March 8, 2012

In Pakistan, Hindu girls abducted and forced into a Muslim marriage

In Pakistan, 15-20 Hindu girls each month are abducted, converted to Islam by force, and forced into an […]
February 27, 2012

Senate Report: Internet radicalizes U.S. Muslims quickly

Young American Muslims can become radicalized online very quickly and with few warning signs, becoming potential terrorists before […]
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 […]
February 17, 2012

Iraqi mother in Phoenix assaults 19-year-old daughter after daughter refuses arranged marriage to a man twice her age

A Phoenix mother has been arrested over allegations that she scorched her 19-year-old daughter with a hot spoon to […]
February 14, 2012

New Jersey State Senator Loretta Weinberg has introduced our bill to prohibit female genital mutilation in New Jersey.

New Jersey State Senator Weinberg has introduced our bill to prohibit female genital mutilation in New Jersey. Via: […]
February 14, 2012

NJ Senator Weinberg Introduces AHA Foundation Bill Against Female Genital Mutilation

The AHA Foundation applauds New Jersey Senator Loretta Weinberg for introducing our bill to prohibit female genital mutilation […]
February 9, 2012

Saudi writer who tweeted he did “not like the halos of divinity” around the Prophet Muhammad is in deep trouble, with senior clerics calling for his death through Shariah law

A Saudi writer who tweeted he did “not like the halos of divinity” around the Prophet Muhammad is […]
February 8, 2012

Ayaan urges policymakers to banish wishful thinking about Islamism

Ayaan urges policymakers to banish wishful thinking about Islamism. In a contribution to the Financial Times, she writes: […]
February 7, 2012

The Global War on Christians in the Muslim World – Ayaan Hirsi Ali in Newsweek

Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s article in Newsweek discusses that “From one end of the muslim world to the other, […]
February 7, 2012

In Newsweek, Ayaan Hirsi Ali writes that from one end of the Muslim world to the other, Christians are being murdered for their faith.

In Newsweek, Ayaan Hirsi Ali writes that from one end of the Muslim world to the other, Christians […]
January 31, 2012

Ayaan writes about how to honour the victims of ‘honour’ killings

The verdict in the Shafia case exemplifies the ability of Western legal systems to provide justice to victims […]
January 31, 2012

Tunisia blasphemy trial becomes battleground for freedom of expression

In Tunisia, a blasphemy trial has become a battleground for freedom of expression vs. Islam. Via:[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/world/africa/tunisia-navigates-a-democratic-path-tinged-with-religion.html?hp]
January 31, 2012

Fearing Taliban talks, Afghan women keep pushing to have voices heard

In Afghanistan, many Afghan women fear their newfound rights could be jeopardized. Via:[http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/31/10280584-fearing-taliban-talks-afghan-women-keep-pushing-to-have-voices-heard]
January 30, 2012

Justice in Canadian Mass Honor Killing

Ayaan’s take on the verdict of the Shafia trial, also seen in the Huffington Post. After deliberating for […]
January 29, 2012

In Canada, Shafia jury finds all guilty in cold-blooded, shameful ‘honour’ killings

Three members of a Montreal family have been imprisoned for life after a jury found them guilty of […]
January 27, 2012

Accused in Shafia “honor” killings in Canada saw deceased as ‘diseased limb’

Three Montrealers accused of drowning four Shafia family members in a Kingston, Ontario “honor” killing viewed the deceased […]
January 19, 2012

What’s in a Name: the Importance of Correctly Labeling Honor Killings

In Kingston, Ontario, the Shafia murder trial has entered its final stage.  Dozens of witnesses have testified in […]
January 16, 2012

Our German friend Sabatina James has launched a new website: http://sabatinajames.com/

Our German friend Sabatina James has launched a new website: http://sabatinajames.com/ Via:[http://sabatinajames.com/]
January 16, 2012

Human Trafficking and Forced Marriage Are Closely Related Evils

Human trafficking and forced marriage are closely related evils. Via:[http://give.theahafoundation.org/blog-0/bid/113550/Human-Trafficking-and-Forced-Marriage-Are-Closely-Related-Evils]
January 16, 2012

Egypt’s women find power still hinges on men

Egyptian women confront patriarchy. Via:[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/world/middleeast/egyptian-women-confront-restrictions-of-patriarchy.html?_r=1&hp]