Monthly Archive

2024

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find a total of 146 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
Donor Spotlight: Brad Mazon
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Donor Spotlight: Brad Mazon

Brad Mazon, PhD, is a Bhaiyo volunteer, nonprofit consultant, husband, father, and an advocate against female genital mutilation/cutting worldwide. When and how did your involvement with Sahiyo first ... read more..
Healing from Khatna with EMDR
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Healing from Khatna with EMDR

By: Sunera Sadicali Trigger warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of female genital cutting (FGC). Khatna (or FGC) is much more than a physical wound. It has stayed quiet in my mind. I w... read more..
Male Engagement within the Movement to End FGM/C: From Conversation to Connection: Creating a dialogue between men and women on FGM/C
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Male Engagement within the Movement to End FGM/C: From Conversation to Connection: Creating a dialogue between men and women on FGM/C

By: Bakahn Jamal Talking about FGC with others is not always easy, especially when speaking to men about the subject. Over the month of June, Sahiyo held an awareness campaign in honor of Fathers day,... read more..
Reflecting on the 2024 Asian Pacific Institute for Gender Based Violence National Summit
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Reflecting on the 2024 Asian Pacific Institute for Gender Based Violence National Summit

By: Samman Masud In August 2024, I, along with Sahiyo U.S. Executive Director Mariya Taher attended the Asian-Pacific Institute for Gender Based-Violence (APIGBV) National Summit in San Francisco, Cal... read more..
Empowering Voices: The Launch of the Sharing Your Experience with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) Guide
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Empowering Voices: The Launch of the Sharing Your Experience with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) Guide

Sahiyo is excited to unveil our new guide, Sharing Your Experience with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), in partnership with the Voices to End FGM/C project. This project is a dynamic collab... read more..
Intern Spotlight: Maeve Monger Events & Programs Intern
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Intern Spotlight: Maeve Monger Events & Programs Intern

Maeve is currently an undergraduate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign pursuing a degree in Political Science and Public Relations, with an interest in citizen politics. Through her stu... read more..
FGM/C in California - Past, Present, and Future
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FGM/C in California - Past, Present, and Future

The California Coalition to End FGM/C is hosting a webinar titled, “FGM/C In California - Past, Present, and Future”  Date: Friday, October 11th Time: 12:30 - 1:45 pm ET / 9:30 - 10:45 am PT Regi... read more..
Takeaways from Sahiyo’s Webinar on Framing FGM/C
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Takeaways from Sahiyo’s Webinar on Framing FGM/C

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 ... read more..
Reflecting on The 4 Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism Event with Farzana Doctor
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Reflecting on The 4 Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism Event with Farzana Doctor

By Rachel Wine Held on September 10, and co-hosted by Sahiyo and The U.S. End FGM/C Network, Farzana Doctor introduced her new workbook: “52 Weeks To A Sweeter Life”. The workbook is dedicated to the ... read more..
Introducing The FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund
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Introducing The FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund

The newly established FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund provides vital resources and support to those tirelessly working to prevent FGM/C and support survivors. Created through a partnership between Sah... read more..
“Four Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism” Event with Farzana Doctor on September 10th
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“Four Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism” Event with Farzana Doctor on September 10th

Sahiyo U.S. and the U.S.End FGM/C Network invite you to join our upcoming event, “4 Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism.” This event is free to attend, but we invite you to ma... read more..
Interview with Joanne Golden of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C
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Interview with Joanne Golden of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C

By Juliet Shires Recently, policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about coalition members' important work toward policy cr... read more..
Reflecting on a Screening of The Beginning, a Film Directed by Sahiyo Co-founder Insia Dariwala
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Reflecting on a Screening of The Beginning, a Film Directed by Sahiyo Co-founder Insia Dariwala

By Insia Dariwala On July 19th, Population First/ Laadli, along with Sahiyo India and Equality Now, hosted a screening of South Asia’s first fiction film on FGC titled, The Beginning. Produced by... read more..
Sahiyo Teams Up With Womankind for an FGC 101 Training
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Sahiyo Teams Up With Womankind for an FGC 101 Training

On August 14th 2024, Sahiyo U.S. Advisory Board Member, Kaneez Madraswalla, led a FGC 101 training in collaboration with Womankind in New York City. Womankind is a leading organization dedicated to su... read more..
Sahiyo U.S. Participates in Allstate Foundation’s Flash Consulting Day
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Sahiyo U.S. Participates in Allstate Foundation’s Flash Consulting Day

Sahiyo U.S. is honored to have been selected by The Allstate Foundation, in collaboration with Common Impact, as one of 19 nonprofits participating in the July 2024 Flash Consulting Event. During the ... read more..
Announcing a New Website for FGM/C Prevention & Response Project in Washington State!
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Announcing a New Website for FGM/C Prevention & Response Project in Washington State!

