March 27, 2012The BBC reports that advocates for Muslim women’s rights in the UK frequently receive hate mail, harassment and even death threats for dealing with issues such as forced marriage and ‘honor’-based violenceThe BBC reports that advocates for Muslim women’s rights in the UK frequently receive hate mail, harassment and […]
March 26, 2012In Canada, a bookstore has “sold out” of a controversial marriage guide that advises Muslim men on how to beat their wivesIn Canada, a bookstore has “sold out” of a controversial marriage guide that advises Muslim men on how […]
March 26, 2012Tunisian Islamists demand Sharia, worry women’s rights advocatesWaving black flags, thousands of Tunisians shouted slogans on Sunday chanting “the people want a Caliphate” and demanding […]
March 26, 2012Egypt’s Islamist groups consolidate power, worrying women’s rights advocatesEgyptian Islamists, who control the recently elected parliament, are on track to consolidate their hold over politics after […]
March 23, 2012At least 943 Pakistani women and girls were murdered last year for allegedly defaming their family’s honor, Pakistan’s leading human rights group said Thursday.At least 943 Pakistani women and girls were murdered last year for allegedly defaming their family’s honor, Pakistan’s […]
March 21, 2012Islamists in Egypt propose to strictly limit women’s right to divorce, under ShariaAn Egyptian lawmaker has proposed a controversial draft law to limit the legal provisions for women to divorce […]
March 21, 2012In move that bodes poorly for women’s rights, thousands rally demanding Sharia law in TunisiaAFP reports that several thousand men and women demonstrated outside the Tunisian parliament on Friday to demand the […]
March 21, 2012In Australia, use of Sharia widespread among MuslimsAn Australian has revealed he has prepared more than 1000 wills for Australian Muslims using Islamic law, while […]
March 16, 2012HONOUR, International Women’s Day & CocktailsOn Thursday, March 8, 2012, the AHA Foundation held a cocktail reception in New York City to celebrate […]
March 15, 2012AHA Foundation Supporter UpdateAHA Foundation staff have been hard at work during the first months of 2012 and we are pleased […]
March 8, 2012As the world marks International Women’s Day on Thursday, women in Tunisia continue to fight for women’s equalityAs the world marks International Women’s Day on Thursday, many Tunisian women fear they are losing the gains […]
March 8, 2012Afghan President Karzai supports Ulema Council’s Shariah law document, which allows husbands to beat wives and encourages segregation of men and women, forbids women from traveling without male guardianPresident Hamid Karzai’s Tuesday remarks backing the Ulema Council’s document, which allows husbands to beat wives under certain […]
March 8, 2012Spanish Imam under investigation for calls to beat wivesAbdeslam Laarusi, an imam at the Badr mosque in Terrassa near Barcelona allegedly issued instructions during Friday prayers […]
March 8, 2012Arizona mom accused of burning teen’s face for refusing arranged marriage to older manAn Iraqi mother accused of beating her teenage daughter for not going along with an arranged marriage pleaded […]
March 8, 2012The hidden lives of child widowsChild widows, some less than ten years old, face bleak futures as they bear the triple disadvantage of […]
March 8, 2012Sabatina James tells her story of how she refused an arranged marriage.When Sabatina James refused an arranged marriage, she sparked a violent war within her family—and a threat on […]
March 8, 2012Amnesty International cals on Indonesian government to ban FGMTo mark International Women’s Day on Thursday, human rights watchdog Amnesty International is calling on the Indonesian government […]
March 8, 2012In Pakistan, Hindu girls abducted and forced into a Muslim marriageIn Pakistan, 15-20 Hindu girls each month are abducted, converted to Islam by force, and forced into an […]
February 27, 2012Senate Report: Internet radicalizes U.S. Muslims quicklyYoung American Muslims can become radicalized online very quickly and with few warning signs, becoming potential terrorists before […]
February 23, 2012We’ve been introduced to a great new website and activist in the fight against honor violence and forced marriage. Please take a moment to check out HBVA: http://honour-killings.comWe’ve been introduced to a great new website and activist in the fight against honor violence and forced […]