August 20, 2013FGM is Not Female Circumcision, and Other Thoughts on TerminologyIn our advocacy and awareness-raising efforts, the AHA Foundation uses the term female genital mutilation (“FGM”), but you […]
August 19, 2013In the UK, a charity for victims of forced marriage has found a creative way for victims to escape, one that takes advantage of the fact that the forced marriages rarely happen within the country.In the UK, a charity for victims of forced marriage has found a creative way for victims to […]
August 14, 2013Teachers, doctors and airport staff need to be alert to the problem of forced marriages over the school holidays, the British government has warned.Teachers, doctors and airport staff need to be alert to the problem of forced marriages over the school […]
August 14, 2013In the United Kingdom, the government dealt with 114 cases of forced marriage last year that involved mentally disabled people – a number government experts admit is only the tip of the iceberg of a horrendous hidden problem.In the United Kingdom, the government dealt with 114 cases of forced marriage last year that involved mentally […]
August 9, 2013AHA Foundation On the Road – Peoria, AZOn August 5th and 6th, 2013, the AHA Foundation Executive Director and Communications Director headed out west to […]
August 9, 2013This week, the AHA Foundation was proud to partner with the Peoria, AZ Police Department to lead a training on honor violence and forced marriage.This week, the AHA Foundation was proud to partner with the Peoria, AZ Police Department to lead a […]
August 1, 2013Positive News in the Fight Against Female Genital MutilationOn Monday, July 22nd, UNICEF released its report on the state of female genital mutilation (“FGM”) around the […]
July 31, 2013A comprehensive report by UNICEF on female genital mutilation finds a decline in the practice in certain countries (such as Kenya), but a rise in others (such as the Central African Republic).A comprehensive report by UNICEF on female genital mutilation finds a decline in the practice in certain countries […]
July 31, 2013UK broadcaster Channel 4 has commissioned a new documentary on the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the country.UK broadcaster Channel 4 has commissioned a new documentary on the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in […]
July 31, 2013A number of Gulf-based rights groups and activists on Monday strongly condemned Gulf states over mistreatment of women activists that included sexual harassment, torture, illegal detention and other abuses.A number of Gulf-based rights groups and activists on Monday strongly condemned Gulf states over mistreatment of women […]
July 31, 2013Women in Pakistan’s Swat valley are making history, and perhaps some powerful enemies, by convening an all-female jirga, a forum for resolving disputes usually reserved for men.Women in Pakistan’s Swat valley are making history, and perhaps some powerful enemies, by convening an all-female jirga, […]
July 31, 2013A report on female genital mutilation has stoked a fierce debate in aid circles about the best way to eliminate the secretive practice which has been inflicted on 125 million girls and women worldwide.A report on female genital mutilation has stoked a fierce debate in aid circles about the best way […]
July 31, 2013Activists describe strategies to eliminate the practice of Female Genital Mutilation.Activists describe strategies to eliminate the practice of Female Genital Mutilation. Read more here.
July 31, 2013In Europe, the Female Genital Mutilation: My Way of Saying No photographic exhibition pays tribute to the individuals across Europe and Africa who risk opposition to make a stand against the practice.Men and women who speak out against female genital mutilation often risk danger and abuse. The Female Genital […]
July 31, 2013The BBC reports on a doctor in Barcelona who offers reconstructive surgery to women who suffered female genital mutilation when they were children.The BBC reports on a doctor in Barcelona who offers reconstructive surgery to women who suffered female genital […]
July 16, 2013In the Sunday Times, Ayaan Hirsi Ali pleads for a detection system to combat female genital mutilation (FGM) in the United Kingdom.In the Sunday Times, Ayaan Hirsi Ali pleads for a detection system to combat female genital mutilation (FGM) […]
July 16, 2013In an interview with Israel Hayom, Ayaan Hirsi Ali argues the Arab and Islamic world needs fundamental reforms from the bottom up.In an interview with Israel Hayom, Ayaan Hirsi Ali argues the Arab and Islamic world need fundamental reforms […]
July 16, 2013In the United Kingdom, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has launched a 24/7 helpline to protect UK children from female genital mutilation (FGM).In the United Kingdom, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has launched a 24/7 […]
July 16, 2013In Afghanistan, the story of Sarah Gul’s early forced marriage and abuse by her in-laws shocked the public but now her tormentors are free and Gul once again fears for her safety.In Afghanistan, the story of Sarah Gul’s early forced marriage and abuse by her in-laws shocked the public […]
July 16, 2013Women’s rights groups fear the Afghan government’s efforts to bring the Taliban into the political fold may mean a step back in time for the country’s women.Women’s rights groups fear the Afghan government’s efforts to bring the Taliban into the political fold may mean […]