Monthly Archive

March 2016

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find a total of 15 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
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Read Sahiyo co-founder Insia Dariwala’s Women’s Day speech

This speech was delivered by Sahiyo co-founder Insia Dariwala on March 8, 2016, on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The speech was part of a unique women’s rally called ‘Breaking Barriers, C... read more..
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Before sharing your khatna story, consider your country's own legislation against FGC

Recently, a Sahiyo Volunteer asked us a very important question regarding sharing your khatna story and potential legal ramifications against a family. We always find it tremendously encouraging and i... read more..
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They were going to take a worm from my body

(Trigger Warning: Below is the account of one woman’s experience with FGC. We thank her for being brave and sharing her story with us). Name: Alifya Sulemanji Age: 42 City: New York, United States I read more..
Now Bakersfield, CA has banned Khatna (FGM/C)!
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Now Bakersfield, CA has banned Khatna (FGM/C)!

By Mariya Taher I grew up in Bakersfield, CA and throughout my childhood and adolescence I attended the Bakersfield, CA Dawoodi Bohra jammat (congregation). I don’t anymore and haven’t in a very ... read more..
Dawoodi Bohra Resolutions Against Khafd/Khatna (FGC)
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Dawoodi Bohra Resolutions Against Khafd/Khatna (FGC)

We want to commend the religious leaders of these Dawoodi Bohra Jammats for taking a public stance against Khafd/Khatna/FGC. By publicly stating that their Jammats (congregations) do not support it, a... read more..
Empowering Muslim Women through Storytelling: A Roundtable Discussion
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Empowering Muslim Women through Storytelling: A Roundtable Discussion

Sponsored by the Permanent Mission of the United States of America to the United Nations Permanent Observer Mission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to the United Nations A CSW Side Event: E... read more..
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I AM A BOHRA photo campaign:

More and more Bohras are speaking out against the practice of khatna, or female circumcision, in the media, in blogs, on social media and, most importantly, among their friends and families. We are no... read more..
Notices by Sydney, Melbourne and London’s Anjuman-e-Burhani Trusts on ‘Khafd’ (Khatna) or Female Genital Cutting
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Notices by Sydney, Melbourne and London’s Anjuman-e-Burhani Trusts on ‘Khafd’ (Khatna) or Female Genital Cutting

On 8th February, 2016, the Anjuman-e-Burhani Trust of Sydney held a meeting and on 9th February, a notice was released to all members of the Dawoodi Bohra community in their jurisdiction to honour the... read more..
Last Day of Each One Reach One
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Last Day of Each One Reach One

Each One Reach One, a unique campaign by Sahiyo (in collaboration with Speak Out on FGM), started a month back on NO FGC/M day, has almost come to an end. Today, on the International Women’s day,... read more..
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Join us at Azad Maidan on March 8 to assert women's equality within religion

8th MARCH – INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Women Of All Religions Unite To Fight Patriarchy Within Women Demand Equal Rights To Access Of Places Of Worship Date: 8th March 2016 Venue: Azad Maidan, near CST... read more..
New U.S. CDC Study Still Under Reports FGC in this Country
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New U.S. CDC Study Still Under Reports FGC in this Country

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released an updated report on the estimate of women and girls at risk or those who have undergone FGC living in the United States. To read ... read more..
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A Short Film on FGCThe Good Girl- Written and Directed by Insia Dariwala

Arva was a young girl who just wanted to go to the park and enjoy a beautiful, bright morning with her aunt. Instead, she was taken to a dark room, her legs spread apart and her voice smothered, while... read more..
A Word of Thanks From Sahiyo’s Co-founder, Mariya Taher
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A Word of Thanks From Sahiyo’s Co-founder, Mariya Taher

I need to say something and I don’t think it can wait. In the last few days, I’ve had two very heart-warming conversations with men who have thanked me for the work that I’m doing to better the w... read more..
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Today, I Call Myself A SURVIVOR Of FGM

By Zarine Hashim Age: 36 Country: Melbourne, Australia The memory of the fateful day is very clear in my mind. It was a Saturday, and like every Saturday, mom, my older sis and I were headed to our gr... read more..
My Each One Reach One experience
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My Each One Reach One experience

By Aarefa Johari I have been speaking to Bohra family and friends about khatna for a few years now, but in the past 18 days, having khatna conversations as part of the Each One Reach One campaign... read more..
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