July 7, 2012Libya’s outgoing National Transitional Council said on Thursday that Sharia law should be the “main” source of legislation, worrying women’s rights advocates.Libya’s outgoing National Transitional Council said on Thursday that Islamic law (sharia) should be the “main” source of […]
July 7, 2012In Libya, the Muslim Brotherhood is seen wielding significant influence, worrying women’s rights advocates.While the elections for a 200-member National Congress is unlikely to grant a majority to any one faction, […]
July 7, 2012‘Sharia Harassment’ plagues Egyptian womenSeveral areas in Egypt are currently witnessing a rise in the phenomenon some are calling “Sharia harassment.” Veiled […]
June 25, 2012Mission TX Police Quick to Dismiss Honor Motive in Attempted MurdersFew details about a recent shooting of three in Texas have surfaced, but police officials are certain of […]
June 25, 2012In a survey of five Arab countries, Gallup found that those who want no legislative role at all for Sharia are in a small minority in every country.Gallup surveys in five Arab countries found Arab women are as likely as Arab men in their countries […]
June 25, 2012There is deep concern among women’s rights advocates over the victory of Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi in Egypt’s Presidential elections and the future of women’s rights in Egypt.There is deep concern among women’s rights advocates over the victory of Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi in […]
June 21, 2012In Germany, a parallel Islamic court system on the basis of Sharia law has arisen in which women enjoy fewer rights in matters of child custody, marital arbitration and protection from violence.For years, Islamic mediators have been stepping in to solve family disputes and marital problems among Muslims in […]
June 11, 2012LA Governor Jindal Signs Bill Criminalizing Female Genital MutilationThe AHA Foundation congratulates Governor Jindal and the Louisiana legislature for passing a bill that criminalizes female genital […]
June 4, 2012The AHA Foundation applauds Louisiana Governor Jindal for signing the bill that criminalizes female genital mutilation in Louisiana.The AHA Foundation applauds Louisiana Governor Jindal for signing the bill that criminalizes female genital mutilation in Louisiana. […]
June 4, 2012The AHA Foundation is proud to be a part of Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage.The AHA Foundation is proud to be a part of Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End […]
June 4, 2012For her courage and her commitment to freedom: Ayaan Hirsi Ali was awarded “Axel Springer Honorary Prize” by the German Axel Springer Foundation.For her courage and her commitment to freedom: Ayaan Hirsi Ali was awarded “Axel Springer Honorary Prize” by […]
June 4, 2012Nazir Afzal has become the public face of the British legal system’s determination to stamp out honour-based violence, forced marriage and sexual grooming of girls.Nazir Afzal has become the public face of the British legal system’s determination to stamp out honour-based violence, […]
June 4, 2012Sweden moves to outlaw forced marriagesAnyone in Sweden who forces someone else to get married against their will can be sent to prison, […]
June 4, 2012In her lecture to the Axel Springer Foundation, Ayaan Hirsi Ali argues against self-censorship in discussing women’s rights.Thank you so much for this great honor. The late Axel Springer had four guiding principles, which he […]
June 4, 2012NYC Conference raises awarenss over female genital mutilationNana Sylla, a high school senior is spearheading a campaign to highlight the practice of Female Genital Mutilation […]
June 4, 2012Muslim girl allegedly killed by her parents faced traumatic last monthsSHAFILEA Ahmed’s weight plunged to just five stone (70 US lbs., 31 kg) after she drank bleach in […]
June 4, 2012Pakistani British girl may have been killed by parents ‘for dating boys’A Muslim teenager was murdered by her parents because she refused to let them “crush her will” and […]
June 4, 2012Swedish school district criticized for ‘special treatment’ of Muslim girls.A Swedish school district has sparked outrage for striking a deal with local Muslim groups ensuring Muslim students […]
June 4, 2012Guinean couple charged in France for genital mutilationA couple of Guinean origin went on trial here Tuesday accused of carrying out what France considers genital […]
June 4, 2012In Bristol, UK, officials have launched an anti-female genital mutilation campaign to combat the practice.The latest campaign against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Bristol has been launched by the city’s safeguarding children’s […]