October 19, 2012

Photojournalist Stephanie Sinclair has documented child marriage in over 50 countries.

Photojournalist Stephanie Sinclair has documented child marriage in over 50 countries. Read more here.

October 19, 2012

Malala Yousafzai’s courage in the face of Taliban violence inspires us to act.

Malala Yousafzai’s courage in the face of Taliban violence inspires us to act. Read more here.

October 16, 2012

A ‘Brave’ Stand: The Fight to End Forced Marriage

This blog first appeared on the Girls Not Brides website. By the Executive Director/General Counsel for the AHA […]

October 12, 2012

The AHA Foundation  Second Annual Conference on Honor Violence and Forced Marriage

On October 4th, the AHA Foundation hosted its Second Annual Conference on Honor Violence and Forced Marriage at […]

October 10, 2012

Malala Yousafzai, a 14-year-old Pakistani activist who won international acclaim for her work promoting peace, and two other young girls were shot and seriously injured by the Taliban on Tuesday, police and hospital officials said.

Malala Yousafzai, a 14-year-old Pakistani activist who won international acclaim for her work promoting peace, and two other […]

October 9, 2012

In Newsweek, Ayaan Hirsi Ali writes about Islamist rage in the Middle East and what can be done to end it.

In Newsweek, Ayaan Hirsi Ali writes about Islamist rage in the Middle East: “America needs to empower those […]

October 9, 2012

CBS News reports on the honor killing of Noor Almaleki in Arizona in 2009

CBS News reports on the “honor” killing of Noor Almaleki in Arizona in 2009. Watch the report here: […]

October 9, 2012

In Pakistan, some women risk all to marry the person they choose.

In Pakistan, some women risk all to marry the person they choose. Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/09/world/asia/some-pakistani-women-risk-all-to-marry-for-love.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1&

October 9, 2012

Ikea has apologised for airbrushing women out of the Saudi version of its furniture magazine – which was previously identical across the world.

Ikea has apologised for airbrushing women out of the Saudi version of its furniture magazine – which was […]

October 9, 2012

Urologist Dr. Pierre Foldes argues that female genital mutilation is practiced by many men as a means of controlling women.

Urologist Dr. Pierre Foldes argues that female genital mutilation is practiced by many men as a means of […]

October 9, 2012

In Sydney, Australia, a grandmother and three other female relatives of two sisters have been charged over the female genital mutilation of the girls.

In Sydney, Australia, a grandmother and three other female relatives of two sisters have been charged over the […]

October 9, 2012

Female students in Iran have been barred from more than 70 university degree courses.

Female students in Iran have been barred from more than 70 university degree courses in an officially-approved act […]

October 9, 2012

Pakistan’s Generation Y battles to shape the country’s future.

Pakistan’s Generation Y battles to shape the country’s future. Link: http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/10/13682714-new-radicals-pakistans-generation-y-battles-to-shape-countrys-future?lite

October 9, 2012

Egyptian women fear regression on rights

Egyptian liberal women fear an impending setback to gains women achieved in recent years under Hosni Mubarak, the […]

October 9, 2012

Kurdistan authorities, grappling with ‘honor’ killings, seek a better way of tackling them.

Kurdistan authorities, grappling with ‘honor’ killings, seek a better way of tackling them. Link: http://www.kurdishglobe.net/display-article.html?id=C3A3D0B3F20FA1CA224BAB140FFB0F98

October 9, 2012

In Israel, a 22-year-old Arab woman was stabbed to death by her 19-year-old brother in an “honor” killing, with her brother “dissatisfied” at her behavior.

In Israel, a 22-year-old Arab woman was stabbed to death by her 19-year-old brother in an “honor” killing, […]

October 9, 2012

Photojournalist Stephanie Sinclair has documented child marriage in over 50 countries.

Malala Yousafzai’s courage in the face of Taliban violence inspires us to act.

A ‘Brave’ Stand: The Fight to End Forced Marriage

The AHA Foundation  Second Annual Conference on Honor Violence and Forced Marriage

Malala Yousafzai, a 14-year-old Pakistani activist who won international acclaim for her work promoting peace, and two other young girls were shot and seriously injured by the Taliban on Tuesday, police and hospital officials said.

In Newsweek, Ayaan Hirsi Ali writes about Islamist rage in the Middle East and what can be done to end it.

CBS News reports on the honor killing of Noor Almaleki in Arizona in 2009

In Pakistan, some women risk all to marry the person they choose.

Ikea has apologised for airbrushing women out of the Saudi version of its furniture magazine – which was previously identical across the world.

Urologist Dr. Pierre Foldes argues that female genital mutilation is practiced by many men as a means of controlling women.

In Sydney, Australia, a grandmother and three other female relatives of two sisters have been charged over the female genital mutilation of the girls.

Female students in Iran have been barred from more than 70 university degree courses.

Pakistan’s Generation Y battles to shape the country’s future.

Egyptian women fear regression on rights

Kurdistan authorities, grappling with ‘honor’ killings, seek a better way of tackling them.

In Israel, a 22-year-old Arab woman was stabbed to death by her 19-year-old brother in an “honor” killing, with her brother “dissatisfied” at her behavior.

Germany’s Der Spiegel Magazine profiles the lives of Salafists’ wives.

In Sydney, a couple are being charged with performing FGM on their 2 daughters.

Second Annual Conference on Honor Violence & Forced Marriage

In Newsweek, Ayaan Hirsi Ali writes about the importance of defending freedom of speech against attacks.