Silence Speaks uses storytelling, creative arts practices, and participatory media to support the telling and witnessing of stories that all too often remain unspoken and unheard. Our work at the intersection of culture, health, and human rights creates a lasting record of courageously outspoken voices.
Voices to End FGM/C: Enhancing survivor wellbeing, building a movement of advocates
Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) continues to impact millions of girls and young women globally. The practice is an age-old cultural tradition shrouded in silence and maintained by adherence to social norms proclaiming its numerous benefits, but the reality is that it exacts a devastating toll on women's physical and emotional health—many survivors suffer from painful sex, chronic UTIs, childbirth complications, and depression.