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61. How to have a dialogue: Storytelling & Conversations
(News & Blog)
... experience as a researcher, I learnt how important it is to have conversations that relay the stories and backgrounds of people. Without understanding the stories of people, it is impossible to collect ...
Created on 23 August 2022
62. Conversations with my mom about khatna and betrayal
(News & Blog)
By Zahara Kagalwalla I am a chatty person. I call up my best friend and prattle to him even about the most mundane development in my life like the latest teatime snack I gobbled (muesli, definitely a ...
Created on 06 October 2020
63. The undecided: Conversations with survivors of Female Genital Cutting in Pakistan
(News & Blog)
By Hina Javed (This is the fourth part in a series of essays by Hina Javed on her experience of reporting on FGC in Pakistan. Read the whole series here: Pakistan Journal.) My conversations with survivors ...
Created on 19 March 2018
64. The unsolved riddle: conversations with survivors (Part 2)
(News & Blog)
... riddle. In that instant, brief fragments of past conversations bubbled up in my consciousness. How bizarre it was that the reminders came flooding in at the very moment disorder took over my existence. ...
Created on 06 January 2018
65. Conversations on khatna and social norms with Mumbai community workers
(News & Blog)
On October 6, Sahiyo co-founders Insia Dariwala and Aarefa Johari were given an opportunity to introduce the topic of Female Genital Cutting to a host of grassroots social workers in Mumbai. This opportunity ...
Created on 21 October 2016
66. 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
67. 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
68. 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
69. 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
70. 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
71. 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
72. 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
73. 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
74. 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
75. 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
76. "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
77. 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
78. 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
79. 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
80. 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
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By: Katie Bai Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful social norm involving the...
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