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81. Conversations with my mom about khatna and betrayal
(News & Blog)
... and I don’t like it. In fact, I was infuriated.  One fine day, I decided to dial-up my mom and have a conversation, but really it wasn’t a conversation. I went in ready to pick a fight. I was the victim ...
Created on 06 October 2020
82. A conversation with change makers: women who chose to speak up about Khatna
(News & Blog)
... the questions, and it empowered me to not only raise more questions about Khatna. Through reflection, I found that change happens through empowering conversations. While doing this research, always ...
Created on 19 May 2018
83. Raising the conversation on Female Genital Cutting in Massachusetts
(News & Blog)
During February, Lesley University and Brandeis University in Massachusetts hosted events to elevate the conversation and build awareness on the topic of FGC as it occurs in the U.S. and the larger global ...
Created on 23 March 2018
84. The undecided: Conversations with survivors of Female Genital Cutting in Pakistan
(News & Blog)
By Hina Javed (This is the fourth part in a series of essays by Hina Javed on her experience of reporting on FGC in Pakistan. Read the whole series here: Pakistan Journal.) My conversations with survivors ...
Created on 19 March 2018
85. A tale of deception: My conversation with an FGC survivor in Pakistan
(News & Blog)
... up that phone. Little did I know that my conversation with an FGC survivor would be more harrowing for me than the talk which revealed its existence to me in Pakistan.   I picked up the phone and made ...
Created on 16 February 2018
86. The unsolved riddle: conversations with survivors (Part 2)
(News & Blog)
... riddle. In that instant, brief fragments of past conversations bubbled up in my consciousness. How bizarre it was that the reminders came flooding in at the very moment disorder took over my existence. ...
Created on 06 January 2018
87. Each One Reach One 2: Read this conversation guide to get started
(News & Blog)
... to engage in a meaningful discussion around Khatna. Our focus this year is to move the conversation forward, by exploring ways to respectfully and sensitively engage in discussions with our family, friends ...
Created on 31 May 2017
88. A conversation on Khatna with Suleimani Bohras
(News & Blog)
... Do the men in your community know about this practice? Does it still find much favour amongst the younger generation? Koen: From my conversations, some men did not know about it… or claimed not to know. ...
Created on 10 March 2017
89. Why the khatna conversation needs men's voices to
(News & Blog)
... in disbelief. I was sure she must be wrong. I reached out to my mom and sister, and after a few in-depth conversations with them, it settled over me. A mix of emotions – anger, frustration, humiliation ...
Created on 09 December 2016
90. Conversations on khatna and social norms with Mumbai community workers
(News & Blog)
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 opportunity ...
Created on 21 October 2016
91. Exploring Other Forms of Female Genital Alteration
(News & Blog)
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and advocating for survivor support and prevention. This campaign seeks to open the conversation ...
Created on 10 April 2025
92. Reflecting on “Storytelling as a Tool for Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C) Survivor-Centered Change” at CSW 69
(News & Blog)
... and deeply personal experiences to the conversation.  During the panel, two of the storytellers, Zehra and Leena, reflected on the renewed and unexpected emotions they felt while watching their digital ...
Created on 21 March 2025
93. Reframing FGM/C Through an Intersectional Lens at CSW69
(News & Blog)
...  From the beginning, the energy in the room was palpable. The symbolic ringing of a bell every 12 minutes—representing the frequency of lives lost due to FGM/C—  anchored the conversation in the real, ...
Created on 18 March 2025
94. Survivor and Community Engagement Toolkit
(Uncategorised)
... leading the conversation. However, we recognize many organizations and advocates face challenges due to limited tools, strategies, and guidance for effectively engaging impacted communities. We created ...
Created on 15 March 2025
95. Newly Released: Sahiyo’s Toolkit on Survivor and Community Engagement!
(News & Blog)
... the conversation- men, adolescents, community leaders, elders, religious figures, teachers, and other local officials. The more voices we bring to the table, the stronger we become as a movement!  “Unless ...
Created on 11 March 2025
96. Reflection on the Sahiyo Activists Retreat 2024: Zahara Kagalwalla
(News & Blog)
... with an intimate conversation where we shared our aspirations for the retreat. Some attendees wanted more knowledge on the legal landscape surrounding FGC, while others wanted to tap into the work of other ...
Created on 18 February 2025
97. Join Sahiyo, the Asian Women’s Shelter, and Silence Speaks for a Parallel Event at the 69th Session of Commission on the Status of Women in New York
(News & Blog)
... there will be a panel discussion with Voices alum to allow the storytellers to discuss how their stories have supported and uplifted their work, their conversations on FGM/C, and benefited their healing ...
Created on 11 February 2025
98. Empowered and Ignited
(News & Blog)
... inform my work as an activist since it has given me more strength, power, and a network. What work are you doing currently or hoping to do in the future? I am having conversations with both my friends ...
Created on 18 January 2025
99. What Not to Say
(News & Blog)
By; Samman Masud In this digital short film, “What Not to Say”, I wanted to take the opportunity to talk about the experiences and conversations I had with my community members around the time I gave ...
Created on 24 December 2024
100. Reflections on the Sahiyo Activist Retreat: A Transformative Experience
(News & Blog)
... us to have honest and sometimes difficult conversations about cultural norms, challenges, and the complexities of addressing FGC within our different communities. The diversity of experiences shared ...
Created on 12 December 2024