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81. Ending FGM – Fight the Mansplaining, Toxic Masculinity, and Patriarchy
(News & Blog)
... like to contribute, please email sheena@sahiyo.org. Related: The practice of khatna on girls must stop  Starting the Dialogue: Sharing Your Experiences on Initiating Conversations with Men about ...
Created on 21 June 2024
82. Starting the Dialogue: Sharing Your Experiences on Initiating Conversations with Men about Female Genital Cutting
(News & Blog)
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 ...
Created on 21 June 2024
83. Reflecting on the Activist Retreat
(News & Blog)
... about what we thought our roles were in the community and how that relates to helping stop FGC. We also talked about how we can discuss FGC with our families and how it’s important to be able to have those ...
Created on 28 May 2024
84. Our Fight to End FGM in The Gambia: Who is Listening?
(News & Blog)
... dreams shattered. That's why, as the world celebrated women's achievements during Women’s History Month in March, we launched a petition to stop the repeal of the ban on FGM in The Gambia.  But to be effective ...
Created on 02 April 2024
85. Sahiyo's Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Arefa Cassoobho
(News & Blog)
... I think there's a lot of healing that happens there, and ultimately stopping FGC from happening to more people. And with Mariya's leadership, and all the other staff members, they really listen to people. ...
Created on 06 March 2024
86. Sahiyo's Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Zehra Patw
(News & Blog)
... had about cutting with female members of my family were like, “It just happens. You just do it and you just move on with your life.” But in this WhatsApp group, people were talking about how to stop this ...
Created on 29 February 2024
87. Zehra Patwa on Sahiyo and the Coalition to End FGM/C’s recent panel discussion with Connecticut legislators – and why it was a positive step forward
(News & Blog)
... to black and brown bodies that may have come from communities that cut their daughters. I applaud Connecticut for this sensitivity but in the end, FGC needs to stop and girls need to be protected. Why ...
Created on 22 February 2024
88. Volunteer spotlight: Policy intern Delia Donovan
(News & Blog)
... and experience at Sahiyo, I am able to teach people what FGC really is, why the practice is done, and how we can help stop it. FGC cannot just be an isolated issue in the communities that it affects, awareness ...
Created on 11 September 2023
89. Volunteer Spotlight: Events & Programs Intern Derrick Simiyu
(News & Blog)
... dangerous FGC is and how activism is necessary to stop this damaging practice. When and how did you first get involved with Sahiyo? I first heard about Sahiyo in 2022. This was during my volunteership ...
Created on 30 May 2023
90. Six Tips for Stress Reduction: Exercising Your Vagus Nerve to Heal Pelvic Pain
(News & Blog)
... and urination.If a dog is chasing you, you don’t want to stop to pee! Parasympathetic nervous system (PNS): This system is characterized by the “rest and digest” response that controls our bodily functioning ...
Created on 29 May 2023
91. Mindful Movement for Pelvic Pain
(News & Blog)
... good. Move, stretch, and breathe within your own comfort zone at a speed that feels right for you. If these poses or movements hurt, stop and consult a pelvic health physical therapist. If you are pregnant ...
Created on 25 May 2023
92. Reflecting on Investing in Girls and Women: Unleashing the Power of Philanthropy to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... the webinar as I listened to the speakers. The argument for donor cooperation was made distinctly: if donors pooled their resources to stop FGC, the Sustainable Development Goal #5 of ending FGC by 2030 ...
Created on 17 May 2023
93. Moving Forward
(News & Blog)
... celebrate each other and work together, educating each other to stop this practice, and protect future generations. Nazneen Vasi belongs to the Bohri community and advocates against the cultural practice ...
Created on 11 April 2023
94. Washington State makes progress to end FGM/C
(News & Blog)
Washington State is one of the remaining ten U.S. states without any law that addresses and prohibits female genial mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). FGM/C is a human rights violation and form of child abuse ...
Created on 05 April 2023
95. Sahiyo spotlight: Outgoing U.S. Advisory Board Chair Arefa Cassoobhoy
(News & Blog)
... space, I’ve been able to support raising awareness about FGC and its consequences with the goal of stopping it from occurring. And I’ve been able to encourage health and medical education for the many ...
Created on 13 March 2023
96. A conversation with Washington activist Absa Samba: SB 5453 a product of collaboration and persistence
(News & Blog)
By Rachel Wine As the Washington Senate Bill 5453 concerning female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) moves forward in the legislature, I had the honor of speaking with Absa Samba, who has been instrumental ...
Created on 07 March 2023
97. Sahiyo’s International Women’s Day Celebration & Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Doris Mukangu of the Amani Women Center
(News & Blog)
... women.   Why did you choose to donate to Sahiyo’s silent auction?  AWC is donating to Sahiyo because we believe in the mission and vision to stop FGM/C. This aligns and compliments our mission to provide ...
Created on 06 March 2023
98. The Climate Crisis & Human Rights
(News & Blog)
... law and policy to provide a pathway for justice, accountability, and a deterrent to slow the pace of the climate crisis, I have also become an advocate for climate justice with Stop Ecocide International, ...
Created on 20 February 2023
99. Volunteer spotlight: Jessica Ladi Ibrahim Puri
(News & Blog)
... as a writer and researcher for Sahiyo, serves on the steering committee for the WE STOP FGM/C Chicago initiative, and volunteers with Chi Alpha Campus Ministries at Northwestern and Loyola Universities. ...
Created on 23 September 2022
100. Volunteer spotlight: Development Intern Shatize Pope
(News & Blog)
... unfamiliar with the harm FGC causes millions of women and young girls daily. She strongly believes that we can put a stop to FGC and empower those who have been affected by it.  What was your experience ...
Created on 03 August 2022