December 3, 2018Update on the First Female Genital Mutilation Case in the U.S.: A stunning development as judge dismisses primary charges against defendants and rules anti-FGM law unconstitutionalIn a shocking ruling, the district court judge presiding over the first-ever federally prosecuted case of female genital […]
November 29, 2018Faisal Saeed Al Mutar and Jacob Mchangama at Columbia University, “Blasphemy”Watch highlight: Event Description: By Columbia CTF fellow Serena Killion: On October 28, Danish human […]
November 27, 2018‘US is moving backwards’: female genital mutilation ruling a blow to girls at risk – The GuardianA historic ruling that declared unconstitutional a US law banning female genital mutilation (FGM), and dropped key charges against practitioners […]
November 27, 2018FGM survivor details journey to recovery, Supporters dedicate their birthdays to AHA Foundation’s mission, Amplify your impact next week during #GivingTuesdayDear AHA Foundation Supporter, Thank you so much for taking time during these busy, pre-Thanksgiving days to reach […]
November 27, 2018Dr. Deborah Ottenheimer at the University of Cincinnati, “End FGM”Event Description: “End Female Genital Mutilation” was a presentation on what Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is, where […]
November 27, 2018Faisal Saeed Al Mutar and Christopher Preble at George Washington University, “Does Islamic Extremism require US Military Intervention?”Video link: Event Description: On November 27th, 2018, students and outside guests gathered at George Washington University […]
November 26, 2018Ruling in genital mutilation case shocks women’s advocates – Associated PressMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Women’s rights advocates said they were shocked when a federal judge in Michigan ruled this […]
November 26, 2018Faisal Saeed Al Mutar and Muhammad Frasier-Rahim at the University of North Carolina, “Countering Extremism in the Age of Polarization”Video Link: Event Description: “Countering Extremism in the Age of Polarization” was a conversation between Dr. Muhammad Fraser-Rahim […]
November 21, 2018Judge throws out anti-female genital mutilation law – Media ReleaseMEDIA RELEASE For immediate release – Wednesday November 21, 2018 Judge throws out anti-female genital mutilation law leaving […]
November 20, 2018Judge dismisses female genital mutilation charges in historic case – Detroit Free PressIn a major blow to the government, a federal judge in Detroit has declared the federal female genital […]
November 20, 2018FGM survivor details journey to recovery, Supporters dedicate their birthdays to AHA Foundation’s mission, Amplify your impact next week during #GivingTuesdayDear AHA Foundation Supporter, Thank you so much for taking time during these busy, pre-Thanksgiving days to reach out […]
November 19, 2018Sweden may become latest country to annul child marriages – NBC NewsThe image above is a stock image. Swedish lawmakers are set to vote on a proposed crackdown on […]
November 19, 2018Our Thanksgiving Message To YouWhen I reflect about our work in 2018, I want to state that I’m incredibly grateful for Ayaan […]
November 15, 2018Cultural Practice Performed to “Complete” a Girl, Haunts Her LifeThe image above is a stock image. Female genital mutilation (FGM) or female genital cutting (FGC) is a […]
November 14, 2018Fake News on Female Genital MutilationThe online world is inundated with websites and social media campaigns that promote false information or dangerous ideas. […]
November 14, 2018South Sudan Girl Auctioned on Facebook for Marriage – VOA NewsThe image above is a stock image. Female lawyers in South Sudan are urging the government to shut […]
November 13, 2018Faisal Saeed Al Mutar and Nadia Oweidat at York University, “Preventing Extremism Before It Takes Root”Video: Event Description: Faisal Saeed Al Mutar, an Iraqi-born award-winning human rights activist, writer and counter extremism […]
November 8, 2018Defense tries to toss genital mutilation charges – Detroit NewsThe image above is a stock image. Detroit — Defense lawyers tried to convince a federal judge Tuesday to […]
November 7, 2018Supporters Dedicate Their Birthdays to AHA FoundationFacebook allows its users to dedicate their birthday to a charity of their choice. This means you can […]
November 7, 2018Update on the First Female Genital Mutilation Case in the U.S.: Judge Grants AHA Foundation’s Motion to File Amicus Curiae BriefUnited States of America v. Nagarwala, et al (17-20274) Eastern District of Michigan United States District Court At […]