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March 21, 2012

Islamists in Egypt propose to strictly limit women’s right to divorce, under Sharia

An Egyptian lawmaker has proposed a controversial draft law to limit the legal provisions for women to divorce […]
March 21, 2012

In move that bodes poorly for women’s rights, thousands rally demanding Sharia law in Tunisia

AFP reports that several thousand men and women demonstrated outside the Tunisian parliament on Friday to demand the […]
March 21, 2012

In Australia, use of Sharia widespread among Muslims

An Australian has revealed he has prepared more than 1000 wills for Australian Muslims using Islamic law, while […]
March 16, 2012

HONOUR, International Women’s Day & Cocktails

On Thursday, March 8, 2012, the AHA Foundation held a cocktail reception in New York City to celebrate […]
March 8, 2012

As the world marks International Women’s Day on Thursday, women in Tunisia continue to fight for women’s equality

As the world marks International Women’s Day on Thursday, many Tunisian women fear they are losing the gains […]
March 8, 2012

Afghan President Karzai supports Ulema Council’s Shariah law document, which allows husbands to beat wives and encourages segregation of men and women, forbids women from traveling without male guardian

President Hamid Karzai’s Tuesday remarks backing the Ulema Council’s document, which allows husbands to beat wives under certain […]
March 8, 2012

Spanish Imam under investigation for calls to beat wives

Abdeslam Laarusi, an imam at the Badr mosque in Terrassa near Barcelona allegedly issued instructions during Friday prayers […]
March 8, 2012

Arizona mom accused of burning teen’s face for refusing arranged marriage to older man

An Iraqi mother accused of beating her teenage daughter for not going along with an arranged marriage pleaded […]
March 8, 2012

The hidden lives of child widows

Child widows, some less than ten years old, face bleak futures as they bear the triple disadvantage of […]
March 8, 2012

Sabatina James tells her story of how she refused an arranged marriage.

When Sabatina James refused an arranged marriage, she sparked a violent war within her family—and a threat on […]
March 8, 2012

Amnesty International cals on Indonesian government to ban FGM

To mark International Women’s Day on Thursday, human rights watchdog Amnesty International is calling on the Indonesian government […]
March 8, 2012

In Pakistan, Hindu girls abducted and forced into a Muslim marriage

In Pakistan, 15-20 Hindu girls each month are abducted, converted to Islam by force, and forced into an […]
February 27, 2012

Senate Report: Internet radicalizes U.S. Muslims quickly

Young American Muslims can become radicalized online very quickly and with few warning signs, becoming potential terrorists before […]
February 23, 2012

We’ve been introduced to a great new website and activist in the fight against honor violence and forced marriage. Please take a moment to check out HBVA: http://honour-killings.com

We’ve been introduced to a great new website and activist in the fight against honor violence and forced […]
February 17, 2012

Iraqi mother in Phoenix assaults 19-year-old daughter after daughter refuses arranged marriage to a man twice her age

A Phoenix mother has been arrested over allegations that she scorched her 19-year-old daughter with a hot spoon to […]