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21. My Story, My Voice
(News & Blog)
... connect with other survivors and hear their stories, while also being able to share my own story with other survivors as well. I felt like it was going to be a journey for my healing process, which is ...
Created on 05 November 2024
22. Perseverance and Power
(News & Blog)
... you’ve been but where you’re going. I was also excited about coming together with my fellow survivors and sharing our stories, as well as bonding with them over our shared experiences.  When I went through ...
Created on 05 November 2024
23. On My Own Terms
(News & Blog)
... the law.  What have you learned or most enjoyed during the workshop and by meeting others who shared their stories? What I enjoyed the most about the workshop was the safe space created for us.  This ...
Created on 05 November 2024
24. I Am SORRY!
(News & Blog)
... experience as a survivor. I am glad that I shared my story regardless, though, as it emboldened many other survivors to share their stories and experiences publicly as well.  Collectively, all of us ...
Created on 05 November 2024
25. My Journey to Advocacy
(News & Blog)
... the in-person workshop continued to grow. After hearing these women bravely open up and tell us their stories of being cut, I gained the courage to travel with them on this storytelling journey as a supporter, ...
Created on 05 November 2024
26. The forgotten history of female genital cutting in the United States
(News & Blog)
... members from impacted communities. Survivors of FGC play a crucial role in the movement to end the practice. By sharing their stories, survivors help to humanize the issue and bring attention to the ...
Created on 24 October 2024
27. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... make sure to bring extra handouts to leave behind with the representative. Most importantly, do your homework on government officials beforehand. Share personal stories to make your issue more relatable ...
Created on 22 October 2024
28. Reflecting on the "Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in California - Past, Present, and Future" Webina
(News & Blog)
... Women's Shelter. The speakers shared their histories of working in California, and in some cases globally, to raise awareness about the prevalence of FGC in the state. The conversation then turned to ...
Created on 17 October 2024
29. Walking Together: My Experience at the Annual Walk to End Female Genital Mutilation in D.C.
(News & Blog)
... especially heartwarming when some of the survivors and advocates proudly brought their young children with them on stage to accept the awards. I loved listening to these stories and seeing the pride they ...
Created on 17 October 2024
30. Sahiyo U.S Executive Director Mariya Taher receives the 2024 Champion of Change Award
(News & Blog)
... up the capacity of care for survivors of FGM/C in the U.S." The Voices to End FGM/C program has been transformational, bringing survivors together in a safe space to tell their stories, heal, and connect. ...
Created on 16 October 2024
31. 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
32. Reflecting on the 2024 Asian Pacific Institute for Gender Based Violence National Summit
(News & Blog)
... is hard, and gets increasingly difficult given other rapidly changing dynamics of the world. Being in community and listening to the success stories of achievements through solidarity makes the work a ...
Created on 13 September 2024
33. Empowering Voices: The Launch of the Sharing Your Experience with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) Guide
(News & Blog)
... impacts of trauma and how to manage the feelings that might come up. We also encourage you to explore our Voices to End FGM/C website and discover the diverse stories from across the globe. Why This ...
Created on 12 September 2024
34. 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
35. Interview with Joanne Golden of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... are needed to contribute to those laws, Joanne explained. “At the time a majority of people who were at-risk were people of color, Muslim, and oftentimes immigrants. I fit none ...
Created on 04 September 2024
36. Sahiyo Teams Up With Womankind for an FGC 101 Training
(News & Blog)
... someone who has been impacted. This exchange of stories and insights highlighted the importance of the work we’re doing to raise awareness and support survivors.  This introductory session laid the groundwork ...
Created on 22 August 2024
37. Reflecting on the FGC 101 Training at the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Conference
(News & Blog)
... reminded me that our work should not only aim to end the harmful practice of FGC but also to uplift and empower survivors. The audience's reaction to the stories of survivors was also a significant part ...
Created on 30 July 2024
38. Reflecting on Virtual and In-Person Sessions for Voices to End FGM/C Workshop 2024
(News & Blog)
... community members in sessions designed to empower participants to share their personal stories and experiences with FGC. This year's workshop was held in a hybrid format, starting with two virtual sessions ...
Created on 16 July 2024
39. Starting the Dialogue: Sharing Your Experiences on Initiating Conversations with Men about Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
... fathers felt so comfortable in the discussion that they shared personal stories about their childhood female friends who underwent the practice, describing how these friends were bedridden and unable to ...
Created on 21 June 2024
40. Exploring Diverse Narratives of FGM/C: A Virtual Voices Screening Event
(News & Blog)
... Through the powerful storytelling of our Voices to End FGM/C program, we will showcase a collection of authentic and compelling stories, each offering a glimpse into the lived experiences, resilience, ...
Created on 17 June 2024