January 23, 2014

Jasvinder Sanghera, a human rights activist who combats forced marriages in the UK, has called on schools to do more to ensure more forced marriages are successfully prevented.

Jasvinder Sanghera, a human rights activist who combats forced marriages in the UK, has called on schools to […]

January 23, 2014

Ruth Rendell, who helped create Britain’s Female Genital Mutilation Act, calls on Britons to be vigilant against female genital mutilation.

Ruth Rendell, who helped create Britain’s Female Genital Mutilation Act, calls on Britons to be vigilant against female […]

January 23, 2014

An Ethiopian child bride forced into marriage at 10, pregnant at 13 and widowed by 14 tells her story and discusses how she is now helping former child brides.

An Ethiopian child bride forced into marriage at 10, pregnant at 13 and widowed by 14 tells her […]

January 23, 2014

The number of women and teenage girls in England and Wales who are victims of female genital mutilation has increased threefold to 170,000 over the past decade because of the influx of migrants from countries where the practice is widespread.

The number of women and teenage girls in England and Wales who are victims of female genital mutilation […]

December 30, 2013

The West London African Women’s Community Centre carries out “reversal” surgery for FGM survivors and campaigns for stronger protection for women.

The West London African Women’s Community Centre carries out “reversal” surgery for FGM survivors and campaigns for stronger […]

December 30, 2013

Scotland is poised to introduce seven-year jail terms as part of a major crackdown on forced marriages, the Scottish government has revealed.

Scotland is poised to introduce seven-year jail terms as part of a major crackdown on forced marriages, the […]

December 18, 2013

Britain’s first ever criminal charges could be brought over female genital mutilation after the new Director of Public Prosecutions ordered 4 old cases to be reopened.

Britain’s first ever criminal charges could be brought over female genital mutilation after the new Director of Public […]

December 18, 2013

A Kingston (UK) mother, Sarbjit Kaur Athwal, has been named Ultimate Women’s Warrior of the Year at the Cosmopolitan Women Awards this month for becoming the first person to give evidence in an open court for an “honour killing” trial.

A Kingston (UK) mother, Sarbjit Kaur Athwal, has been named Ultimate Women’s Warrior of the Year at the Cosmopolitan […]

December 18, 2013

‘Gender apartheid’ is real in UK universities, writes Emma Pearce in Britain’s Telegraph, so why aren’t more people fighting it?

‘Gender apartheid’ is real in UK universities, writes Emma Pearce, so why aren’t more people fighting it? Read […]

November 27, 2013

After speaking out against female genital mutilation, Nimko Ali heard from men who wanted to kill her and lost contact with people whom she considered to be family.

After speaking out against female genital mutilation, Nimko Ali heard from men who wanted to kill her and […]

November 27, 2013

Members of the British Parliament are launching an investigation as to why no one has been convicted for carrying out female genital mutilation (FGM) three decades after it was made illegal.

Members of the British Parliament are launching an investigation as to why no one has been convicted for […]

November 27, 2013

Police are prioritizing tackling female genital mutilation (FGM) in the Thames Valley (UK), which has been named a high-risk area for the practice.

Police are prioritizing tackling female genital mutilation (FGM) in the Thames Valley (UK), which has been named a […]

November 27, 2013

Police in West Midlands (UK) have said they have witnessed a a big rise in reports of female genital mutilation (FGM) over the past two years and have now launched a campaign ro raise awareness.

West Midlands Police have launched a poster campaign to raise awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM). The force […]

November 27, 2013

A BBC investigation has revealed that girls are being brought to Scotland from overseas to undergo female genital mutilation.

A BBC investigation has revealed concerns that girls are being brought to Scotland from overseas to undergo female […]

November 27, 2013

The murder of 17-year-old Laura Wilson in Rotherham (UK) in 2010 is the UK’s first white “honor” killing.

The murder of 17-year-old Laura Wilson in Rotherham (UK) in 2010 is the UK’s first white “honor” killing. […]

November 19, 2013

Teachers should be trained to spot the warning signs of female genital mutilation, warns a leading women’s rights campaigner in the UK.

Teachers should be trained to spot the warning signs of female genital mutilation, warns a leading women’s rights […]

November 19, 2013

Journalist Mary Gearin explores “honor” violence in the United Kingdom and attempts to address the issue and save lives.

Journalist Mary Gearin explores “honor” violence in the United Kingdom and attempts to address the issue and save […]

November 10, 2013

In the United Kingdom, a Judge heard the case of a 14-year-old girl who was forced to marry a man ten years older than her in “harrowing” circumstances.

In the United Kingdom, a Judge heard the case of a 14-year-old girl who was forced to marry […]

November 4, 2013

Thousands of girls in danger of genital mutilation are being failed by the health and justice systems, a coalition of health professionals has warned in a report that recommends aggressive steps to eradicate the practice in the UK.

Thousands of girls in danger of genital mutilation are being failed by the health and justice systems, a […]

October 25, 2013

An award-winning film about a south London “honor” killing is being used to train police.

An award-winning film about a south London “honor” killing is being used to train police. The film is […]