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1. About - Our Story
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3. Intern Spotlight: Katie Bai
(News & Blog)
... to do after I graduated. When I went to the website and learned about the prevalence of FGM/C in the United States, I was shocked. That’s when I knew I wanted to be a part of the solution.  Did you know ...
Created on 10 April 2025
4. Reflecting on “Storytelling as a Tool for Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C) Survivor-Centered Change” at CSW 69
(News & Blog)
On March 18, 2025, Sahiyo co-hosted a powerful parallel session during the 69th Commission on the Status of Women titled “Storytelling as a Tool for FGM/C Survivor-Centered Change.” Organized in partnership ...
Created on 21 March 2025
5. Intern Spotlight: Fundraising & Auction Intern Lisa Zhu
(News & Blog)
... the internship position, I was immediately drawn to Sahiyo's mission. At that time, I had never heard of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), but as I read more about it on Sahiyo's website, I became ...
Created on 14 January 2025
6. The Washington Coalition to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Interview Series: Amie Kujabi
(News & Blog)
... invaluable contributions and insights. To learn more about our ongoing work and other interviews, visit Sahiyo’s website. To learn more about Amie and her journey, watch the video below.  nbsp; ...
Created on 19 November 2024
7. The Washington Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Dr. Muna Osman
(News & Blog)
Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Washington Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about coalition members' important work toward policy creation on female genital ...
Created on 24 October 2024
8. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... are, and what they stand for in terms of health, women’s rights, children’s rights, safety from violence, and other related topics. This website is a great place to start. Also, check this map to see if ...
Created on 22 October 2024
9. 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
10. Takeaways from Sahiyo’s Webinar on Framing FGM/C
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo’s recent webinar, “Framing FGM/C: Understanding and Engaging with Cultural Sensitivity,” left a lasting impression on many of the attendees. With over 160 registrants, the session successfully opened ...
Created on 11 September 2024
11. Announcing a New Website for FGM/C Prevention & Response Project in Washington State!
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo U.S. and partners of the FGM/C Prevention & Response in Washington State project are thrilled to announce the launch of wafgmc.com, the new comprehensive resource hub for the project! This website ...
Created on 22 August 2024
12. Sahiyo U.S. Releases New Impact Report: Policy Outreach, Education, and Advocacy Program
(News & Blog)
... support survivors. By the Numbers: Program Impact from 2016-2023 3 state coalitions were formed. 2 states passed new legislation on FGC. 1 website was created for the Connecticut Coalition ...
Created on 20 August 2024
13. Intern Spotlight: Policy Intern Sara Khattak
(News & Blog)
... addressing the issues. I then gave a presentation to my class on the topic. While looking at Sahiyo’s website, I saw that internships were available and mentally bookmarked it for later.  I applied to ...
Created on 15 August 2024
14. Paving the Path to End FGC in Washington State! Year 1 in Review
(News & Blog)
We're excited to share the highlights of an incredible journey we've embarked on with our partners Mother Africa, The U.S. End FGM/C Network, and the Washington State Department of Health. Our collective ...
Created on 18 July 2024
15. Join Us at Sahiyos Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... our website to read about past retreats and learn more about the program. If you have any questions and would like more information about the retreat, please feel free to reach out to Samman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. ...
Created on 14 May 2024
16. A Recap: Public Screening of the Voices 8th Cohort Digital Stories
(News & Blog)
On March 27th, we hosted a screening of nine digital stories as part of the 8th cohort of the Voices to End FGM/C program. This gathering showcased the powerful narratives of survivors, allies, and advocates ...
Created on 11 April 2024
17. Calling on the CT legislature to protect girls from FGM/C
(News & Blog)
A bill to protect children from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in Connecticut (CT) has not been raised by the Connecticut Judiciary Committee in the 2024 legislative session. This news comes ...
Created on 21 March 2024
18. Join us for Sahiyo’s 8th annual Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... Retreat 2024 Interest Form by Saturday, June 1, 2024. We also invite you to visit our website to read reports from past retreats and learn more about the program. If you have any questions and would ...
Created on 19 March 2024
19. Sahiyo’s Second Annual Silent Auction & Comedy Show Reflection
(News & Blog)
... WeSpeakOut, Raziudin & Latifa Moosajee, and Tabassum Zalotrawala. Save the date for Sahiyo’s 3rd annual fundraising event which will be held March 5 - 9, 2025! Visit our website for more information ...
Created on 14 March 2024
20. Empowering Voices: The Launch of the Voices to End FGM/C Screening Guide
(News & Blog)
... from our Voices project We encourage you to visit our Voices to End FGM/C website and browse through the diverse narratives from around the globe.  Join the Movement By exploring the Voices to ...
Created on 12 March 2024
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The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Montana
By: Katie Bai Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful social norm involving the...
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