March 20, 2015

Unchained at Last’s Fraidy Reiss in the NY Times Discussing Forced Marriage in the US

AHA Foundation sister organization Unchained at Last and its Founder, Fraidy Reiss, are featured in this New York […]

March 20, 2015

Ayaan Hirsi Ali Discusses Why Islam Needs a Reformation in the WSJ

In her WSJ piece, Ayaan outlines her argument for her latest book, Heretic, on what steps Islam needs […]

March 19, 2015

Ayaan Hirsi Ali By the Book – Interview in the New York Times

Ayaan Hirsi Ali discusses her favorite books and how villains interest her more than the heroes and heroines. […]

March 18, 2015

“Heretic” Available for Pre-Order, AHA Book Club Recommendations, Launch of Eric Schmidt Challenge and More

Dear AHA Foundation Supporter, I am proud to share with you today that my new book Heretic: Why […]

February 26, 2015

“Catch Me Daddy:” New Film on Honor Killings

A film centered around the idea of honor killings in British Pakastani families premiered in the UK earlier […]

February 26, 2015

Girls and Women Behind Malawi’s New Child Marriage Law

Behind Malawi’s recent child marriage ban was the tireless effort of dozens of girls who advocated for an […]

February 25, 2015

Women’s Rights and Global Development

Katja Iversen, CEO of Women Deliver, explains that comprehensive improvements in women’s rights are necessary for global development. […]

February 25, 2015

Interview with Ruth Trotter, Aneela Arshed Gives Voice to Women and Girls, Q&A with Ayaan and More

Dear AHA Foundation Supporter, I have dedicated my life to speaking out when my conscience guides me to […]

February 24, 2015

Worldwide, Lack of Progress in Repealing Misogynistic Laws

A report from Equality Now reveals that, while some governments have effectively repealed laws that are biased against […]

February 23, 2015

Two Survivors of Child Marriage in Ethiopia Advocate for Eradication of Practice

Melka and Alemtsahye Gebrekidan were forced into marriage when they were just 14 and 10, respectively. While most […]

February 20, 2015

Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Obama Must Confront the Threat of Radical Islam

Ayaan Hirsi Ali discusses that “the Obama Administration has conspicuously avoided any discussion of Islamic theology, even avoiding […]

February 20, 2015

The Key to Fighting Radical Extremism and Terror: A Response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address

In his recent State of the Union address, President Obama spoke about the U.S. taking a support role […]

February 18, 2015

The Abusive Cycle of Child Marriage

According to a number of reports and statistics, the practice of child marriage perpetuates poverty and violence against […]

February 17, 2015

Malawi Criminalizes Child Marriage

Malawi raised the minimum age of marriage from 15 to 18. Over half of all girls in Malawi […]

February 12, 2015

Pakistani Domestic Violence Victims Face Indifference in the UK

Advocate Onjal Rauf writes that her aunt, a victim of domestic violence, was dismissed by medical and legal […]

February 12, 2015

At Least 933 Honor Killings in Pakistan in the Past Two Years

The Pakistani government has released its official figures on honor killings in the past few years. It found […]

February 10, 2015

Kenyan Activist Protects Girls from FGM and Child Marriage

Agnes Pareyio, who underwent Female Genital Mutilation as a child, now works to protect girls who are at risk […]

February 10, 2015

Shelter in Tanzania Protects Girls from FGM

Increasing numbers of girls in Tanzania, specifically in the Tarime region, where FGM is most prevalent, are running […]

February 9, 2015

Violence against Women on the Rise, Impeding Girls’ Education

A recent United Nations report indicates that in over 70 countries, violence against women and girls is on […]

February 9, 2015

Malala: Prioritize Boko Haram Kidnappings

Malala Yousafzai has urged world leaders to prioritize the Boko Haram kidnapping of hundreds of girls that occurred […]