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61. 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
62. 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
63. 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
64. 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
65. “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
66. 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
67. 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
68. 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
69. 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
70. 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
71. 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
72. 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
73. 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
74. 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
75. Volunteer spotlight: Policy intern Delia Donovan
(News & Blog)
... a piece of legislation. Since I’m studying governmental systems in school, I know how long it takes to get legislators to agree on passing a piece of legislation, but it has been so interesting to see ...
Created on 11 September 2023
76. Critical Intersections
(Programs)
... Our aim is to highlight how the movement to end female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) intersects with related social justice movements and systems of oppression, such as: climate change, queer gender ...
Created on 28 August 2023
77. Sahiyo to launch first report from Examining Intersections Between FGM/C and other Social Oppressions Research Project
(News & Blog)
... hosted a public webinar titled, “Critical Intersections: Anti-Racism and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)." The discussion highlighted how systemic racism negatively effects the fight against ...
Created on 16 August 2023
78. Sahiyo International Women's Day Celebration & Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Lisa Fior
(News & Blog)
... to global partners who can make a difference and empower survivors through systemic efforts. It’s not easy to enact change when practices and forces have been in place for thousands of years, and the people ...
Created on 06 March 2023
79. Proposed legislation in Idaho and Texas discriminates against Transgender Youth and removes protections for children at risk of undergoing FGC
(News & Blog)
... by medical practitioners. However, we know FGC often operates outside of the healthcare system entirely, so this amendment could limit avenues of prosecution against FGC practices. Furthermore, the maximum ...
Created on 01 March 2023
80. The Climate Crisis & Human Rights
(News & Blog)
... International, an organisation seeking to make ecocide, which is broadly understood to mean largescale and systematic destruction of nature, the 5th International Crime against Peace. Nesha also serves ...
Created on 20 February 2023