September 9, 2011

Fears Rise that Indonesian FGM Guidelines Could Increase Practice

Guidelines on how to perform female genital mutilation/cutting issued by the Indonesian Ministry of Health could cause an […]

September 9, 2011

In UK, Shafilea Ahmed parents charged over suspected ‘honour killing’

The parents of Shafilea Ahmed, the victim of a suspected “honour killing” almost eight years ago in Warrington, […]

September 9, 2011

New book finds spread of Islamic Sharia law in Germany more advanced than previously thought

The spread of Islamic Sharia law in Germany is far more advanced than previously thought, and German authorities […]

September 6, 2011

Sharia Law in America a Scary Proposition for Women

In response to an Op-Ed posted in The New York Times on Friday, September 2nd, by Yale professor […]

August 31, 2011

In Pakistan, a father murdered his six daughters in an admitted honor killing, saying he would do it again if he had to.

In Pakistan, a father murdered his six daughters in an admitted honor killing, saying he would do it […]

August 31, 2011

In Turkey, a mysterious spade of suicides raises the spectre of ‘honor’ killings.

Turkish suicides raise question of honor killings. Among concerns are that the increase in young women committing suicide […]

August 31, 2011

The Bristol area (UK) has seen a “significant rise” in forced marriages of both women and men over the past 5 years, with police saying only “the tip of the iceberg” is known and the scale of the problem is “not fully recognized”.

The Bristol area (UK) has seen a “significant rise” in forced marriages over the past 5 years, with […]

August 31, 2011

A group of teachers and students from Alliance Girls High School and Dartmouth University in the United States have launched an anti-Female Genital Mutilation campaign in Marakwet district, Kenya

A group of teachers and students from Alliance Girls High School and Dartmouth University in the United States […]

August 31, 2011

Near the slopes of Mount Elgon, Uganda, many parents continue to have their daughters undergo female genital mutilation, even as human rights campaigners push for a stop to the practice.

Near the slopes of Mount Elgon, Uganda, many parents continue to have their daughters undergo female genital mutilation. […]

August 31, 2011

Egypt’s state-produced, largest-circulation newspaper claims concerns about Shariah law are overblown, but in reality everyone should be concerned about possible implementation of Sharia law in Egypt.

Egypt’s state-produced, largest-circulation newspaper claims concerns about Shariah law are overblown. In reality everyone should be concerned about […]

August 31, 2011

In Egypt, Islamists threaten to roll back legal gains for women.

In Egypt, Islamists threaten to roll back legal gains for women. Via:[http://ahafoundation.visibli.com/share/e90bKA]

August 31, 2011

A 14-year-old girl in Western Uganda is still unable to walk 10 months after her father tortured her for leaving Islam and converting to Christianity.

A 14-year-old girl in Western Uganda is still unable to walk 10 months after her father tortured her […]

August 31, 2011

Zuhdi Jasser writes that America’s armed forces “are becoming ground zero for American Muslims in the ideological struggle between Americanism and Islamism”.

Zuhdi Jasser writes that America’s armed forces “are becoming ground zero for American Muslims in the ideological struggle […]

August 31, 2011

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Fears Rise that Indonesian FGM Guidelines Could Increase Practice

In UK, Shafilea Ahmed parents charged over suspected ‘honour killing’

New book finds spread of Islamic Sharia law in Germany more advanced than previously thought

Sharia Law in America a Scary Proposition for Women

In Pakistan, a father murdered his six daughters in an admitted honor killing, saying he would do it again if he had to.

In Turkey, a mysterious spade of suicides raises the spectre of ‘honor’ killings.

The Bristol area (UK) has seen a “significant rise” in forced marriages of both women and men over the past 5 years, with police saying only “the tip of the iceberg” is known and the scale of the problem is “not fully recognized”.

A group of teachers and students from Alliance Girls High School and Dartmouth University in the United States have launched an anti-Female Genital Mutilation campaign in Marakwet district, Kenya

Near the slopes of Mount Elgon, Uganda, many parents continue to have their daughters undergo female genital mutilation, even as human rights campaigners push for a stop to the practice.

Egypt’s state-produced, largest-circulation newspaper claims concerns about Shariah law are overblown, but in reality everyone should be concerned about possible implementation of Sharia law in Egypt.

In Egypt, Islamists threaten to roll back legal gains for women.

A 14-year-old girl in Western Uganda is still unable to walk 10 months after her father tortured her for leaving Islam and converting to Christianity.

Zuhdi Jasser writes that America’s armed forces “are becoming ground zero for American Muslims in the ideological struggle between Americanism and Islamism”.

In Pakistan, the police and judiciary often turn a blind eye to honor killings or rapes carried out to “punish women”.

Men ‘must help stop female genital mutilation’, says British detective

In Portugal, female genital mutilation “very present” in largely poor and immigrant communities

A 14-year-old girl in Western Uganda faced severe abuse by her father for converting from Islam to Christianity

New report on violence against women in Turkey sheds light on inadequate enforcement of laws to protect women

Suspected ‘honor’ killing in broad daylight in Berlin shocks German capital

Aruna Papp writes that ‘honor’ killings continue to be a disgrace