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1. About - Our Story
Created on 30 November -0001
2. You don’t know how much you need it until it’s over
(News & Blog)
... reconstructive resources outside of Georgia. A discussion about inter-generational conversations — led by myself and two additional members of the planning committee — led to us learning about how older ...
Created on 04 June 2025
3. Engaging the Next Generation: A Conversation on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(News & Blog)
... importance of these conversations and the power of education in mobilization. One of the key takeaways from our discussion with the students was that FGM/C is not just an issue happening “somewhere else.” ...
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)
... and expressed a desire to see more of the digital stories and learn from Sahiyo’s storytelling model. We’re hopeful that these conversations will lead to new partnerships and expanded opportunities to ...
Created on 21 March 2025
5. Reframing FGM/C Through an Intersectional Lens at CSW69
(News & Blog)
... we use, but in how we shape policies, allocate funding, and build global solidarity. The conversations had reaffirmed the necessity of listening to and learning from those most impacted by FGM/C, and ensuring ...
Created on 18 March 2025
6. Survivor and Community Engagement Toolkit
(Uncategorised)
... Field:   "Community engagement means having ongoing conversations with the folks who are most affected by the practice, as well as those who want to be talking about the practice and working in this space. ...
Created on 15 March 2025
7. Reflection on the Sahiyo Activists Retreat 2024: Zahara Kagalwalla
(News & Blog)
... crafting a hands-on workshop focused on how different generations perceive, discuss, and advocate against FGC. I can’t wait to explore ways to bridge generational gaps in these difficult yet crucial conversations. ...
Created on 18 February 2025
8. 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)
... there will be a panel discussion with Voices alum to allow the storytellers to discuss how their stories have supported and uplifted their work, their conversations on FGM/C, and benefited their healing ...
Created on 11 February 2025
9. Empowered and Ignited
(News & Blog)
... inform my work as an activist since it has given me more strength, power, and a network. What work are you doing currently or hoping to do in the future? I am having conversations with both my friends ...
Created on 18 January 2025
10. What Not to Say
(News & Blog)
By; Samman Masud In this digital short film, “What Not to Say”, I wanted to take the opportunity to talk about the experiences and conversations I had with my community members around the time I gave ...
Created on 24 December 2024
11. Reflections on the Sahiyo Activist Retreat: A Transformative Experience
(News & Blog)
... us to have honest and sometimes difficult conversations about cultural norms, challenges, and the complexities of addressing FGC within our different communities. The diversity of experiences shared ...
Created on 12 December 2024
12. "The Beginning" screened at a special Thaal Pe Charcha event in Mumba
(News & Blog)
... members together in safe spaces to have conversations about female genital cutting (FGC) while bonding over a traditional Bohra “thaal” meal. Since 2017, Sahiyo has organized 13 TPC events in Mumbai and ...
Created on 11 December 2024
13. Global Collaboration to End FGM/C Conference 2024
(News & Blog)
... conversations with these partners sought to address a key challenge to progress in global FGM/C advocacy: the funding gap and significant lack of resources allocated to prevent and respond to violence ...
Created on 18 November 2024
14. Training Recap: An Introduction to Female Genital Cutting with AshaKiran
(News & Blog)
... FGC. Through an open and compassionate dialogue, attendees gained practical tools to approach FGC with empathy and understanding, underscoring the importance of informed conversations in order to foster ...
Created on 14 November 2024
15. Breaking the Silence
(News & Blog)
... shame surrounding FGM/C, and encourage more open conversations on the issue. I aim to inspire legislative changes in order to help end this practice and provide safe havens for those who are affected by ...
Created on 05 November 2024
16. Bringing female genital cutting to the forefront: How Sahiyo helped Nevin Sutherland attend the 2024 Asian Studies Conference
(News & Blog)
This past March, Sahiyo had the honor of supporting Nevin Sutherland in attending the Association for Asian Studies 2024 Annual Conference. This annual conference focuses on facilitating conversations ...
Created on 24 October 2024
17. The Washington Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Dr. Muna Osman
(News & Blog)
... found that slowly integrating conversations about FGC into her work with the community-founded safe motherhood program, Mama Aman, helped build that trust. "I started with pregnancy. But after I graduated, ...
Created on 24 October 2024
18. Interview with Zehra Patwa of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... many hurdles but we are seeing glimmers of social change in the community just by talking about this issue.” Patwa explains that speaking out has led to many conversations, many of which have highlighted ...
Created on 20 October 2024
19. Donor Spotlight: Brad Mazon
(News & Blog)
... as I engaged in conversations with these male activists who I have great respect for. But I also wanted them to be mindful that while it’s important for men to be in the conversation, women still need ...
Created on 24 September 2024
20. Male Engagement within the Movement to End FGM/C: From Conversation to Connection: Creating a dialogue between men and women on FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... highlighting the importance of engaging in conversations with men about FGC. In connection with that campaign, Sahiyo reached out to Bakahn Jamal, a Project Supervisor for Wadi, an organization promoting ...
Created on 16 September 2024
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By Umme Kulsoom Arif , Esq. I first attended a Sahiyo Activists’ Retreat in 2022 , when virtual...
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By: Katie Bai Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful social norm involving the...
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The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Montana
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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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Urge Senator Winfield to Protect Girls from FGM/C in Connecticut
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Urge Senator Winfield to Protect Girls from FGM/C in Connecticut
It's been four long years of advocating for a comprehensive bill that protects girls from female...
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