April 11, 2013

London faces a major challenge to tackle female genital mutilation as communities cling even more tightly to cultural traditions than in Africa, a government minister warned today.

London faces a major challenge to tackle female genital mutilation as communities cling even more tightly to cultural […]

April 11, 2013

One in six teachers does not know female genital mutilation is illegal in the UK, even though they are obliged to safeguard children from this risk.

One in six teachers does not know female genital mutilation is illegal in the UK, even though they […]

March 20, 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the 15-year-old Pakistani student and women’s-education activist, returned to the classroom for the first time today since being shot in the head by a member of the Taliban in October.

Malala Yousafzai, the 15-year-old Pakistani student and women’s-education activist, has returned to the classroom for the first time […]

March 15, 2013

In an interview with the London Evening Standard, Ayaan Hirsi Ali talks about ways to better prevent female genital mutilation in the UK and other Western countries.

In an interview with the London Evening Standard, Ayaan Hirsi Ali talks about ways to better prevent female […]

February 19, 2013

The BBC have cut a line from a play about “honor” killing in the Muslim community, causing a complaint from the playwright.

The BBC have cut a line from a play about “honor” killing in the Muslim community, causing a […]

February 19, 2013

1,800 girls in London at risk of FGM

An Islingon Council (London) report revealed that as many as 1,800 girls under the age of 18 are […]

February 19, 2013

British activist Nahla Mahmoud writes that Shariah law discriminates against women and children.

In a guest post at Baroness Goudie’s blog, British activist Nahla Mahmoud writes that Shariah law discriminates against […]

January 23, 2013

A British Member of Parliament has said too many professionals are reluctant to take action to stop female genital mutilation.

A British Member of Parliament has said too many professionals are reluctant to take action to stop female […]

January 23, 2013

British human rights campaigner Maryam Namazie lectures at the University of London on the threat of Sharia law to women’s rights.

British human rights campaigner Maryam Namazie lectures at the University of London on the threat of Sharia law […]

January 23, 2013

An Olympian swimmer has claimed asylum in the UK to escape an arranged marriage with a 60-year-old man.

An Olympian fears she will be killed if deported from Britain after living on the streets to escape […]

January 7, 2013

Victims of “honor” violence are being let down by the Welsh justice system because police and prosecutors do not understand the “shame culture” in Muslim communities, an expert has claimed.

Victims of “honor” violence are being let down by the Welsh justice system because police and prosecutors do not […]

December 7, 2012

Britain has launched an initiative dubbed a “health passport” that is designed to reduce the number of girls subjected to horrific genital mutilations while visiting family overseas.

Britain has launched an initiative dubbed a “health passport” that is designed to reduce the number of girls […]

November 20, 2012

In the UK, journalist Felicity Gerry calls for prosecuting those who commit female genital mutilation.

In the UK, journalist Felicity Gerry calls for prosecuting those who commit female genital mutilation. Link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2012/nov/13/female-genital-mutilation-prosection-uk

November 20, 2012

Britain’s Chief Prosecutor seeks to bring prosecutions for perpetrators of female genital mutilation

In Britain, some 24,000 girls could be at risk of female genital mutilation, and although Britain criminalized FGM […]

September 5, 2012

A British woman of Middle Eastern origin shares her fear of being murdered for “honor” by her ex-husband and by her own family.

A British woman of Middle Eastern origin shares her fear of being murdered for “honor” by her ex-husband […]

September 5, 2012

CNN profiles Jasvinder Sanghera and her pioneering work against honor violence in the UK.

CNN profiles Jasvinder Sanghera and her extraordinary work against honor violence and forced marriage in the UK. Read […]

September 5, 2012

A Muslim preacher who tried to strangle his 16-year old daughter after she refused to enter into an arranged marriage with her cousin has avoided jail.

A Muslim preacher who tried to strangle his 16-year old daughter after she refused to enter into an […]

September 5, 2012

A children’s play center in the UK has banned fathers from the premises to avoid offending Muslim women.

A children’s play center in the UK has banned fathers from the premises to avoid offending Muslim women. […]

September 5, 2012

In the UK, Muslim immigrants with more than one wife will see an increase in their social welfare benefits beginning in 2013, when reforms to the British welfare system come into effect.

Muslim immigrants with more than one wife will see an increase in their social welfare benefits beginning in […]

September 5, 2012

The BBC provides an in-depth report on female genital mutilation in the UK.

The BBC provides an in-depth report on female genital mutilation in the UK. Watch it here.