June 23, 2016SADC Model Law: one step closer to ending child marriage in Southern AfricaCivil society and young people are paving the way for change across Southern Africa. Developed by the Southern African […]
June 20, 2016Petition Created Calling The Economist to Retract Irresponsible FGM/C PositionAn article by The Economist called “An Agonising Choice” has portrayed many misguided assumptions about female genital mutilation. The article […]
June 17, 2016Activists Speak Out on Child MarriageActivists and forced marriage survivors Fraidy Reiss and Naila Amin speak out against child marriage in the United […]
June 16, 2016A Former Refugee, Now CEO at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights – Derreck Kayongo Continues to Inspire and Speak with ActionsDerreck Kayongo is head of the Atlanta-based National Center for Civil and Human Rights. With a longstanding career […]
June 15, 2016“I heard things I could not imagine”: a Kenyan Activist Reveals How He Became a Voice Against FGMAs female genital mutilation (FGM) continues to claim lives of women around the world, and at the onset […]
June 12, 2016Myths About FGM, Our Executive Director Bids Farewell, and the Chance to Choose the AHA T-shirtDear AHA Foundation Supporter, Here we are in May with summer almost upon us! Soon school will be […]
June 2, 2016Death of Mayar Mohamed Mousa after FGM OperationThere has been a worldwide outcry against female genital mutilation (FGM) following the death of Mayar Mohamed Mousa […]
May 24, 2016AHA Foundation’s Executive Director Bids a Farewell, Reflects on Most Inspiring Achievements“From Africa to the Middle East to the U.S., I have met many women and girls who understand […]
May 24, 2016Five Myths About Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) This month, we share with you five common misconceptions about FGM, and ways that you can help […]
May 23, 2016Men Come Out Against Khatna21 men have come out against the practice of khatna, or female circumcision, within the Dawoodi Bohra community […]
May 16, 2016Sydney Writers’ Festival Panel on Free Speech with Ayaan Hirsi AliTony Jones hosted a panel at the Sydney Writers’ Festival entitled “Free Will, Free Speech, and Criticizing Islam” […]
May 16, 2016WHO Issues Guidelines to Treat FGM VictimsThe World Health Organization (WHO) issued guidelines to physically and mentally treat victims of female genital mutilation (FGM). […]
May 9, 2016Clan Councils Perpetuate Abuses of Women’s Rights in IndiaWhile there is pressure to change the abuses of women’s rights and the patriarchal structure in India, in villages […]
May 9, 2016Boyfriend of Victim of Honor Killing Commits SuicideThe lover of a woman who was a victim of an honor killing a decade ago has committed […]
May 6, 2016Interview with FGM Survivor“This American Life” features an interview with a FGM survivor, Mariya Karimjee. The interview chronicles Karimjee’s quest to find […]
May 5, 2016Brutal Honor Killing in Pakistan15 members of a Pakistani community were arrested this week for their role in the honor killing of […]
April 25, 2016Tent Dealers in India Protest Child MarriageIn a sign of protest against child marriage, 47,000 tent dealers in India have refused to sell their […]
April 25, 2016Ayaan Speaks in NYC, An Author’s Advocacy, and Voices from Our MovementDear AHA Foundation Supporter, When I reflect on my life, I know there are things I would have […]