January 23, 2013

An unexpected decision on ban women from working in boys’ schools in Qatar has left the establishments, teachers and staff struggling to readjust.

An unexpected decision on ban women from working in boys’ schools in Qatar has left the establishments, teachers […]
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January 10, 2013

New Federal Law Strengthens Protections Against FGM: The AHA Foundation Supports the ‘Transport for Female Genital Mutilation Act’

Since its inception, the AHA Foundation has worked to prevent female genital mutilation (FGM) through advocacy, education and […]
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January 8, 2013

The recent attempted marriage of a 70-year-old Saudi man to a 15-year-old girl has sparked condemnation from human rights and social media activists in the kingdom.

The recent attempted marriage of a 70-year-old Saudi man to a 15-year-old girl has sparked condemnation from human […]
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January 7, 2013

The government in Indonesia has been told it must do more to stop female genital mutilation (FGM) being carried out.

The government in Indonesia has been told it must do more to stop female genital mutilation (FGM) being […]
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January 7, 2013

In Tanzania, grandmothers are taking the lead against FGM.

In Tanzania, grandmothers are taking the lead against FGM. Link: http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/features/popular-features/13291-when-grandmothers-take-the-lead-against-fgm
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January 7, 2013

Victims of “honor” violence are being let down by the Welsh justice system because police and prosecutors do not understand the “shame culture” in Muslim communities, an expert has claimed.

Victims of “honor” violence are being let down by the Welsh justice system because police and prosecutors do not […]
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January 7, 2013

German police have arrested two suspects after a young woman of Turkish origin suffered serious burns in an acid attack in western Germany.

German police have arrested two suspects after a young woman of Turkish origin suffered serious burns in an […]
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January 7, 2013

Swedish authorities are seeking the cooperation of the Kurdistan Regional Government to extradite suspects in “honor killing” cases to Sweden.

Swedish police are seeking the cooperation of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to hand over the father of […]
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January 7, 2013

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is reneging on a promise to toughen “honor killing” laws, worrying women’s rights activists.

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has pivoted away from earlier promises to amend laws that offer leniency to men […]
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January 7, 2013

Israeli police are under scrutiny for doing too little to combat “honor” killings.

The recent murder of a 16-year-old Israeli Arab girl by her brother for the sake of “family honor” […]
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January 7, 2013

In an “honor” killing in Israel, a man killed his 16-year-old sister for living with a boyfriend.

An indictment has been filed with the Beersheba District Court against Ahman Alasam, 24, for killing his 16-year-old […]
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January 7, 2013

An Afghan inmate has killed his wife during a prison visit in an “honor” killing.

An Afghan prisoner murdered his wife when she went to visit him, allegedly because she had been unfaithful […]
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December 28, 2012

The AHA Foundation 2012 Annual Report

New York, NY December 2012 Dear AHA Foundation Supporter: We are pleased to present the AHA Foundation 2012 […]
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December 8, 2012

Women’s rights advocates are extremely concerned that Sharia law will play a powerful role in Egypt’s new constitution.

Women’s rights advocates are extremely concerned that Sharia law will play a powerful role in Egypt’s new constitution. […]
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December 8, 2012

Afghan police have arrested two men accused of beheading a teenage girl for rejecting a marriage proposal.

Afghan police have arrested two men accused of beheading a teenage girl for rejecting a marriage proposal. Link: […]
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December 8, 2012

In Sweden, police are continuing an investigation involving a possible “honor” killing.

In Sweden, police are continuing an investigation involving a possible “honor” killing. Link: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2012/11/26/Honor-killing-alleged-in-Swedish-case/UPI-85271353937421/
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December 8, 2012

Some 10,700 women and girls are affected by female genital mutilation (FGM) in Switzerland, according to Unicef Switzerland, based on a survey of medical professionals and social workers.

Some 10,700 women and girls are affected by female genital mutilation (FGM) in Switzerland, according to Unicef Switzerland, […]
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December 7, 2012

At a London conference, founder of the AHA Foundation Ayaan Hirsi Ali proposed to end placing women under the control of male guardians.

At a London conference on the rights of women in the Middle East, founder of the AHA Foundation […]
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December 7, 2012

Despite being legally banned, female genital mutilation in Egypt is on the rise, with Islamists pushing to legalize the procedure again.

Despite being legally banned, female genital mutilation in Egypt is on the rise, causing lifelong pains, health problems […]
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December 7, 2012

Britain has launched an initiative dubbed a “health passport” that is designed to reduce the number of girls subjected to horrific genital mutilations while visiting family overseas.

Britain has launched an initiative dubbed a “health passport” that is designed to reduce the number of girls […]
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