About Mariya Taher

My collection of publications from throughout the years.

Recognitions and acknowledgments given for work in social justice.

Understanding the influence of sharing our stories.

Gender equality articles written throughout the years.

Learn more about FGM/C locally, nationally, and globally and the need to end this human rights violation and form of gender-based violence. 

Articles uplifting how culture has impacted day to day life.

Learning more about Mariya mentioned in the media.

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Mariya Taher's Portfolio

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 

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Sahiyo Stories