Dahlia Project

18/07/2023

It's such an honor to moderate the session on 'A Comprehensive Approach to Female Ge***al Mutilation Prevention and Care' for the team leading on FGM at

18/07/2023

It's such an honor to moderate the session on 'A Comprehensive Approach to Female Ge***al Mutilation Prevention and Care' for The WHO team leading on FGM at
The Girl Generation

17/07/2023

Pre-conference kick-off at ! 🌍

Numerous organizations dedicated to ending came together to exchange best practices and demonstrate solidarity with the global movement to eradicate FGM.

At , my colleagues and I had the opportunity to present our work on Girl/Survivor-led initiatives and emphasize the importance of reframing the language surrounding FGM. Let's remember that FGM is not about culture or religion; it's a grave sexual assault against young girls.

Above all, safeguarding the emotional well-being of survivors and those engaged in this movement is of utmost importance. 💪🏽✨

07/07/2023

I will be attending Women Deliver with Options Consultancy Services, where we will be sharing our work with the Girl Generation, the Africa-led movement to end FGM in Africa. If you are also attending, please DM me. I would love to connect and discuss why a girl-cantered approach is crucial in ending all forms of violence against women and girls.

https://thegirlgeneration.org/survivors-leadership-training/

25/06/2023

Honoring a Soulful Encounter

✨ One of my most cherished moments at was the opportunity to create a sacred and safe space alongside one of my greatest inspirations, the remarkable teacher . ✨ I am deeply grateful for this profound experience that has left an indelible mark on my heart. 🙏

✨ , a guiding light in the realm of spirituality and mindfulness, has touched countless lives with his wisdom and compassion. It was an absolute honor to co-create this safe haven with him, fostering a space where vulnerability, growth, and healing could flourish.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to for providing me with the platform to share our transformative wellbeing tool. Together, we aim to empower and uplift individuals on their journey towards holistic well-being. 🌸

Let us continue to cultivate spaces of love, understanding, and support, igniting positive change in ourselves and the world around us. 💫✨

19/06/2023

Thank you all so much! My article has reached over 1 MILLION READERS 😭

It's alarming to consider that approximately every 10 seconds, a girl in Africa is subjected to ge***al MUTILATION.

Let's take a moment to reflect on the countless girls affected by this practice by the time you finish reading my op-ed. Check it out here:

Leyla Hussein recounts the horrifying moment when, as a seven-year-old girl in Somalia, she experienced Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM). Now a therapist, Hussein helps other survivors – and has advice on how to end this heinous crime.

08/03/2022

So excited to be participating in the with as a guest collaborator and sharing my thoughts on representations of feminine power throughout history. Opening on May 19th, book your tickets now!

Posted • Our newly announced will take a cross-cultural look at the representation of female spiritual beings over the last 5,000 years.

Discover the role that goddesses, demons, witches and other spiritual beings have played – and continue to play – in shaping our understanding of the world.

Through a wide range of objects, and with input from contemporary worshippers, faith communities and guest collaborators – , , , .siddique and – the exhibition will consider the influence of female spiritual power and what femininity means today.

The Citi exhibition ‘Feminine power: the divine to the demonic’ opens 19 May 2022.
Book now and take advantage of our early bird offer to save 20% on your tickets – no code needed. Link in bio.

Supported by Citi

🔎 ‘Lilith’, Kiki Smith, 1994. Image © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, photo by Hyla Skopitz.

16/02/2022

ALERT: LOVE NOTE 4 MY BLACK SISTERS

Black women, I'm sending you so much love, hugs, kindness and solidarity.
You have every right to be angry, the right to feel safe, loved and have endless pleasure.
The racism, misogyny and microaggression you experience every second of the day are accurate, and I'm so sorry you are subjected to this; you don't deserve it. Black women, I hear and love you.

03/02/2022

With my brother friend I can't imagine my life without you ❤🙏🏾

29/01/2022

16 years today, I love you and miss you everyday ❤️
I will celebrate you today ❤