January 16, 2014

Ebola Epidemic Curbs FGM in Sierra Leone

Because FGM involves the release of bodily fluids, and because Ebola can be spread through contact with infected […]

January 9, 2014

A Berlin clinic specializing in surgically treating victims of female genital mutilation is seeking to make survivors feel whole.

A Berlin clinic specializing in surgically treating victims of female genital mutilation is seeking to make survivors feel […]

January 9, 2014

The New Jersey State Assembly is planning to vote on a bill that would outlaw female genital mutilation (FGM).

The New Jersey State Assembly is planning to vote on a bill that would outlaw female genital mutilation […]

January 9, 2014

The genital mutilation of female children is much more common in Australia and by Australians overseas than authorities can detect, according to New-South Wales (Australia) community services minister Pru Goward.

The genital mutilation of female children is much more common in Australia and by Australians overseas than authorities […]

January 9, 2014

The BBC devotes attention to “honor” violence in Kohistan, Pakistan.

The BBC devotes attention to “honor” violence in Kohistan, Pakistan. Police in Kohistan are trying to be more active […]

January 9, 2014

Judit Neurink calls for breaking the silence on “honor” killings in Kurdistan.

Judit Neurink calls for breaking the silence on “honor” killings in Kurdistan. Read her plea here: http://rudaw.net/english/opinion/31122013

December 30, 2013

Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Campaigners in Egypt are doing all they can to combat the practice.

Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Campaigners in Egypt are doing all they can to combat the practice. One campaigner says […]

December 30, 2013

The West London African Women’s Community Centre carries out “reversal” surgery for FGM survivors and campaigns for stronger protection for women.

The West London African Women’s Community Centre carries out “reversal” surgery for FGM survivors and campaigns for stronger […]

December 30, 2013

A top United Nations official is praising the Canadian government’s foreign policy initiative to end forced marriage of young girls.

A top United Nations official is praising the Canadian government’s foreign policy initiative to end forced marriage of […]

December 30, 2013

The recent “honor” killing of a Palestinian woman illustrates the pervasive social pressure pertaining to “honor” in Palestinian territories.

The recent “honor” killing of a Palestinian woman illustrates the pervasive social pressure pertaining to “honor” in Palestinian […]

December 30, 2013

Scotland is poised to introduce seven-year jail terms as part of a major crackdown on forced marriages, the Scottish government has revealed.

Scotland is poised to introduce seven-year jail terms as part of a major crackdown on forced marriages, the […]

December 30, 2013

Two Jordanians have been sentenced to death in an Amman criminal court for the “honor killing” of their sister earlier this year.

Two Jordanians have been sentenced to death in an Amman criminal court for the “honor killing” of their […]

December 20, 2013

The AHA Foundation 2013 Annual Report

New York, NY December 2013 Dear AHA Supporter: We are pleased to present to you the AHA Foundation […]

December 18, 2013

France’s approach to combating female genital mutilation (FGM) is promising, writes John Lichfield.

France’s approach to combating female genital mutilation (FGM) is promising, writes John Lichfield. Read more here.

December 18, 2013

Britain’s first ever criminal charges could be brought over female genital mutilation after the new Director of Public Prosecutions ordered 4 old cases to be reopened.

Britain’s first ever criminal charges could be brought over female genital mutilation after the new Director of Public […]

December 18, 2013

In Tanzania, Maasai women who reject female genital mutilation (FGM) are refused as brides.

In Tanzania, Maasai women who reject female genital mutilation (FGM) are refused as brides. Read more here.

December 18, 2013

Tanzanian police have arrested 38 women for carrying out illegal genital cutting on a group of girls.

Tanzanian police have arrested 38 women for carrying out illegal genital cutting on a group of girls. Read […]

December 18, 2013

A Kingston (UK) mother, Sarbjit Kaur Athwal, has been named Ultimate Women’s Warrior of the Year at the Cosmopolitan Women Awards this month for becoming the first person to give evidence in an open court for an “honour killing” trial.

A Kingston (UK) mother, Sarbjit Kaur Athwal, has been named Ultimate Women’s Warrior of the Year at the Cosmopolitan […]

December 18, 2013

In India, a growing number of women are kidnapped into a forced marriage.

In India, a growing number of women are kidnapped into a forced marriage. About 100,000 Indian women were […]

December 18, 2013

Palestinians have seen a noticeable increase in the number of ‘honor’ killings this year.

Palestinians have seen a noticeable increase in the number of ‘honor’ killings this year. So far this year, […]