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81. To Speak
(News & Blog)
...  Aisha Dorley is a public health professional with a passion for women’s health and well-being. She holds a masters in public health with a specialization in maternal child health. She channels her ...
Created on 05 November 2024
82. The forgotten history of female genital cutting in the United States
(News & Blog)
... healthcare providers, educators, and the general public about the harms of FGC and the legal implications of participating in or condoning the practice are being carried out by community-based organizations ...
Created on 24 October 2024
83. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... such as social media, public events, and other types of community gatherings.  By spreading your message, you can garner more support from your community and engage stakeholders.  Creating change ...
Created on 22 October 2024
84. Intern Spotlight: Fundraising and Auction Intern Elaina Baliner
(News & Blog)
... of storytelling. I've had the distinct honor of hearing some survivors' stories firsthand, witnessing their bravery and resilience. This experience has shown me just how essential storytelling is in public ...
Created on 11 October 2024
85. Interview with Joanne Golden of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... has passed.” The bill in Massachusetts passed in 2020, and there was an educational component, which Joanne pointed out has not been adequately addressed as efforts on behalf of the Department of Public ...
Created on 04 September 2024
86. Framing FGM/C: Understanding and Engaging with Cultural Sensitivity Event on August 22nd
(News & Blog)
... how framing FGC in discussions and media influences public perception and policy towards the practice. Best practices for having sensitive and respectful conversations about FGC. Who Should Attend: ...
Created on 21 August 2024
87. 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
88. Advocacy & Travel Award
(Programs)
... against FGC or related public health intersections, promote gender equality, and enhance the skills of the participants in these areas. Events might include and are not limited to: Conferences and Seminars ...
Created on 14 August 2024
89. 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
90. Sahiyo in D.C.! Key Insights from Our In-Person Meeting with DOJ OVW Partners
(News & Blog)
Earlier this year, we were honored to join forces with the Milken Institute School of Public Health, the U.S. End FGM/C Network, and the Global Woman PEACE Foundation (GWPF) to address FGC across the United ...
Created on 18 July 2024
91. Reflecting on Virtual and In-Person Sessions for Voices to End FGM/C Workshop 2024
(News & Blog)
... a safe and intimate space for storytelling, laying the groundwork for the in-person sessions that followed on June 22-23 at the George Washington University Milken School of Public Health in Washington, ...
Created on 16 July 2024
92. Starting the Dialogue: Sharing Your Experiences on Initiating Conversations with Men about Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... program, Bhaiyo, has launched a month-long public awareness campaign to uplift the importance of male voices and allies in ending FGC. If you would like to contribute, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Related: ...
Created on 21 June 2024
93. How to have effective conversations about FGC
(News & Blog)
In honor of Father’s Day 2024, Sahiyo’s male engagement program, Bhaiyo, is launching a public awareness campaign to uplift the importance of male voices and allies in ending female genital cutting or ...
Created on 12 June 2024
94. Sahiyo staff spotlight: Editorial Coordinator Sheena Vasani
(News & Blog)
...  I actually stumbled upon Sahiyo years ago while launching a mental health section as an activist writing for a South Asian publication called Brown Girl Magazine. Mariya had contributed a poignant blog ...
Created on 20 May 2024
95. Join the FGM/C Prevention and Response in Washington State Advisory Committee
(News & Blog)
... Committee members will be given a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant public health and human rights effort. Members will play a critical role in shaping effective responses to FGM/C throughout ...
Created on 06 May 2024
96. Navigating Complexity: Understanding and Addressing Challenges Faced by Kurdish Women with FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... sessions, the educational materials used were compiled into a publication titled “Living with FGM in Kurdish Regions.” This book aims to fill a significant gap in existing literature, and serves as a guide ...
Created on 26 April 2024
97. This Father’s Day, join our campaign
(News & Blog)
In honor of Father’s Day 2024, Sahiyo’s male engagement program, Bhaiyo is launching a public awareness campaign to uplift the importance of male voices and allies in ending female genital cutting or FGC. ...
Created on 26 April 2024
98. 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
99. Finding safe people and protecting your peace is key, says activist Grace Culqui
(News & Blog)
... experiences as a webinar panelist and chronic pelvic pain survivor.  During the webinar, Grace opened up for the first time in a public setting about her ten-year struggle with Vestibulodynia, Pelvic ...
Created on 26 March 2024
100. Sahiyo's Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Arefa Cassoobho
(News & Blog)
... afterwards. We then met at the American Public Health Association national meeting and by 2019 I had joined Sahiyo’s U.S. Advisory Board. Why did you decide to donate to Sahiyo’s silent auction? What ...
Created on 06 March 2024