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 ... read more..
Reflecting on Sahiyo’s 2024 Activists Retreat
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Reflecting on Sahiyo’s 2024 Activists Retreat

This past July, Sahiyo hosted its eighth annual Activists Retreat virtually, welcoming activists and individuals belonging to FGC-practicing communities to discuss the impact of this harmful practice ... read more..
Framing FGM/C: Understanding and Engaging with Cultural Sensitivity Event on August 22nd
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Framing FGM/C: Understanding and Engaging with Cultural Sensitivity Event on August 22nd

Sahiyo U.S. invites you to join our upcoming training session, Framing FGM/C: Understanding and Engaging with Cultural Sensitivity, on August 22nd from 12:00- 1:30 PM Pacific Time. This insightful and... read more..
The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Caitlin LeMay
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The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Caitlin LeMay

 By: Juliet Shires Policy interns at Sahiyo have been interviewing members of the Connecticut (CT) Coalition to End FGM/C to learn more about them and their important work. Recently, Sahiyo’ read more..
Sahiyo U.S. Releases New Impact Report: Policy Outreach, Education, and Advocacy Program
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Sahiyo U.S. Releases New Impact Report: Policy Outreach, Education, and Advocacy Program

Policy work has been central to Sahiyo’s goal to end the practice of FGM/C and find ways to support survivors since our founding in 2015. Thus, Sahiyo U.S. is proud to publish, “Policy Outreach, Educa... read more..
Intern Spotlight: Policy Intern Sara Khattak
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Intern Spotlight: Policy Intern Sara Khattak

Sara is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree at George Mason University in Chinese and Global Affairs and minoring in American Sign Language. On campus, she is an active member of the community as... read more..
Advocacy Travel Scholarship
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Advocacy Travel Scholarship

Advocacy Travel Scholarship The Advocacy Travel Scholarship offered by Sahiyo U.S. supports active Sahiyo volunteers and program participants in attending conferences, workshops, advocacy events, and... read more..
Reflecting on the FGC 101 Training at the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Conference
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Reflecting on the FGC 101 Training at the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Conference

By: Jumai Olumo-Saidu Attending and presenting at the annual Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) conference in Springfield, Illinois, was a transformative experience. As a volunteer at S... read more..
Sahiyo is thrilled The Gambia decided to keep the FGC ban in place!
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Sahiyo is thrilled The Gambia decided to keep the FGC ban in place!

In case you haven’t heard, the Gambian authorities decided to keep the FGC ban in place and the Sahiyo community couldn’t be more thrilled! If the ban had been repealed, Gambia would have become the f... read more..
Sahiyo in D.C.! Key Insights from Our In-Person Meeting with DOJ OVW Partners
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Sahiyo in D.C.! Key Insights from Our In-Person Meeting with DOJ OVW Partners

Earlier this year, we were honored to join forces with the Milken Institute School of Public Health, the U.S. End FGM/C Network, and the Global Woman PEACE Foundation (GWPF) to address FGC across the ... read more..
Paving the Path to End FGC in Washington State! Year 1 in Review
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Paving the Path to End FGC in Washington State! Year 1 in Review

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 collect... read more..
Reflecting on Our Father’s Day Bhaiyo Campaign
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Reflecting on Our Father’s Day Bhaiyo Campaign

We would like to thank all of those who participated in our public awareness campaign surrounding male engagement in the movement against FGC. In honor of Father’s Day 2024, Sahiyo’s male engagement p... read more..
A Conversation On Intersectionality: Sahiyo and The U.S. Network Launch Pilot Project
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A Conversation On Intersectionality: Sahiyo and The U.S. Network Launch Pilot Project

We are eager to uplift an ongoing collaboration between Sahiyo U.S. and the U.S. End FGM/C Network. Inspired by the U.S. Network’s upcoming release of its Survivor Listening Session Summary Report and... read more..
That Old Familiar Violence - Reflecting on AAS 2024
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That Old Familiar Violence - Reflecting on AAS 2024

By Umme Kulsoom Arif Seattle, Washington. March 15, 2024. 9:00AM. The presentation room is small and its audience even smaller, with just about six or seven seated in a space meant to fit th... read more..
Reflecting on Virtual and In-Person Sessions for Voices to End FGM/C Workshop 2024
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Reflecting on Virtual and In-Person Sessions for Voices to End FGM/C Workshop 2024

Sahiyo completed our 2024 Voices to End FGM/C digital storytelling workshop, welcoming 10 new storytellers to our ninth cohort. Since 2018, this initiative has united over 80 survivors, advocates, and... read more..
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