In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, Sahiyo will officially launch our new campaign “Each One, Reach Bhaiyo''. During this campaign, Sahiyo will encourage staff, volunteers, and community members to reach out to and educate at least one male-identifying person in their life about female genital cutting (FGC) and encourage them to join the Bhaiyo program.
Through this campaign we hope to involve men in the important work of protecting women and girls. We know that just one conversation can spark a global change towards preventing the human rights violation that is FGC amongst future generations. This International Women’s Day, and throughout women’s history month, let's stand up for women and girls.
Leading up to the campaign, we will be sharing materials to educate and guide people on having effective conversations with men about FGC. If you are struggling to start a conversation with the men in your life about this topic, be on the lookout for our materials in the coming weeks.
How to Participate:
To participate in our campaign, share or post a picture of yourself with a placard saying that you have reached out to someone with the hashtag #EachOneReachBhaiyo.
Our Programs Coordinator, Catherine, has done an example below:
You can download the template here.
We have also drafted a list of questions if people wish to respond to them in blogs or in their submissions!
Why did you want to reach out to another man in your life to discuss FGM/C?
What was his reaction?
Was he aware of FGM/C?
What advice would you give to others trying to reach out to the men in their lives?
We will begin posting these submissions in March to help raise awareness about the need for crucial conversations with men about this issue.
Each one, Reach Bhaiyo!
Please send your submissions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text them on Whatsapp to +1 202 754 2563