June 5, 2020Egypt to prosecute doctor, father over genital cutting of three girls – ReutersCAIRO (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Egyptian authorities have said they will prosecute the father of three girls who […]
June 2, 2020CHS senior draws statewide attention to child marriage – Coeur d’Alene PressIdaho has the highest rate in the nation of wedded minors It’s no longer the Wild West. Idaho […]
June 1, 2020Ayaan Hirsi Ali to Speak Virtually on June 18Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the founder of AHA Foundation and a global champion of women and human rights, is […]
May 27, 2020A new Kentucky law criminalizing FGM has been dubbed “Jenny’s Law” in her honorWhen Jenny (who asked us not to use her last name) was five, she was taken on a […]
May 26, 2020Somalia sees “massive” rise in FGM during lockdown and Ramadan – ReutersLONDON, May 18 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Somalia’s coronavirus lockdown has led to a huge increase in female […]
May 26, 2020Guest view: End child marriage – The Daily RecordGathering support and momentum to enact change is often arduous, and overcoming the status quo can require years […]
May 26, 2020Activists Call For Investigation Into Case Of Female Genital Mutilation, Saying It Would Be A First For Russia – RFERLThe girl screamed and struggled but was held down by medical staff and her stepmother when female genital […]
May 26, 2020Pakistani Police Hunt for Killer of Two Teenage Girls Seen in Kissing Video – New York TimesPESHAWAR — Pakistani police have launched a manhunt following the murder of two teenage girls who were seen […]
May 26, 2020Jump in forced marriages feared after UK lockdown – ReutersLONDON, May 20 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – British charities working to end forced marriage have seen a spike […]
May 21, 2020May Newsletter: Why child marriage remains legal across the nation; Tulane University interns amplify our work; You can double your impact and moreDear AHA Foundation Supporter, I am thrilled about new victories for our movement. Two states—Pennsylvania and Minnesota—passed legislation […]
May 16, 2020U.S. online marriages feared providing cover for child brides – ReutersNEW YORK, May 15 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Two U.S. states have banned child marriage this month, but […]
May 12, 2020Why Laws Against Child Marriage Are Now Needed More Than EverBoth Pennsylvania and Minnesota recently voted unanimously to ban child marriage, becoming the third and fourth states in […]
May 11, 2020Tulane University Interns Amplify AHA Foundation’s ImpactSince the fall of 2019, students from Tulane University’s internship program have been helping amplify AHA Foundation’s policy […]
May 7, 2020A Spike in Requests for Help at AHA Foundation’s Crisis Text LineViolence against women and children is increasing around the world. AHA Foundation’s crisis text line is experiencing a […]
May 4, 2020Sudan to outlaw female genital mutilation – The GuardianSudan looks set to outlaw female genital mutilation (FGM), in a significant move welcomed by campaigners. Anyone found […]
May 1, 2020Bill to end child marriage in Pa. sent to governor – ABC 27HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Legislation to prohibit marriage before the age of 18, unanimously passed the House and […]
April 29, 2020Millions more cases of violence, child marriage, female genital mutilation, unintended pregnancy expected due to the COVID-19 pandemic – UNFPAUNITED NATIONS, New York – A clear view of the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic is only beginning […]
April 21, 2020Kentucky FGM Survivor: “…through Kentucky passing the law, my chains are broken and I feel free”Earlier this month, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, legislators in Kentucky passed a comprehensive ban against female genital mutilation […]
April 21, 2020April Newsletter: Honor violence cases climbing, FGM survivor from Kentucky finds her voice and healing; CTF coordinator bids farewellDear AHA Foundation Supporter, I hope you and your family continue to stay healthy and safe. Since many […]
April 17, 2020Police see rise in domestic violence calls amid coronavirus lockdown – NBC NewsReports of domestic violence increased in March in many cities around the country as the coronavirus pandemic spread, […]