February 8, 2015

Child Marriage Epidemic in Guatemala

Child marriage occurs globally, including in South America. A New York Times exposé offers a glimpse into the […]

February 7, 2015

Pope Condemns FGM

Pope Francis described FGM procedures as “degradations” of women, and said that they reflected an objectification of women. […]

February 6, 2015

US Improvements in FGM Response

Unlike other Western countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States lacks a clear way to handle […]

February 6, 2015

Fundraising Project Allows Brides to Contribute to FGM Eradication

Two friends teamed up to create an anti-FGM fundraising project. Women can donate their wedding dresses, and brides-to-be […]

February 6, 2015

“Engulfed in Pain”: One Activist’s Account of FGM

One survivor of FGM from Somalia is using her trauma to help educate others in an effort to […]

February 6, 2015

Medical Procedure Helps Victims of FGM Regain Sexual Sensitivity, Identity

An increasingly common and quick procedure, known as a clitoroplasty, can help victims of FGM regain sensitivity and […]

February 6, 2015

As Immigration to the US Increases, So Do Cases of FGM

Obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States are finding that as immigration from Africa increases, so do cases […]

February 6, 2015

Men Denounce FGM after Watching Documentary

After watching a documentary on FGM, a group of men break out in tears and vehemently denounce the […]

February 6, 2015

FGM Affects Three Times More People in the US than Previously Thought

The Centers for Disease Control will release a study today, International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, stating […]

February 4, 2015

UNICEF Highlights the Importance of Education over Child Marriage

A powerful video produced by UNICEF compares the lives of girls in Chad who are forced into marriage […]

January 31, 2015

Forced Marriage Survivor Pens Letter to Mother

One survivor of forced marriage, who was ultimately able to escape from India back to London, writes a […]

January 30, 2015

Indiewire Gives Positive Review of “The Price of Honor”

Popular independent film website, Indiewire, gives “The Price of Honor” a positive review. The Price of Honor is […]

January 26, 2015

Egypt: First Ever Conviction against Performing FGM

Though FGM has been illegal in Egypt since 2008, no court has prosecuted anyone for performing the procedure […]

January 23, 2015

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January 21, 2015

Ayaan Talks Freedom of Expression, Discussion with “The Price of Honor” Co-Director, Gender Equality as a Weapon Against Extremism and More

Dear AHA Foundation Supporter, In the wake of the New Year, terrorist acts in Paris were followed by […]

January 16, 2015

A Look Back at 2014, New FGM Legislation in Massachusetts, Our Executive Director Testifies Before the Canadian Senate and More

Dear AHA Foundation Supporter, As the end of the year approaches, I recall the Foundation’s beginnings – five […]

Child Marriage Epidemic in Guatemala

Pope Condemns FGM

US Improvements in FGM Response

Fundraising Project Allows Brides to Contribute to FGM Eradication

“Engulfed in Pain”: One Activist’s Account of FGM

Medical Procedure Helps Victims of FGM Regain Sexual Sensitivity, Identity

As Immigration to the US Increases, So Do Cases of FGM

Men Denounce FGM after Watching Documentary

FGM Affects Three Times More People in the US than Previously Thought

UNICEF Highlights the Importance of Education over Child Marriage

Forced Marriage Survivor Pens Letter to Mother

Indiewire Gives Positive Review of “The Price of Honor”

Egypt: First Ever Conviction against Performing FGM

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Cosmopolitan UK Created Mock Cover to Raise Awareness About Honor Killings

Gender Equality Is a Powerful Weapon Against Radical Extremism

Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Keep Charlie Hebdo Alive

Ayaan Hirsi Ali Urges the West to Acknowledge the Roots of Terror