Trump directive ‘dangerously’ conflates gender-affirming care with a human rights violationGroups that work to end female genital mutilation and cutting worry about an executive order that co-opts anti-FGM/C laws. Feb 14 25February 14, 2025Article at 19thnews.org
Female Genital Mutilation Is Happening in the U.S. These Survivors Are Fighting to Stop It.In 2018, a national ban on FGM/C was struck down, and Trump's DOJ didn't defend it. Three activists speak about what they are doing to end this harmful social norm. Jun 04 19June 04, 2019Article at vice.com
Meet Mariya Taher of Sahiyo in CambridgeToday we’d like to introduce you to Mariya Taher. Mariya, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today. I have worked in the anti-gender violence field in the areas of research, policy, and Nov 27 18November 27, 2018Article at bostonvoyager.com
6 Experts to Watch on Female Genital MutilationAs part of our ‘Experts to Watch’ series, we meet six campaigners who are advancing research, policy and action on the ground to bring an end to female genital cutting. Dec 12 17December 12, 2017Article at deeply.thenewhumanitarian.org
UNDERGROUND: Risk of FGM Increasing for Women in the U.S., says CDCThe number of women and girls at risk of FGM is rising in the U.S. Mariya shares her story and discusses her advocacy to end FGM/C. Jun 22 16June 22, 2016Article at abcnews.go.com