Sahiyo

Sahiyo is a non-profit organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. With 19 employees, the organization works to address the issue of female genital cutting within Asian communities. Sahiyo's mission centers around empowering these communities to end the practice through dialogue, education, and collaborative efforts that prioritize community involvement. Sahiyo's work focuses on combating female genital cutting, also known as khatna or sunnah, which has been recognized as a human rights violation by international organizations such as the World Health Organization, UNFPA, and UNICEF. Their initiatives aim to create a culture where a woman's or girl's body and female sexuality are respected and celebrated rather than feared or suppressed. A core aspect of Sahiyo's approach emphasizes the importance of consent and a child's or woman's right to bodily autonomy. They strive to empower individuals within Asian communities to make informed choices about their own bodies and well-being. For more information about Sahiyo and their initiatives, please visit their website at sahiyo.org.