February 25, 2015Women’s Rights and Global DevelopmentKatja Iversen, CEO of Women Deliver, explains that comprehensive improvements in women’s rights are necessary for global development. […]
February 25, 2015Interview with Ruth Trotter, Aneela Arshed Gives Voice to Women and Girls, Q&A with Ayaan and MoreDear AHA Foundation Supporter, I have dedicated my life to speaking out when my conscience guides me to […]
February 24, 2015Worldwide, Lack of Progress in Repealing Misogynistic LawsA report from Equality Now reveals that, while some governments have effectively repealed laws that are biased against […]
February 23, 2015Two Survivors of Child Marriage in Ethiopia Advocate for Eradication of PracticeMelka and Alemtsahye Gebrekidan were forced into marriage when they were just 14 and 10, respectively. While most […]
February 20, 2015Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Obama Must Confront the Threat of Radical IslamAyaan Hirsi Ali discusses that “the Obama Administration has conspicuously avoided any discussion of Islamic theology, even avoiding […]
February 20, 2015The Key to Fighting Radical Extremism and Terror: A Response to President Obama’s State of the Union AddressIn his recent State of the Union address, President Obama spoke about the U.S. taking a support role […]
February 18, 2015The Abusive Cycle of Child MarriageAccording to a number of reports and statistics, the practice of child marriage perpetuates poverty and violence against […]
February 17, 2015Malawi Criminalizes Child MarriageMalawi raised the minimum age of marriage from 15 to 18. Over half of all girls in Malawi […]
February 12, 2015Pakistani Domestic Violence Victims Face Indifference in the UKAdvocate Onjal Rauf writes that her aunt, a victim of domestic violence, was dismissed by medical and legal […]
February 12, 2015At Least 933 Honor Killings in Pakistan in the Past Two YearsThe Pakistani government has released its official figures on honor killings in the past few years. It found […]
February 10, 2015Kenyan Activist Protects Girls from FGM and Child MarriageAgnes Pareyio, who underwent Female Genital Mutilation as a child, now works to protect girls who are at risk […]
February 10, 2015Shelter in Tanzania Protects Girls from FGMIncreasing numbers of girls in Tanzania, specifically in the Tarime region, where FGM is most prevalent, are running […]
February 9, 2015Violence against Women on the Rise, Impeding Girls’ EducationA recent United Nations report indicates that in over 70 countries, violence against women and girls is on […]
February 9, 2015Malala: Prioritize Boko Haram KidnappingsMalala Yousafzai has urged world leaders to prioritize the Boko Haram kidnapping of hundreds of girls that occurred […]
February 8, 2015Child Marriage Epidemic in GuatemalaChild marriage occurs globally, including in South America. A New York Times exposé offers a glimpse into the […]
February 7, 2015Pope Condemns FGMPope Francis described FGM procedures as “degradations” of women, and said that they reflected an objectification of women. […]
February 6, 2015US Improvements in FGM ResponseUnlike other Western countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States lacks a clear way to handle […]
February 6, 2015Fundraising Project Allows Brides to Contribute to FGM EradicationTwo 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 FGMOne survivor of FGM from Somalia is using her trauma to help educate others in an effort to […]
February 6, 2015Medical Procedure Helps Victims of FGM Regain Sexual Sensitivity, IdentityAn increasingly common and quick procedure, known as a clitoroplasty, can help victims of FGM regain sensitivity and […]