM/C Screening Guide, you're taking a significant step towards raising awareness and creating opportunities for dialogue. We hope this guide becomes more than just a resource; we want this guide to ...
Created on 12 March 2024
38. Sahiyo's Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Arefa Cassoobho
(News & Blog)
... guide for reporting on FGC and I decided to reach out to speak with Mariya Taher, the U.S. Executive Director to learn more. She was incredibly helpful with the articles and videos and we stayed connected ...
Created on 06 March 2024
39. Sahiyo's Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Zehra Patw
(News & Blog)
... is a practice that happens right here in the US. The more impactful Sahiyo becomes, the fewer girls get cut and the more girls are protected. I know many people have benefited from Sahiyo’s programs, ...
Created on 29 February 2024
40. The African Women’s Clinic: An Interview with Australia’s Only FGM/C Clinic
(News & Blog)
By: Kiah Leone While in Australia, I had the privilege of speaking with Marie Jones and Nigisti Mulholland from The African Women’s Clinic in Victoria, Australia to learn more about their clinic, the ...
Created on 27 February 2024