Proposal Title
Sahiyo Stories
Location
2-150 (Amphitheater)
Start Date
9-11-2018 2:00 PM
End Date
9-11-2018 3:00 PM
Presentation Type
Video
Abstract
In 2016, Mariya created a digital story about experiencing Female Genital Cutting (FGC) and advocating against it. She subsequently fundraised to create a workshop where survivors and advocates working to end FGC could create their own digital stories. Sahiyo Stories represents advocacy work to end FGC, because for centuries, people have been afraid to speak up out of fear of social isolation/ostracization, being labeled a victim, or causing trouble for loved ones. Taher believes that this form of violence has existed within the U.S. for too long, and people are not often aware that such practices exist in this country. This film is a powerful force that honors lived experiences and breaks the silence.
Sahiyo Stories
2-150 (Amphitheater)
In 2016, Mariya created a digital story about experiencing Female Genital Cutting (FGC) and advocating against it. She subsequently fundraised to create a workshop where survivors and advocates working to end FGC could create their own digital stories. Sahiyo Stories represents advocacy work to end FGC, because for centuries, people have been afraid to speak up out of fear of social isolation/ostracization, being labeled a victim, or causing trouble for loved ones. Taher believes that this form of violence has existed within the U.S. for too long, and people are not often aware that such practices exist in this country. This film is a powerful force that honors lived experiences and breaks the silence.
