January 9, 2012

In Canada, Shafia “honor” killing trial resumes

As the trial into an alleged honour killing resumes, it remains to be seen if the accused – […]

January 9, 2012

Baby must be adopted to prevent honour killing, British Court of Appeals rules

A baby at risk of becoming the victim of an ”honour killing” because she was born as the […]

January 9, 2012

In Canada, mother arrested in ‘honor’ killing of daughter in India

A Canadian mother and her brother have been arrested in what authorities say was the 2000 honor killing […]

January 9, 2012

Campaign to eliminate FGM gains momentum in Gambia

The Gambia Committee on Traditional Practices affecting the health of Women and Children (GAMCOTRAP) has recently completed a […]

January 9, 2012

Many FGM Practices Hidden in Pakistan

Despite the fact that Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Pakistan is considered to be wiped out, victims, religious […]

January 9, 2012

Egypt Islamists seen winning near two-thirds of seats

The Muslim Brotherhood said on Saturday it had won at least 41 percent of the seats in Egypt’s […]

January 9, 2012

Egypt’s Islamists Raise Alarms Over Western Freedoms

As Egypt holds the second phase of post-revolution elections, some in the West are alarmed by the front-running […]

January 9, 2012

Activists fear converging interests of military, Islamists as Egypt holds last election round

In Egypt, secular activists grow increasingly worried over the possibility of an alliance between the powerful Muslim Brotherhood […]

January 9, 2012

Egypt’s Islamists could soon challenge generals

The dominant showing by the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party in Egypt’s first post-revolution elections puts the […]

December 31, 2011

In a display of brute strength by Egyptian Islamists, a Christian student accused of posting a drawing of Muhammad on Facebook has been arrested by Egyptian authorities

Egyptian authorities have detained a Coptic Christian student accused of posting a drawing of Islam’s prophet on Facebook […]

December 31, 2011

In Pakistan, low awareness of hidden FGM practices impedes efforts to stamp out the barbaric practice

In Pakistan, there is low awareness of hidden FGM practices, impeding efforts to stamp out the barbaric practice. […]

December 31, 2011

Shafia ‘honor’ killings raise questions in Canada

The ‘honor’ killing of the Shafia daughters has brought the issue of ‘honor’ violence to the forefront of […]

December 30, 2011

In Egypt, Islamists emerge from elections as the country’s leading political force, deeply worrying women’s rights advocates.

In Egypt, Islamists emerge from elections as the country’s leading political force, deeply worrying women’s rights advocates. Via:[http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/363239ba-308b-11e1-9436-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1i4mMpKCY]

December 21, 2011

The AHA Foundation 2011 Annual Report

New York, New York December 2011 Dear AHA Supporter: We are pleased to present the AHA Foundation 2011 […]

December 20, 2011

Mass March by Cairo Women in Protest Over Soldiers’ Abuse

Thousands of women marched through downtown Cairo on Tuesday evening to call for the end of military rule […]

December 20, 2011

Nina Shea emphasizes importance of freedom of religion, calls attention to Ayaan’s efforts

‘There’s a difference between threats to religious freedom abroad and at home: Let’s address both,’ says member of […]

December 20, 2011

Please sign Karma Nirvana’s petition to better protect children from forced marriage and honor violence.

Please sign Karma Nirvana’s petition to better protect children from forced marriage and honor violence. Via:[http://www.karmanirvana.org.uk/e-petition.html]

December 20, 2011

A gruesome ‘honor’ attack in Pakistan has shocked even hardened observers

Tribal traditions and machismo served to turn the life of a woman living in Dorug, a tribal area […]

December 20, 2011

Police in Bangladesh said they would charge a migrant worker accused of cutting off most of his wife’s hands after she started studying for a college degree without his permission.

Police in Bangladesh said they would charge a migrant worker, Rafiqul Islam, accused of cutting off most of […]

December 20, 2011

Afghan girls punch their way to equality

At Ghazi Stadium in Kabul, Afghanistan, Afghan girls punch their way to equality. Via:[http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/20/9582548-afghan-girls-punch-their-way-to-equality]