February 28, 2013

The New York Times reports on a Brooklyn woman’s forced marriage in Pakistan and the aftermath.

A Brooklyn woman was forced to marry a Pakistani man after being held captive by her relatives in […]
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January 23, 2013

The AHA Foundation applauds passage of the “Transport for Female Genital Mutilation Act”, which makes it illegal to knowingly transport a girl out of the United States in order to commit FGM.

The AHA Foundation applauds passage of the ‘Transport for Female Genital Mutilation Act’, which was passed as an […]
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November 20, 2012

Forced marriages take place not only in developing countries but also in the United States.

To many in the United States, forced marriage sounds like an ancient and alien practice, something that might […]
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November 20, 2012

An Iraqi mother accused of beating her daughter in Phoenix for not going along with an arranged marriage has been sentenced to probation.

An Iraqi mother accused of beating her daughter in Phoenix for not going along with an arranged marriage […]
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October 9, 2012

CBS News reports on the honor killing of Noor Almaleki in Arizona in 2009

CBS News reports on the “honor” killing of Noor Almaleki in Arizona in 2009. Watch the report here: […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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June 4, 2012

Mayo Clinic pediatrician departs amid female genital mutilation controversy

A Mayo Clinic pediatrician whose remarks regarding female genital mutilation ignited online controversy no longer works for Mayo […]
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June 4, 2012

Phyllis Chesler appeals to US authorities to do more in Texas “honor” killing case of Sarah and Aminah Said

Phyllis Chesler writes: European law enforcement is far more evolved [than U.S. law enforcement] in terms of how […]
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May 11, 2012

Afghan women fade from White House focus as troops exit nears

Obama’s lack of overt attention to Afghan women has led many to fear their hard-fought gains will slip […]
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May 8, 2012

New York Times reports on all-female prom for Muslim girls in Michigan

The New York Times reports on an all-female prom at a school in Michigan for Muslim girls that […]
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April 4, 2012

CBS News reports that ‘honor’ killings are under growing scrutiny in the U.S., and reports on the work of the AHA Foundation.

CBS News reports that ‘honor’ killings are under growing scrutiny in the U.S., and reports on the work […]
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April 3, 2012

Iraqi woman Shaima Alawadi killed in California, police seek suspect and information

An Iraqi woman was brutally beaten in El Cajon, California, and died from her injuries. Police are seeking […]
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March 8, 2012

Arizona mom accused of burning teen’s face for refusing arranged marriage to older man

An Iraqi mother accused of beating her teenage daughter for not going along with an arranged marriage pleaded […]
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February 23, 2012

We’ve been introduced to a great new website and activist in the fight against honor violence and forced marriage. Please take a moment to check out HBVA: http://honour-killings.com

We’ve been introduced to a great new website and activist in the fight against honor violence and forced […]
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January 16, 2012

Video of the AHA Foundation “honor” violence conference now available

Videos of the AHA Foundation conference on “honor” violence and forced marriage are now available here. Via:[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcr5e51pF8g]
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December 6, 2011

Reid looks to strengthen genital-mutilation ban

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has introduced legislation that would make it a crime under U.S. law […]
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December 6, 2011

NJ dad eyed in ‘honor’ killing

A twisted, sick sense of “honor” compelled a Jersey City man to have his daughter and son-in-law brutally […]
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November 2, 2011

Advocates emphasize the United States must do more to protect girls and women against forced marriages.

Advocates emphasize the United States must do more to protect girls and women against forced marriages. Via:[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-10-31/news/bs-ed-forced-marriages-20111031_1_marriages-tahirih-justice-center-domestic-violence]
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November 2, 2011

A New York attorney writes that “Every day I counsel young women running from female genital mutilation”.

A New York attorney writes that “Every day I counsel young women running from female genital mutilation”. Via:[http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/26/opinion/female-genital-cutting.html]
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