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.
Volunteer Spotlight: Policy Intern Juliet Shires
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Volunteer Spotlight: Policy Intern Juliet Shires

Juliet Shires is a rising junior at San Diego State University studying English with minors in Political Science and French. She is passionate about making meaningful policy changes accompanied by com... read more..
Sahiyo's U.S. Executive Director will discuss transnational FGC at the United Nations in Geneva
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Sahiyo's U.S. Executive Director will discuss transnational FGC at the United Nations in Geneva

On July 3rd, Sahiyo’s co-founder and U.S. Executive Director Mariya Taher will discuss cross-border and transnational female genital cutting (FGC) during the fifty-sixth session of the United Nations ... read more..
Ending FGM – Fight the Mansplaining, Toxic Masculinity, and Patriarchy
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Ending FGM – Fight the Mansplaining, Toxic Masculinity, and Patriarchy

By: Brad Mazon (originally published on Brad's blog and reshared with his permission) I’ve been involved with, and have worked against, the torture of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) since I worked wi... read more..
Starting the Dialogue: Sharing Your Experiences on Initiating Conversations with Men about Female Genital Cutting
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Starting the Dialogue: Sharing Your Experiences on Initiating Conversations with Men about Female Genital Cutting

By: Noor Mohamed Initiating conversations about female genital cutting (FGC) can potentially pose significant challenges, particularly when engaging with men. Yet, these discussions can play a vital r... read more..
The practice of khatna on girls must stop / છોકરીઓ પર ખત્નાની પ્રથા બંધ થવી જોઈએ
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The practice of khatna on girls must stop / છોકરીઓ પર ખત્નાની પ્રથા બંધ થવી જોઈએ

By Hakim Rangwala Even in today's modern age, when Mukesh Ambani entrusted his daughter Isha with the management of a multi-crore retail business, there exists a very repulsive and harmful practice am... read more..
Breaking the Silence: A Conversation with My Father About FGM/C
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Breaking the Silence: A Conversation with My Father About FGM/C

By: Sharlon Bolos  My father, a Filipino immigrant, was raised in a world where survival was paramount. He never had the opportunity to delve into the complexities of gender inequality. However, ... read more..
Exploring Diverse Narratives of FGM/C: A Virtual Voices Screening Event
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Exploring Diverse Narratives of FGM/C: A Virtual Voices Screening Event

Join us on June 26th for an engaging and interactive session that offers a unique opportunity for dialogue and reflection surrounding the diverse narratives of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C... read more..
Voices from Washington and Beyond: an In-Person Voices to End FGM/C Screening in Kent, WA
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Voices from Washington and Beyond: an In-Person Voices to End FGM/C Screening in Kent, WA

On June 13th, we had the privilege of hosting an in-person screening of the Voices to End FGM/C digital storytelling project in Kent, Washington, alongside project partners the US End FGM/C Network, M... read more..
Sahiyo Presents FGC 101 Training at ICASA’s Annual Conference
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Sahiyo Presents FGC 101 Training at ICASA’s Annual Conference

On May 22nd, Sahiyo U.S. had the honor of presenting an FGC 101 training at the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) conference in Springfield, Illinois. This training aimed to raise awar... read more..
How to have effective conversations about FGC
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How to have effective conversations about FGC

In honor of Father’s Day 2024, Sahiyo’s male engagement program, Bhaiyo, is launching a public awareness campaign to uplift the importance of male voices and allies in ending female genital cutting or... read more..
Reflecting on the Activist Retreat
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Reflecting on the Activist Retreat

By Arefa Cassoobhoy Why did you want to attend the retreat? I had attended a virtual retreat during Covid and I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed meeting other people virtually, so that ... read more..
Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Reflection on our April 17, 2024 Webinar
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Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Reflection on our April 17, 2024 Webinar

By Megan Seaver On April 17th, Sahiyo U.S and Equality Now had the honor of hosting a virtual event, "Impactful Media Reporting on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Conversatio... read more..
Sahiyo staff spotlight: Editorial Coordinator Sheena Vasani
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Sahiyo staff spotlight: Editorial Coordinator Sheena Vasani

Sheena Vasani joined Sahiyo as its Editorial Coordinator in January 2024. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience working for major media outlets, startups, and charities. A strong believ... read more..
Reflections after sharing my story during the Psychosocial Impacts of FGM/C Webinar
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Reflections after sharing my story during the Psychosocial Impacts of FGM/C Webinar

Farrah Dalal was one of the speakers who participated in our "Quiet Activism and the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting" webinar. Watch a recording of the event here. By Farrah Dalal read more..
Rally, Revel, Repeat : A Changemakers Retreat!
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Rally, Revel, Repeat : A Changemakers Retreat!

