Monthly Archive

March 2024

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find a total of 16 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
Finding freedom through sharing your story: how speaking up liberated activist Lomaris "Lo" Diaz
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Finding freedom through sharing your story: how speaking up liberated activist Lomaris "Lo" Diaz

In December, Sahiyo U.S. and TightLipped explored the power of sharing one's story during our “Pain, Stigma, and Sexual Health: Healing Through Storytelling webinar.  After recently chatting with... read more..
Finding safe people and protecting your peace is key, says activist Grace Culqui
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Finding safe people and protecting your peace is key, says activist Grace Culqui

By Sheena Vasani After Sahiyo U.S. and TightLipped hosted the webinar, “Pain, Stigma, and Sexual Health: Healing Through Storytelling” in December 2023, I spoke to Grace Culqui to learn more about her... read more..
Calling on the CT legislature to protect girls from FGM/C
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Calling on the CT legislature to protect girls from FGM/C

A bill to protect children from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in Connecticut (CT) has not been raised by the Connecticut Judiciary Committee in the 2024 legislative session. This news come... read more..
UNICEF releases new data on global prevalence of FGM/C
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UNICEF releases new data on global prevalence of FGM/C

By Rachel Wine On March 8th, 2024, UNICEF released Female Genital Mutilation: A Global Concern, a new report with updated data on the global prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Co... read more..
Join us for Sahiyo’s 8th annual Activists Retreat
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Sahiyo
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Join us for Sahiyo’s 8th annual Activists Retreat

From July 26 - July 28th, 2024, Sahiyo U.S. will host its 8th annual Activists Retreat virtually via Zoom. Sahiyo hosts an annual Activist Retreats to bring anti-FGC activists together in a safe space... read more..
Pathways to Progress: Community Engagement in Ending Female Genital Cutting Reflection
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Sahiyo
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Pathways to Progress: Community Engagement in Ending Female Genital Cutting Reflection

On March 18th, Sahiyo in partnership with RTI International hosted a virtual community forum to discuss the role of community engagement in prevention efforts to raise awareness on FGM/C and support c... read more..
Sahiyo's Outreach at Townview High School
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Sahiyo
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Sahiyo's Outreach at Townview High School

On February 23rd, Sahiyo had the opportunity to talk to students at the Townview High School Career Fair in Dallas, Texas. Our Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Coordinator, Aries Nuno, pro... read more..
Sahiyo’s Second Annual Silent Auction & Comedy Show Reflection
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Sahiyo
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Sahiyo’s Second Annual Silent Auction & Comedy Show Reflection

Thank you to everyone who participated in Sahiyo's 2nd annual Women's Day Celebration & Silent Auction! We are truly grateful for the show of support. With the help of our incredible donors and su... read more..
Empowering Voices: The Launch of the Voices to End FGM/C Screening Guide
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Sahiyo
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Empowering Voices: The Launch of the Voices to End FGM/C Screening Guide

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Voices to End FGM/C Screening Guide, an educational resource developed by Sahiyo, Silence Speaks, and the Asian Women’s Shelter. This guide marks a s... read more..
Voices to End FGM/C 2023 Cohort Video Screening
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Sahiyo
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Voices to End FGM/C 2023 Cohort Video Screening

On Wednesday, March 27th at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET, Sahiyo will host a screening of the newest Voices to End FGM/C videos, which were developed through Sahiyo, Asian Women’s Shelter, and Silence Speaks... read more..
Apply for our Voices to End FGM/C 2024 Hybrid Digital Storytelling Workshop!
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Sahiyo
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Apply for our Voices to End FGM/C 2024 Hybrid Digital Storytelling Workshop!

We are planning our second hybrid-format Voices to End FGM/C Digital Storytelling Workshop! This workshop offers a global platform for FGM/C survivors and community members affected by it to share the... read more..
Equality Now releases the trailer of Asia’s first fiction film on FGM/C, directed by Sahiyo co-founder, Insia Dariwala
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Sahiyo
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Equality Now releases the trailer of Asia’s first fiction film on FGM/C, directed by Sahiyo co-founder, Insia Dariwala

On International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, Equality Now — an NGO that advocates for the rights and protection of women and girls around the world — released the trailer for ... read more..
Sahiyo's Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Arefa Cassoobhoy
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Sahiyo
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Sahiyo's Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Arefa Cassoobhoy

Starting March 6th, Sahiyo will be hosting its second annual Women's Day Celebration & Silent Auction with the goal of raising $15,000 in support of our work to end female genital cutting. The auc... read more..
Pathways to Progress: Community Engagement in Ending Female Genital Cutting
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Sahiyo
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Pathways to Progress: Community Engagement in Ending Female Genital Cutting

Date: March 18, 2024  Time: 9AM-10:30AM Pacific/ 12PM-1:30PM Eastern Register here: https://bit.ly/RTIxSahiyo.  On March 18, Sahiyo and other FGM/C advocates will discuss the pivotal role co... read more..
From Rhetoric to Reality: Closing the Funding Gap to End FGM/C
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Sahiyo
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From Rhetoric to Reality: Closing the Funding Gap to End FGM/C

From political to personal, ending female genital mutilation (FGM/C) requires a multifaceted approach that includes funding. Sadly, a lack of adequate funding has created a real obstacle in our effect... read more..
Sahiyo's Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Kaneez Madraswalla
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Sahiyo
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Sahiyo's Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Kaneez Madraswalla

Sahiyo U.S. will host its second annual Women's Day Celebration & Silent Auction with the goal of raising $15,000 in support of our work to end female genital cutting. The auction will open on Wed... read more..
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