April 3, 2012

In Kenya, married women who escaped female genital mutilation are being threatened to undergo it, a report has stated, as husbands force their wives to undergo FGM to avoid missing out on family inheritances.

In Kenya, married women who escaped female genital mutilation are being threatened to undergo it, a report has […]

March 28, 2012

Azza El Garf, a prominent figure in the Freedom and Justice Party, the political wing of the Islamist group the Muslim Brotherhood, has said she disagrees with Egypt’s 2008 ban on FGM, further worrying women’s rights advocates.

Azza El Garf, a prominent figure in the Freedom and Justice Party, the political wing of the Islamist […]

March 28, 2012

400 women are currently imprisoned in Afghanistan for ‘moral crimes’ such as fleeing domestic abuse and rarely find support from authorities.

About 400 women and girls being held in Afghanistan for “moral crimes”, and they rarely found support from […]

March 27, 2012

The BBC reports that advocates for Muslim women’s rights in the UK frequently receive hate mail, harassment and even death threats for dealing with issues such as forced marriage and ‘honor’-based violence

The BBC reports that advocates for Muslim women’s rights in the UK frequently receive hate mail, harassment and […]

March 26, 2012

In Canada, a bookstore has “sold out” of a controversial marriage guide that advises Muslim men on how to beat their wives

In Canada, a bookstore has “sold out” of a controversial marriage guide that advises Muslim men on how […]

March 26, 2012

Tunisian Islamists demand Sharia, worry women’s rights advocates

Waving black flags, thousands of Tunisians shouted slogans on Sunday chanting “the people want a Caliphate” and demanding […]

March 26, 2012

Egypt’s Islamist groups consolidate power, worrying women’s rights advocates

Egyptian Islamists, who control the recently elected parliament, are on track to consolidate their hold over politics after […]

March 23, 2012

At least 943 Pakistani women and girls were murdered last year for allegedly defaming their family’s honor, Pakistan’s leading human rights group said Thursday.

At least 943 Pakistani women and girls were murdered last year for allegedly defaming their family’s honor, Pakistan’s […]

March 21, 2012

Islamists in Egypt propose to strictly limit women’s right to divorce, under Sharia

An Egyptian lawmaker has proposed a controversial draft law to limit the legal provisions for women to divorce […]

March 21, 2012

In move that bodes poorly for women’s rights, thousands rally demanding Sharia law in Tunisia

AFP reports that several thousand men and women demonstrated outside the Tunisian parliament on Friday to demand the […]

March 21, 2012

In Australia, use of Sharia widespread among Muslims

An Australian has revealed he has prepared more than 1000 wills for Australian Muslims using Islamic law, while […]

March 16, 2012

HONOUR, International Women’s Day & Cocktails

On Thursday, March 8, 2012, the AHA Foundation held a cocktail reception in New York City to celebrate […]

March 15, 2012

AHA Foundation Supporter Update

AHA Foundation staff have been hard at work during the first months of 2012 and we are pleased […]

March 8, 2012

As the world marks International Women’s Day on Thursday, women in Tunisia continue to fight for women’s equality

As the world marks International Women’s Day on Thursday, many Tunisian women fear they are losing the gains […]

March 8, 2012

Afghan President Karzai supports Ulema Council’s Shariah law document, which allows husbands to beat wives and encourages segregation of men and women, forbids women from traveling without male guardian

President Hamid Karzai’s Tuesday remarks backing the Ulema Council’s document, which allows husbands to beat wives under certain […]

March 8, 2012

In Kenya, married women who escaped female genital mutilation are being threatened to undergo it, a report has stated, as husbands force their wives to undergo FGM to avoid missing out on family inheritances.

Azza El Garf, a prominent figure in the Freedom and Justice Party, the political wing of the Islamist group the Muslim Brotherhood, has said she disagrees with Egypt’s 2008 ban on FGM, further worrying women’s rights advocates.

400 women are currently imprisoned in Afghanistan for ‘moral crimes’ such as fleeing domestic abuse and rarely find support from authorities.

The BBC reports that advocates for Muslim women’s rights in the UK frequently receive hate mail, harassment and even death threats for dealing with issues such as forced marriage and ‘honor’-based violence

In Canada, a bookstore has “sold out” of a controversial marriage guide that advises Muslim men on how to beat their wives

Tunisian Islamists demand Sharia, worry women’s rights advocates

Egypt’s Islamist groups consolidate power, worrying women’s rights advocates

At least 943 Pakistani women and girls were murdered last year for allegedly defaming their family’s honor, Pakistan’s leading human rights group said Thursday.

Islamists in Egypt propose to strictly limit women’s right to divorce, under Sharia

In move that bodes poorly for women’s rights, thousands rally demanding Sharia law in Tunisia

In Australia, use of Sharia widespread among Muslims

HONOUR, International Women’s Day & Cocktails

AHA Foundation Supporter Update

As the world marks International Women’s Day on Thursday, women in Tunisia continue to fight for women’s equality

Afghan President Karzai supports Ulema Council’s Shariah law document, which allows husbands to beat wives and encourages segregation of men and women, forbids women from traveling without male guardian

Spanish Imam under investigation for calls to beat wives

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

The hidden lives of child widows

Sabatina James tells her story of how she refused an arranged marriage.

Amnesty International cals on Indonesian government to ban FGM