By Lubaina Plumber Remember that pivotal moment when a cause became intensely personal? That's what happened to me when I discovered the human rights violation of female genital cutting (FGC) a few ye... read more..
Headline: Understanding the Critical Intersections of FGM/C with other social injustices: Encouraging dialogue on cross-movement collaboration
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Headline: Understanding the Critical Intersections of FGM/C with other social injustices: Encouraging dialogue on cross-movement collaboration

In April, Sahiyo’s research team gave two presentations exploring data from our advocate and survivor-led Critical Intersections Research Project, the latest report from this project having been relea... read more..
Call to Write
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Call to Write

SAHIYO WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!  At Sahiyo, we’re always looking to publish blogs from fresh perspectives about anything and everything related to FGC and our mission. Maybe you read an article or... read more..
Join our FGM/C 101 Training on May 23rd!
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Join our FGM/C 101 Training on May 23rd!

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting (FGM/C) 101 Training on May 23rd at 10:30AM-12:00PM Pacific/ 1:30PM-3:00PM Eastern. This session will delve into the hidden... read more..
Reflecting on our webinar: Quiet Activism and Understanding the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting
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Reflecting on our webinar: Quiet Activism and Understanding the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting

On April 25th, our Sahiyo community came together for a deeply engaging webinar, joined by participants from across the globe including the United Arab Emirates, Nepal, Switzerland, Myanmar, and India... read more..
Join Us at Sahiyos Activists Retreat
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Join Us at Sahiyos Activists Retreat

Sahiyo U.S. will host its eighth annual Activists Retreat virtually via Zoom from July 26th - July 28th, 2024. Sahiyo’s Activist Retreats bring anti-FGC activists together in a safe space to female ge... read more..
Sahiyo U.S. Engages Community Stakeholders in Seattle, Washington to Advance Senate Bill 5453 Initiatives
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Sahiyo U.S. Engages Community Stakeholders in Seattle, Washington to Advance Senate Bill 5453 Initiatives

On April 23rd, 2024, Sahiyo U.S., in collaboration with the Washington Department of Health, Mother Africa, and the U.S. End FGM/C Network, convened a significant gathering at Greenriver College, Kent... read more..
Key takeaways from the “From Rhetoric to Reality: Closing the Funding Gap to End FGM/C” event
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Key takeaways from the “From Rhetoric to Reality: Closing the Funding Gap to End FGM/C” event

By Sheena Vasani and Mariya Taher It’s hard to believe, but in monetary terms, all it could take to avert one case of FGM/C is $95 – roughly the cost many of us pay for a year or so of Netfl... read more..
Join the FGM/C Prevention and Response in Washington State Advisory Committee
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Join the FGM/C Prevention and Response in Washington State Advisory Committee

Sahiyo U.S. is pleased to announce that in collaboration with Mother Africa, the U.S. End FGM/C Network, and the Washington State Department of Health, we are seeking dedicated individuals to serve on... read more..
The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Jo Keogh
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The Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C Interview Series: Jo Keogh

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 each individual and to better understand all the i... read more..
Navigating Complexity: Understanding and Addressing Challenges Faced by Kurdish Women with FGM/C
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Navigating Complexity: Understanding and Addressing Challenges Faced by Kurdish Women with FGM/C

By Osman Mahmoudi UNICEF reports that FGM/C remains prevalent in Iraqi Kurdistan, affecting over half of women who live there. The profound impact of this practice requires urgent medical an... read more..
This Father’s Day, join our campaign
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This Father’s Day, join our campaign

In honor of Father’s Day 2024, Sahiyo’s male engagement program, Bhaiyo is launching a public awareness campaign to uplift the importance of male voices and allies in ending female genital cutting or ... read more..
Building Support for the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C After Failure in 2024 Legislative Session
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Building Support for the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C After Failure in 2024 Legislative Session

By Juliet Shires In the 2024 legislative session, the Connecticut Judiciary Committee failed to raise a bill that would protect children from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Rep. Jilian Gil... read more..
Critical Intersections of FGM/C: Law and Policy in Systems of Oppression Presentation
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Critical Intersections of FGM/C: Law and Policy in Systems of Oppression Presentation

Sahiyo is excited to announce an upcoming event tied to our survivor and advocate-led Critical Intersections Research Project! This original research, which has been in development for over two years,... read more..
Critical Intersections of FGM/C: The Value of Intersectionality in Cross-Collaboration Webinar
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Critical Intersections of FGM/C: The Value of Intersectionality in Cross-Collaboration Webinar

Sahiyo is excited to announce an upcoming event tied to our survivor and advocate-led Critical Intersections Research Project! This original research, which has been in development for over two years,... read more..
Volunteer Spotlight: Programs Intern Sophia Jones
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Volunteer Spotlight: Programs Intern Sophia Jones

Sophia is an undergraduate student at Emmanuel College, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in developmental psychology, with a minor in sport management. She is passionate about learning, advocacy, and educ... read more..
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