September 5, 2012

A forthcoming documentary with the working title “Sisters” features the work of key activists.

A forthcoming documentary with the working title “Sisters” features the work of important women’s rights activists. View the […]

August 14, 2012

The Washington Post reports that two Pakistani parents have been found guilty of murdering their daughter Shafilea in a so-called honor killing in the UK.

In the UK, Justice Roderick Evans sentenced Iftikhar, 52, and Farzana Ahmed, 49, to life in prison for […]

August 14, 2012

In Kurdistan, the women’s rights organization Zhiyan Group organized a demonstration against honor killing.

One week after its foundation, women’s rights organization Zhiyan [Life] Group organized a demonstration against honor killing in […]

August 14, 2012

In Egypt, the number of disappearances and abductions among Coptic Christian women is on the rise, all with the goal of converting the women to Islam.

Coptic Christians make up the largest Christian community in the Middle East, which also makes them sitting targets […]

August 14, 2012

Women fight Sharia dress code in Iran

Mandatory female covering known as hijab has been a defining element of Iran since the Islamic Revolution in […]

August 14, 2012

The women of Egypt’s Maria TV only wear full Islamic attire, in a sign of changing values following Egypt’s Revolution.

Wearing veils and dressed in black from head to toe, these women are symbols of Egypt’s cultural revolution […]

July 7, 2012

At CNN, Dalia Ziada writes that Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, for many decades, has not respected equal rights for women.

At CNN, Dalia Ziada writes that Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, for many decades, has not respected women’s equal rights. […]

July 7, 2012

An Australian family lawyer has spoken out against the use of Sharia law in Australian divorce cases, calling it “bad for women”.

Family lawyer James Antonenas, who works in Bankstown in Sydney’s southwest and regularly acts for Muslim clients, said […]

July 7, 2012

In Egypt, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a common practice against girls, with Egypt’s new President Morsi calling it a “private issue” that he will not actively combat.

In Egypt, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a common practice against girls. Egypt’s new President Morsi has said […]

July 7, 2012

Switzerland has tightened laws against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), aiming to prevent Swiss-based families from having their daughters circumcised, whether in Switzerland or abroad.

A change to the Swiss penal code on female genital mutilation comes into force on Sunday which aims […]

July 7, 2012

Michael Nazir-Ali writes the enforcement of Sharia law in Egypt “would restrict the freedom of expression and mobility for Muslims, especially women”.

Now Mohammed Morsi is Egypt’s new president an Islamist heads the largest Arab nation. His approach to Sharia, […]

July 7, 2012

Libya’s outgoing National Transitional Council said on Thursday that Sharia law should be the “main” source of legislation, worrying women’s rights advocates.

Libya’s outgoing National Transitional Council said on Thursday that Islamic law (sharia) should be the “main” source of […]

July 7, 2012

In Libya, the Muslim Brotherhood is seen wielding significant influence, worrying women’s rights advocates.

While the elections for a 200-member National Congress is unlikely to grant a majority to any one faction, […]

July 7, 2012

‘Sharia Harassment’ plagues Egyptian women

Several areas in Egypt are currently witnessing a rise in the phenomenon some are calling “Sharia harassment.” Veiled […]

June 25, 2012

In a survey of five Arab countries, Gallup found that those who want no legislative role at all for Sharia are in a small minority in every country.

Gallup surveys in five Arab countries found Arab women are as likely as Arab men in their countries […]

June 25, 2012

There is deep concern among women’s rights advocates over the victory of Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi in Egypt’s Presidential elections and the future of women’s rights in Egypt.

There is deep concern among women’s rights advocates over the victory of Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi in […]

June 21, 2012

In Germany, a parallel Islamic court system on the basis of Sharia law has arisen in which women enjoy fewer rights in matters of child custody, marital arbitration and protection from violence.

For years, Islamic mediators have been stepping in to solve family disputes and marital problems among Muslims in […]

June 4, 2012

The AHA Foundation applauds Louisiana Governor Jindal for signing the bill that criminalizes female genital mutilation in Louisiana.

The AHA Foundation applauds Louisiana Governor Jindal for signing the bill that criminalizes female genital mutilation in Louisiana. […]

June 4, 2012

In her lecture to the Axel Springer Foundation, Ayaan Hirsi Ali argues against self-censorship in discussing women’s rights.

Thank you so much for this great honor. The late Axel Springer had four guiding principles, which he […]

June 4, 2012

NYC Conference raises awarenss over female genital mutilation

Nana Sylla, a high school senior is spearheading a campaign to highlight the practice of Female Genital Mutilation […]