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In the Wall Street Journal, Ayaan Hirsi Ali discusses the meaning of becoming a U.S. citizen and offers her thoughts on immigration reform and political Islam.

research — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:48:42 +0000

In the Wall Street Journal, Ayaan Hirsi Ali discusses the meaning of becoming a U.S. citizen and offers her thoughts on immigration reform and political Islam.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324767004578486931383069840.html

In a powerful statement for women’s rights, a female Egyptian journalist chose to remove her veil during an interview with a fundamentalist cleric and entered into a discussion about women’s rights.

research — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:41:18 +0000

In a powerful statement for women’s rights, a female Egyptian journalist chose to remove her veil during an interview with a fundamentalist cleric and entered into a discussion about women’s rights.

View the exchange: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2rL6NDoyKg&feature=youtu.be

An American mother was able to successfully rescue her son from a kidnapping in Egypt.

research — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:38:32 +0000

An American mother was able to successfully rescue her son from a kidnapping in Egypt.

Link: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/28/pennsylvania-mother-reunited-with-son-after-rescue-in-egypt-fearful-reprisal/

Girls in Saudi Arabia are to be allowed to take part in school sports for the first time in the latest sign that the Islamic kingdom is inching forward in the domain of women’s rights.

research — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:27:15 +0000

Girls in Saudi Arabia are to be allowed to take part in school sports for the first time in the latest sign that the Islamic kingdom is inching forward on the contentious issue of women’s rights.

Link: http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/06/18085419-saudi-arabia-relaxes-ban-on-school-sports-for-girls?lite

A new Pew Forum survey reveals that large majorities in the Muslim world want the Islamic legal and moral code of sharia as the official law in their countries, a finding that is of significant concern to those who favor the equal treatment of women..

research — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:01:23 +0000

A new Pew Forum survey reveals that large majorities in the Muslim world want the Islamic legal and moral code of sharia as the official law in their countries, a finding that is of significant concern to those who favor … Continue reading →

Ayaan Hirsi Ali calls on feminists to return to their core values and prioritize women’s safety first.

research — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:18:21 +0000

Ayaan Hirsi Ali calls on feminists to return to their core values and prioritize women’s safety first.

CNN profiles the survivor of a vicious “honor” attack in Afghanistan

research — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:16:33 +0000

CNN profiles the survivor of a vicious “honor” attack in Afghanistan.

Gathering at a summit in Canberra, Australian state and territory governments signed a National Compact to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

research — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:20:47 +0000

Gathering at a summit in Canberra, Australian state and territory governments signed a National Compact to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

The compact acknowledged that while internationally FGM tends to be associated with African societies, the practice remains widespread in Asia and directly affects many of Australia’s immigrant communities.

Link: http://www.figo.org/news/australia-signs-national-compact-end-female-genital-mutilation-0011089

The Canadian federal government has unveiled a revamped guide to help immigrants settle in Canada — a document that, for the first time, informs newcomers about practices that “will not be tolerated in Canada,” including female genital mutilation, honour crimes and marriage fraud.

research — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:19:18 +0000

The Canadian federal government has unveiled a revamped guide to help immigrants settle in Canada — a document that, for the first time, informs newcomers about practices that “will not be tolerated in Canada,” including female genital mutilation, honour crimes … Continue reading →

The UK government promises £35m to try to end female genital mutilation within a generation, with the money targeted at education to challenge deep rooted cultural norms.

research — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:17:36 +0000

The UK government promises £35m to try to end female genital mutilation within a generation, with the money targeted at education to challenge deep rooted cultural norms.

Link: http://www.channel4.com/news/uk-pledges-35m-to-fight-female-genital-mutilation