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4. The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Montana
(News & Blog)
... or total removal of the female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. Community Education and Outreach: Recognizing the importance of awareness, the bill proposed ...
Created on 02 June 2025
5. Engaging the Next Generation: A Conversation on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(News & Blog)
... the state law, understanding that state laws must be comprehensive in protection for survivors and offer opportunities for education and outreach for communities. The students were also able to see the ...
Created on 10 April 2025
6. Intern Spotlight: Katie Bai
(News & Blog)
... States shocked me. I had no idea that this practice was occurring at home.  Which internship are you a part of at Sahiyo and what have you worked on so far? I am a Policy Intern! I have worked on outreach, ...
Created on 10 April 2025
7. Survivor and Community Engagement Toolkit
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... organization’s examples of effective outreach and education through various engagement strategies with individuals and communities impacted by FGM/C. https://bit.ly/CommunityEngagement2024  Features: ...
Created on 15 March 2025
8. Newly Released: Sahiyo’s Toolkit on Survivor and Community Engagement!
(News & Blog)
... on the front lines of prevention efforts, survivor advocacy, and community outreach.  FGM/C is a deeply complex and culturally sensitive issue, which makes engaging with impacted communities challenging, ...
Created on 11 March 2025
9. Calling CT Residents to Action - Ban FGM/C in Connecticut
(News & Blog)
... also would seek to create community education and outreach programs to address the human rights violations in the broader public. Want to help us make Connecticut the 42nd state to protect women and ...
Created on 30 January 2025
10. Learning the complicated history of passing FGM/C legislation in Maine
(News & Blog)
... education, outreach and provision of support service to victims, training for mandated reporters, and distribution of educational materials about the health risks, emotional risks, and legal prohibitions/penalties ...
Created on 20 January 2025
11. Reflections on the Sahiyo Activist Retreat: A Transformative Experience
(News & Blog)
... for community outreach, effective ways to engage with policymakers, and how to use storytelling as a powerful tool for change. I also appreciated the safe space created during the retreat, which allowed ...
Created on 12 December 2024
12. To Speak
(News & Blog)
... engages in community outreach and education initiatives, aiming to empower individuals with knowledge for healthier lifestyles. Aisha Dorley exemplifies a steadfast commitment to improving public health ...
Created on 05 November 2024
13. Staff Spotlight: Communications Assistant Kira Omans
(News & Blog)
Kira joins Sahiyo with a background in humanitarian advocacy, communications, community outreach, and storytelling. She completed her B.F.A. with a concentration in Stage and Screen Performance and a Communications ...
Created on 05 November 2024
14. The Washington Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Dr. Muna Osman
(News & Blog)
... and communities affected by FGC. This center would involve crisis hotlines, therapists trained in cultural humility, and outreach workers embedded within different ethnic communities.  "I had a vision ...
Created on 24 October 2024
15. The forgotten history of female genital cutting in the United States
(News & Blog)
... from FGC and support survivors.  Today, various efforts are being made to end FGC in the U.S. through education, advocacy, and community outreach programs. Educational initiatives aimed at informing ...
Created on 24 October 2024
16. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
By: Sara Khattak We hear a lot of sayings about creating change. “You can make a difference” is a common phrase used to inspire people to become more engaged in the world around them. But that phrase ...
Created on 22 October 2024
17. Reflecting on the "Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in California - Past, Present, and Future" Webina
(News & Blog)
... and productive interactions with community members from practicing communities. As Shivangi Misra said during the event, “We can use the law for support, outreach, and healthcare.”  The panel also highlighted ...
Created on 17 October 2024
18. Sahiyo U.S Executive Director Mariya Taher receives the 2024 Champion of Change Award
(News & Blog)
... and Washington. She has brought the issue to the forefront of public discourse, raising awareness of FGC in the U.S. and abroad through outreach, training, and educational programs.  "Receiving this recognition ...
Created on 16 October 2024
19. Sahiyo U.S. Releases New Impact Report: Policy Outreach, Education, and Advocacy Program
(News & Blog)
Policy work has been central to Sahiyo’s goal to end the practice of FGM/C and find ways to support survivors since our founding in 2015. Thus, Sahiyo U.S. is proud to publish, “Policy Outreach, Education, ...
Created on 20 August 2024
20. Advocacy & Travel Award
(Programs)
... individuals who have actively participated in advocacy campaigns, community outreach, or related activities (i.e., FGC research), and individuals interested in getting more involved in these types of efforts.  ...
Created on 14 August 2024