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1. Sahiyo Releases Toolkit for Survivor and Community Engagement to Address FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... and lead the change to end it. We also partner with frontline professionals (e.g. healthcare providers) to create culturally sensitive systems of care for survivors, and partner with government officials ...
Created on 11 March 2025
2. Intern Spotlight: Policy Intern Rachel Aguilar
(News & Blog)
... with Sahiyo has exposed me to issues within our society, legal, and healthcare systems that I was not previously aware of. It is empowering to be involved with work that aims to support women. I am also ...
Created on 18 February 2025
3. Join Sahiyo, the Asian Women’s Shelter, and Silence Speaks for a Parallel Event at the 69th Session of Commission on the Status of Women in New York
(News & Blog)
... have been utilized to drive systemic change and enhance culturally competent care. The Voices alumni attending this event are Leena Khandwala, Saza Faradilla, Dena Igusti, and Zehra Patwa. Additionally, ...
Created on 11 February 2025
4. Uniting to End FGM/C Across the Americas: A Joint Statement
(News & Blog)
... the accuracy of FGM/C prevalence estimates, and understanding its impact throughout the Americas.  Develop trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support systems by facilitating the creation of transnational ...
Created on 06 February 2025
5. Critical Intersections Research Shifts Towards Implementation of Findings in Technical Assistance Trainings
(News & Blog)
... and FGM/C, requested by ICASA, took place on January 14. Research findings indicated a need to better understand the racialization of FGM/C and associated discrimination to create stronger systems of care ...
Created on 14 January 2025
6. Reflections on the Sahiyo Activist Retreat: A Transformative Experience
(News & Blog)
... began in Egypt, where I worked alongside pioneering activists like Nawal El Saadawi, who fearlessly challenged the cultural and systemic roots of FGC. Being part of that movement shaped my understanding ...
Created on 12 December 2024
7. Intern Spotlight: Fundraising and Auction Intern Elaina Baliner
(News & Blog)
... engagement and the value of empowering individuals to be effective storytellers, specially when garnering support for addressing widespread, systemic issues. In just two months, I have learned a great ...
Created on 11 October 2024
8. Sahiyo U.S. Joins Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds in 15.8M Initiative to address systemic barriers to health
(News & Blog)
... and coalitions. All of these organizations, including Sahiyo U.S. have committed to leading efforts to address the root causes of health inequities by disrupting systemic barriers to health and tackling ...
Created on 26 September 2024
9. Intern Spotlight: Maeve Monger Events & Programs Intern
(News & Blog)
... and engagement to survivors and fellow advocates against FGM/C. I find pride in being a support system for these women that work for Sahiyo, and that I am able to provide a helping hand in these events ...
Created on 11 September 2024
10. “Four Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism” Event with Farzana Doctor on September 10th
(News & Blog)
... to addressing global injustices can often lead to burnout, vicarious trauma, and self-doubt. Many of these problems arise due to systemic issues, such as underfunding in the activism sector, oppression, ...
Created on 05 September 2024
11. Interview with Joanne Golden of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... through the legislative system as they bring the knowledge of how these systems work, but that work is meaningless without involving those communities and individuals impacted by FGC, the voices of survivors ...
Created on 04 September 2024
12. Rally, Revel, Repeat : A Changemakers Retreat!
(News & Blog)
... left the retreat with an unshakable support system and a heart full of hope for the future. Now, I'm extending an impassioned invitation to you: Join us at the next three-day Sahiyo Activists Retreat, ...
Created on 19 May 2024
13. Join Us at Sahiyos Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... activities for activists, and discussions about how to more effectively create change. The retreat will aim to achieve the following goals: Create a support system among activists working to empower ...
Created on 14 May 2024
14. The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Jo Keogh
(News & Blog)
... says Keogh, "I feel that it influences a lot of what is going on in the world today…without systemic change, healing on an individual level becomes impossible for a lot of populations.” Keogh got involved ...
Created on 30 April 2024
15. Sahiyo releases new research report on February 6th
(News & Blog)
... of Zero Tolerance for FGM/C, as part of our survivor and advocate-led original research project.  The report examines two main forms of oppressions intersecting with FGM/C: systemic forces, including ...
Created on 08 February 2024
16. Sahiyo publishes second report from Critical Intersections Research Project
(News & Blog)
... original research project, on February 6th, International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM/C. The report examines two main forms of oppressions intersecting with FGM/C: Systemic forces, such as discrimination ...
Created on 02 February 2024
17. Breaking the Cycle: A Journey in Women's Health and FGM/C Awarenes
(News & Blog)
... FGM/C when interacting with healthcare systems. I hope my story serves as an eye-opener for healthcare professionals and the general public. Healthcare providers should strive for empathy and cultural ...
Created on 11 January 2024
18. FGM/C Sexual Education & Prevention: An Interview with Dr. Reham Awwad
(News & Blog)
... thing that we can do to reduce FGM/C in Egypt and actually start seeing numbers going down is education. We have to educate our kids – we have to put it in the school system – they have to know.” Dr. ...
Created on 13 November 2023
19. Sahiyo receives grant from Resist
(News & Blog)
... and economic change. They also provide alternative systems to the ones we’re currently fighting, and help to build resilience in communities. These funds will help Sahiyo to expand our Community Outreach ...
Created on 13 October 2023
20. PRESS RELEASE: Sahiyo publishes Examining the Current State of Critical Intersections: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and Social Oppressions report
(News & Blog)
... sprung from a webinar that Sahiyo U.S. hosted in July of 2021 titled, “Critical Intersections: Anti-Racism and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C).” This discussion highlighted how systemic racism ...
Created on 03 October 2023