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101. Sahiyo research uplifts how intersectionality impacts the movement to end FGM/C this February 6th
(News & Blog)
... and storytelling. Naquia Unwala is currently a medical student at Georgetown University School of Medicine. She is also a Research Associate at Cornell University where she studies homelessness, public ...
Created on 06 February 2025
102. What Not to Say
(News & Blog)
... women and girls can begin at home, where we can disrupt the slightest, subtle conversations that give preferential treatment to male children and men. The opportunity to participate in this storytelling ...
Created on 24 December 2024
103. 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
104. Voices to End FGM/C 2024 Cohort Video Screening
(News & Blog)
... (FGM/C). In addition to viewing these 10 new poignant stories, attendees will hear from some of the storytellers themselves about their experiences in the storytelling workshop and their work to end FGM/C.  ...
Created on 15 November 2024
105. Perseverance and Power
(News & Blog)
... were amazing, assisting us through our storytelling and editing process. I want to raise awareness and help end this harmful practice. I want my story to give my fellow survivors the courage to speak ...
Created on 05 November 2024
106. I Am SORRY!
(News & Blog)
... survivors who spoke up ultimately led to a ban on FGM/C in The Gambia in 2015. I know the power of storytelling, which is also what attracted me to attend the 2024 Voices to End FGM/C workshop. This is ...
Created on 05 November 2024
107. 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
108. 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
109. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... for showcasing how FGC impacts individuals globally. The power of storytelling in helping survivors heal and educate people on FGC is a vital tool in legislative advocacy. These stories help explain to ...
Created on 22 October 2024
110. Walking Together: My Experience at the Annual Walk to End Female Genital Mutilation in D.C.
(News & Blog)
...  I was honored to accept the Lisa C. Bruch Woman of the Year award on behalf of Amy Hill, who was being recognized for her service to survivors of FGM/C through the Voices to End FGM/C storytelling project, ...
Created on 17 October 2024
111. Sahiyo U.S Executive Director Mariya Taher receives the 2024 Champion of Change Award
(News & Blog)
... our Voices to End FGM/C digital storytelling project in culturally specific ways, which has been such a gift. Who knew that years after volunteering with them we'd still be working together and building ...
Created on 16 October 2024
112. 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
113. Reflecting on the 2024 Asian Pacific Institute for Gender Based Violence National Summit
(News & Blog)
... efforts. There were many portions of the Summit I enjoyed including a workshop on effective storytelling in advocacy work, a session on diversity and equity pitfalls in hierarchical organizations, ...
Created on 13 September 2024
114. Empowering Voices: The Launch of the Sharing Your Experience with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) Guide
(News & Blog)
... emotionally for the storytelling process. Public Sharing Guidance: Tips on how to share your story publicly, whether with friends, family, or a wider audience. Trauma Education: Information on the ...
Created on 12 September 2024
115. Paving the Path to End FGC in Washington State! Year 1 in Review
(News & Blog)
... of community-led initiatives and the power of storytelling in fostering understanding and empathy. As we look forward to Year 2, we are filled with hope and determination!  To learn more visit the project' ...
Created on 18 July 2024
116. That Old Familiar Violence - Reflecting on AAS 2024
(News & Blog)
... grateful for the opportunity to speak and make even the slightest effort at raising awareness and using storytelling as activism. That does not erase the profound loneliness and struggle of being a minority ...
Created on 18 July 2024
117. Reflecting on Virtual and In-Person Sessions for Voices to End FGM/C Workshop 2024
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo completed our 2024 Voices to End FGM/C digital storytelling workshop, welcoming 10 new storytellers to our ninth cohort. Since 2018, this initiative has united over 80 survivors, advocates, and ...
Created on 16 July 2024
118. 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
119. Voices from Washington and Beyond: an In-Person Voices to End FGM/C Screening in Kent, WA
(News & Blog)
On June 13th, we had the privilege of hosting an in-person screening of the Voices to End FGM/C digital storytelling project in Kent, Washington, alongside project partners the US End FGM/C Network, Mother ...
Created on 16 June 2024
120. Storytelling
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Storytelling
Created on 17 August 2021