November 2, 2011

In Canada, Ayaan discusses the concept of citizenship in a free society.

In Canada, Ayaan discusses the concept of citizenship in a free society. Via:[http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/question+loyalty/5591002/story.html]

November 2, 2011

Advocates emphasize the United States must do more to protect girls and women against forced marriages.

Advocates emphasize the United States must do more to protect girls and women against forced marriages. Via:[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-10-31/news/bs-ed-forced-marriages-20111031_1_marriages-tahirih-justice-center-domestic-violence]

November 2, 2011

In an interview with the Calgary Herald, Ayaan urges Canadians to defend freedom of expression and the rights of women.

Ayaan urges Canadians to defend their liberal-democratic rights: “Canadians need to stand up and say: ‘We are prepared […]

November 2, 2011

The Canadian ‘honor’ killing trial of Afghan-Canadian girls Zainab and Saharia Shafia has taken on even darker dimensions after their parents’ internet searches during the weeks preceding the murder for possible murder locations and body dumping grounds were revealed.

The Canadian ‘honor’ killing trial of Afghan-Canadian girls Zainab and Saharia Shafia has taken on even darker dimensions […]

November 2, 2011

A New York attorney writes that “Every day I counsel young women running from female genital mutilation”.

A New York attorney writes that “Every day I counsel young women running from female genital mutilation”. Via:[http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/26/opinion/female-genital-cutting.html]

November 2, 2011

The forced marriage of young girls takes place on a ‘shocking scale’ in Commonwealth countries, trapping children in a cycle of poverty, illiteracy and ill-health.

The forced marriage of young girls takes place on a ‘shocking scale’ in Commonwealth countries, trapping children in […]

November 2, 2011

In Canada’s National Post, Barbara Kay writes about the pathology of ‘honor’ violence, observing that to a person of authority in an honor culture, a life in prison may literally be perceived as a lower price to pay than feeling shamed in the group’s eyes.

In Canada’s National Post, Barbara Kay writes about the pathology of ‘honor’ violence, observing that to a person […]

October 25, 2011

The announcement that Islamic sharia law will be the basis of legislation in Libya’s new political system has raised concerns, especially among women, despite Islamists insisting moderation will prevail.

The announcement that Islamic sharia law will be the basis of legislation in Libya’s new political system has […]

October 24, 2011

Ayaan Hirsi Ali writes that North American honor killings go beyond mere homicide.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali writes that North American “honor” killings go beyond mere homicide. Via:[http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/ayaan-hirsi-ali/honour-killings_b_1028920.html]

October 19, 2011

The AHA Foundation’s Conference on Honor Violence & Forced Marriage

On June 6th, 2011, the AHA Foundation held the first ever conference on honor violence and forced marriage […]

October 18, 2011

In Kenya, some Maasai men are trying to combat FGM in their community

In Kenya, some Maasai men are trying to drive a gradual shift away from FGM in their community. […]

October 18, 2011

In the previous two years there were at least 300 known or suspected forced marriages in the state of New York, according to a new survey of women’s service providers

Some 300 girls and women in New York State reported being forced into marriage in just two years […]

October 18, 2011

In Canada, Ayaan discusses the concept of citizenship in a free society.

Advocates emphasize the United States must do more to protect girls and women against forced marriages.

In an interview with the Calgary Herald, Ayaan urges Canadians to defend freedom of expression and the rights of women.

The Canadian ‘honor’ killing trial of Afghan-Canadian girls Zainab and Saharia Shafia has taken on even darker dimensions after their parents’ internet searches during the weeks preceding the murder for possible murder locations and body dumping grounds were revealed.

A New York attorney writes that “Every day I counsel young women running from female genital mutilation”.

The forced marriage of young girls takes place on a ‘shocking scale’ in Commonwealth countries, trapping children in a cycle of poverty, illiteracy and ill-health.

In Canada’s National Post, Barbara Kay writes about the pathology of ‘honor’ violence, observing that to a person of authority in an honor culture, a life in prison may literally be perceived as a lower price to pay than feeling shamed in the group’s eyes.

The announcement that Islamic sharia law will be the basis of legislation in Libya’s new political system has raised concerns, especially among women, despite Islamists insisting moderation will prevail.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali writes that North American honor killings go beyond mere homicide.

The AHA Foundation’s Conference on Honor Violence & Forced Marriage

In Kenya, some Maasai men are trying to combat FGM in their community

In the previous two years there were at least 300 known or suspected forced marriages in the state of New York, according to a new survey of women’s service providers

Worrying women’s rights advocates, Australia Islamists draw on British “success” in bid for sharia law

Indonesia’s Sharia Divorce Courts Draw Complaints of Uneven Justice

Tunisia’s main Islamist party supports an allegedly “moderate” form of Sharia law, worrying women’s rights advocates

Bob McMillan writes about the risks of Sharia law

Ida Lichter writes that archaic Saudi laws are impeding true progress

Somali women’s basketball team plays on, despite Islamist threats

In Gambia, health workers trained on risks of FGM

A movement to end female genital mutilation spreads in Senegal.