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64 I Trauma-Informed Care for FGM/C (Part 2)  — Community Engagement and Survivor-Centered Strategies From (Sahiyo)

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64 I Trauma-Informed Care for FGM/C (Part 2) — Community Engagement and Survivor-Centered Strategies From (Sahiyo)

February 4, 2025

64 I Trauma-Informed Care for FGM/C (Part 2) — Community Engagement and Survivor-Centered Strategies From (Sahiyo)

We welcome Samman, the community engagement coordinator at Sahiyo, to discuss the ongoing efforts to address and prevent female genital mutilation/cutting (FGMC) within the South Asian Bora community and beyond. She provides insight into the importance of using appropriate terminology like FGM/C to foster dialogue and reduce stigma. We explore the prevalence of FGM/C in the United States, countering the misconception that it’s only practiced elsewhere. The conversation delves into understanding FGM/C as a social norm, exploring interventions and supports such as trauma-informed care and peer support networks.

Additionally, we discuss the role of youth advocacy, storytelling, and the importance of comprehensive education in driving change. The episode also highlights SAYO’s efforts to amplify the voices of survivors and work with communities and policymakers to effectively address and prevent FGMC.

Overview:

  • 00:00 FGM/C Term Debate
  • 06:10 Framing FGMC as a Social Norm
  • 08:17 “Promoting Trust in FGM/C Education”
  • 11:34 Trauma-Informed Care Fundamentals
  • 15:33 “Survivor Support Through Storytelling Networks”
  • 22:54 Digital Activism on Human Rights
  • 26:19 Advocacy Programs for Ending FGMC
  • 27:29 Virtual FGMC Activist Retreat Expansion

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