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February 14, 2012

New Jersey State Senator Loretta Weinberg has introduced our bill to prohibit female genital mutilation in New Jersey.

New Jersey State Senator Weinberg has introduced our bill to prohibit female genital mutilation in New Jersey. Via: […]
February 9, 2012

Saudi writer who tweeted he did “not like the halos of divinity” around the Prophet Muhammad is in deep trouble, with senior clerics calling for his death through Shariah law

A Saudi writer who tweeted he did “not like the halos of divinity” around the Prophet Muhammad is […]
February 8, 2012

Ayaan urges policymakers to banish wishful thinking about Islamism

Ayaan urges policymakers to banish wishful thinking about Islamism. In a contribution to the Financial Times, she writes: […]
February 7, 2012

In Newsweek, Ayaan Hirsi Ali writes that from one end of the Muslim world to the other, Christians are being murdered for their faith.

In Newsweek, Ayaan Hirsi Ali writes that from one end of the Muslim world to the other, Christians […]
January 31, 2012

Ayaan writes about how to honour the victims of ‘honour’ killings

The verdict in the Shafia case exemplifies the ability of Western legal systems to provide justice to victims […]
January 31, 2012

Tunisia blasphemy trial becomes battleground for freedom of expression

In Tunisia, a blasphemy trial has become a battleground for freedom of expression vs. Islam. Via:[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/world/africa/tunisia-navigates-a-democratic-path-tinged-with-religion.html?hp]
January 31, 2012

Fearing Taliban talks, Afghan women keep pushing to have voices heard

In Afghanistan, many Afghan women fear their newfound rights could be jeopardized. Via:[http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/31/10280584-fearing-taliban-talks-afghan-women-keep-pushing-to-have-voices-heard]
January 29, 2012

In Canada, Shafia jury finds all guilty in cold-blooded, shameful ‘honour’ killings

Three members of a Montreal family have been imprisoned for life after a jury found them guilty of […]
January 27, 2012

Accused in Shafia “honor” killings in Canada saw deceased as ‘diseased limb’

Three Montrealers accused of drowning four Shafia family members in a Kingston, Ontario “honor” killing viewed the deceased […]
January 16, 2012

Our German friend Sabatina James has launched a new website: http://sabatinajames.com/

Our German friend Sabatina James has launched a new website: http://sabatinajames.com/ Via:[http://sabatinajames.com/]
January 16, 2012

Human Trafficking and Forced Marriage Are Closely Related Evils

Human trafficking and forced marriage are closely related evils. Via:[http://give.theahafoundation.org/blog-0/bid/113550/Human-Trafficking-and-Forced-Marriage-Are-Closely-Related-Evils]
January 16, 2012

Egypt’s women find power still hinges on men

Egyptian women confront patriarchy. Via:[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/world/middleeast/egyptian-women-confront-restrictions-of-patriarchy.html?_r=1&hp]
January 16, 2012

Video of the AHA Foundation “honor” violence conference now available

Videos of the AHA Foundation conference on “honor” violence and forced marriage are now available here. Via:[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcr5e51pF8g]
January 15, 2012

In New Zealand, migrant girls “at risk” of FGM, according to new study

An international study says “a growing number” of girls and young women living in immigrant communities in New […]
January 15, 2012

Shocking gay “honor” killing in Turkey inspires movie

A shocking gay “honor” killing in Turkey has inspired a movie, “Zenne”, which has opened in theaters across […]