November 26, 2018Ruling in genital mutilation case shocks women’s advocates – Associated PressMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Women’s rights advocates said they were shocked when a federal judge in Michigan ruled this […]
November 21, 2018Judge throws out anti-female genital mutilation law – Media ReleaseMEDIA RELEASE For immediate release – Wednesday November 21, 2018 Judge throws out anti-female genital mutilation law leaving […]
November 20, 2018Judge dismisses female genital mutilation charges in historic case – Detroit Free PressIn a major blow to the government, a federal judge in Detroit has declared the federal female genital […]
November 20, 2018FGM survivor details journey to recovery, Supporters dedicate their birthdays to AHA Foundation’s mission, Amplify your impact next week during #GivingTuesdayDear AHA Foundation Supporter, Thank you so much for taking time during these busy, pre-Thanksgiving days to reach out […]
November 19, 2018Sweden may become latest country to annul child marriages – NBC NewsThe image above is a stock image. Swedish lawmakers are set to vote on a proposed crackdown on […]
November 19, 2018Our Thanksgiving Message To YouWhen I reflect about our work in 2018, I want to state that I’m incredibly grateful for Ayaan […]
November 15, 2018Cultural Practice Performed to “Complete” a Girl, Haunts Her LifeThe image above is a stock image. Female genital mutilation (FGM) or female genital cutting (FGC) is a […]
November 14, 2018Fake News on Female Genital MutilationThe online world is inundated with websites and social media campaigns that promote false information or dangerous ideas. […]
November 14, 2018South Sudan Girl Auctioned on Facebook for Marriage – VOA NewsThe image above is a stock image. Female lawyers in South Sudan are urging the government to shut […]
November 8, 2018Defense tries to toss genital mutilation charges – Detroit NewsThe image above is a stock image. Detroit — Defense lawyers tried to convince a federal judge Tuesday to […]
November 7, 2018Supporters Dedicate Their Birthdays to AHA FoundationFacebook allows its users to dedicate their birthday to a charity of their choice. This means you can […]
November 7, 2018Update on the First Female Genital Mutilation Case in the U.S.: Judge Grants AHA Foundation’s Motion to File Amicus Curiae BriefUnited States of America v. Nagarwala, et al (17-20274) Eastern District of Michigan United States District Court At […]
November 6, 2018What You Need To Know About Child Marriage In The U.S. – ForbesWorldwide, 12 million girls marry before age 18 every year. Say “child marriage” and the average American thinks […]
November 5, 2018Child marriage survivors say UK law legitimises ‘terrible’ abuse – Thomas Reuters Foundation NewsLONDON, Oct 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When Zee was 13, she returned from school one day to […]
October 31, 2018Chandler pushes bill to prosecute female mutilation – Telegram & GazetteBOSTON — It was 1988 in Sierra Leone, Africa. Four blindfolded sisters under the age of 18, the […]
October 27, 2018U.S. visa loophole enables child marriage, Pennsylvania House of Representatives passes FGM bill after five years, Psychology students at U.S. universities lack training on addressing traumas of honor violence, and a child marriage survivor speaks out.Dear AHA Foundation Supporter, The U.S. government spends millions of dollars trying to stop child marriage abroad, but […]
October 25, 2018Finnish hospitals see more babies born to mothers with FGM – YLE UUTISETFinland has started tallying births by circumcised mothers as the medical community is increasingly dealing with delivery complications […]
October 23, 2018Why only two states ban marriage for people under 18 years old – Deseret NewsSALT LAKE CITY — During his 2015 visit to Kenya, former President Barack Obama denounced a practice that […]
October 20, 2018U.S. visa loophole enables child marriage, Pennsylvania House of Representatives passes FGM bill after five years, Psychology students at U.S. universities lack training on addressing traumas of honor violence, and a child marriage survivor speaks out.Dear AHA Foundation Supporter, The U.S. government spends millions of dollars trying to stop child marriage abroad, but leaves […]
October 17, 2018Doctoral Student Calls Out Dangerous Gap in U.S. Psychology ProgramsSheriece Hooks is currently a student in clinical psychology, and holds both a M.A. in clinical psychology from […]