Monthly Archive

October 2016

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find a total of 12 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
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News & Blog
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'My mom regrets that she allowed khatna to be performed on me'

Age: 34 Country: USA I was six years old when my mom explained to me that I had to undergo the procedure of khatna – that a small surgery would happen on my private parts. I simply understood that it ... read more..
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Sahiyo
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Let’s Talk About “Sunat Perempuan”

  (Originally Posted by BEYONDHIJABSG on 2 FEBRUARY, 2016. Republished here with permission).    Country: Singapore   Community: Malay   By: Afiqa Ab Rahman   Rec read more..
Conversations on khatna and social norms with Mumbai community workers
News & Blog
Sahiyo
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Conversations on khatna and social norms with Mumbai community workers

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 oppo... read more..
A Kenyan Woman's Take on FGM/FGC in the Bohra Community
News & Blog
Sahiyo
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A Kenyan Woman's Take on FGM/FGC in the Bohra Community

By: Zarina Patel   Country of Residence: Kenya       Age: 81 years   I only very recently heard a fleeting mention of FGM being practiced in the Bohra Community in ... read more..
What can Bohras learn from a new report on the global status of female genital cutting?
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Sahiyo
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What can Bohras learn from a new report on the global status of female genital cutting?

by Aarefa Johari This August, the Population Council and UK Aid published a unique, comprehensive report on Female Genital Cutting around the world, to serve as a valuable resource for anyone working... read more..
Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Mariya Ali
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Sahiyo
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Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Mariya Ali

Sahiyo is an organization with the mission to empower Asian communities to end female genital cutting through community collaboration, and this work could not be done without dedicated volunteers... read more..
'All FGM causes trauma and pain': A great video speaking of FGM/C as a collective struggle.
News & Blog
Sahiyo
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'All FGM causes trauma and pain': A great video speaking of FGM/C as a collective struggle.

This video encapsulates the trauma and pain of undergoing the practice, giving voice to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting as a collective, shared memory and struggle for the women affected by it. It f... read more..
When Sahyog gave Sahiyo an opportunity to engage with young students
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Sahiyo
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When Sahyog gave Sahiyo an opportunity to engage with young students

by Aarefa Johari On September 3, Sahiyo’s Mumbai team was invited to give a talk to college students enrolled in the Pehchaan programme run by Sahyog, a reputed non-profit organisation providing supp... read more..
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Sahiyo
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What We Do

Community Outreach Submissions Our Petition Thaal Pe Charcha ... read more..
Talking about Gender Justice at the Islamic Society of North America Annual Conference
News & Blog
Sahiyo
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Talking about Gender Justice at the Islamic Society of North America Annual Conference

On Sunday September 4th, Sahiyo’s cofounder, Mariya Taher, participated on a panel entitled, “Gender Justice: A Discussion with Policymakers, Religious Actors, and Activists” at the Islamic Society of... read more..
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Sahiyo
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Community Outreach

Community Outreach is essential to helping to end harmful practices such as female genital cutting. Since our founding, Sahiyo has been invited on various  platforms to talk about Female Genital Cutti... read more..
'I am not traumatized or damaged, but I still want Khatna to stop'
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Sahiyo
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'I am not traumatized or damaged, but I still want Khatna to stop'

By Anonymous Age: 30 Country: United States For the record, I have never been mutilated. I am not traumatized, damaged, or broken. Yes, something unfortunate happened to me that I wish had not; but... read more..
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