May 8, 2012

Health workers in Australia are calling for greater education about the practice of female genital mutilation as they increasingly treat women living with the procedure.

Health workers in Australia are calling for greater education about the practice of female genital mutilation as they […]

May 8, 2012

UPI’s James Zumwalt writes that women’s rights may well disappear under the new Egyptian Constitution.

James Zumwalt writes that with women holding less than 2 percent of parliamentary seats based on the recent […]

May 8, 2012

Frida Ghitis writes that Tunisia is the canary in the Arab Spring coal mine.

Frida Ghitis writes that Tunisia is the canary in the Arab Spring coal mine. Via:[http://www.modbee.com/2012/05/08/2191340/frida-ghitis-the-canary-in-the.html]

May 8, 2012

In Egypt’s Presidential race, the battle is joined on Islam’s role.

In Egypt’s Presidential race, the battle is joined on Islam’s role. The winner could set the course for […]

May 8, 2012

For prominent female Muslim Brotherhood member Azza al-Garf, adhering to a strict interpretation of Islam is the right thing for everyone.

For prominent female Muslim Brotherhood member Azza al-Garf, adhering to a strict interpretation of Islam is the right thing for […]

May 8, 2012

Egyptian-American writer Mona Elthawy writes that women have not yet benefited from the revolution and the women’s revolution won’t begin “until the rage shifts from the oppressors in our presidential palaces to the oppressors on our streets and in our homes.”

Eltahawy writes that women have not yet benefited from the revolution and the women’s revolution won’t begin “until […]

May 8, 2012

Zvi Bar’el writes that for Egypt’s women, the Arab Spring does not spell freedom

Zvi Bar’el writes that for Egypt’s women, the Arab Spring does not spell freedom. Via:[http://www.haaretz.com/news/features/for-egypt-s-women-the-arab-spring-does-not-spell-freedom-1.424962]

May 8, 2012

British Muslim leader caught on camera advocating female genital mutilation by taking girls abroad

A British Muslim leader has been caught on camera advocating female genital mutilation. Mohammed Abdul, the Imam of […]

April 23, 2012

“When Egyptian women are subjected to humiliating “virginity tests” merely for speaking out, it’s no time for silence,” writes Mona Elthawy in Foreign Policy Magazine.

“When Egyptian women are subjected to humiliating “virginity tests” merely for speaking out, it’s no time for silence,” […]

April 18, 2012

In Afghanistan, a water tank poisoning illustrates the risks women face in pursuing an education.

Educating girls is such an important step in empowering them. We’re saddened to hear about the dangers girls […]

April 16, 2012

Westerners are leaving atheists and Christians bereft in the ”Arab winter”, human rights activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali says.

Westerners are leaving atheists and Christians bereft in the ”Arab winter”, human rights activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali says. […]

April 9, 2012

In Pakistan, the suicide of a girl scarred for life by a vengeful man’s “acid attack” has brought new focus to “acid attacks”.

In Pakistan, the suicide of a girl scarred for life by a vengeful man’s acid attack has brought […]

April 4, 2012

CBS News reports that ‘honor’ killings are under growing scrutiny in the U.S., and reports on the work of the AHA Foundation.

CBS News reports that ‘honor’ killings are under growing scrutiny in the U.S., and reports on the work […]

April 4, 2012

In an interview with Canada’s Globe and Post, Ayaan discusses freedom of expression and religious freedom.

In an interview with Canada’s Globe and Mail newspaper, Ayaan discusses freedom of expression and religious freedom. Via:[http://ahafoundation.visibli.com/share/GreKX7]

April 4, 2012