November 15, 2021

Representative Kay Khan: “…the more I learned [about child marriage in Massachusetts], the more I realized we needed to act.”

11/15/2021 This month, the fight to end child marriage in Massachusetts reaches a crucial moment. Two bills have […]
November 15, 2021

“It is our job to protect the innocence of our children.” Jenn survived child marriage in the U.S. Now she fights to end it.

Published 11/15/2021 Jenn is a survivor of child marriage in the U.S. Here, she tells AHA Foundation her […]
October 30, 2021

Early Marriage, Teen Pregnancy As Threats to Girl-Child Education – Leadership

A UNESCO report released on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child (11 October) shows […]
October 29, 2021

Progressives are a gift to Islamism – UnHerd

In the almost 30 years that I have lived in the West, discussion surrounding Islamism has been stymied […]
October 29, 2021

Counterweight Connects with Ayaan Hirsi Ali – Counterweight Media

Earlier this year, Ayaan spoke with Counterweight Media to discuss extremist ideologies. She drew upon her own experience […]
October 25, 2021

The myth of lone-wolf terrorism – UnHerd

My heart sank twice last week: first when I heard about the brutal murder of Sir David Amess; […]
October 19, 2021

Sir David Amess stabbing: What we know so far – BBC

Here’s how the attack unfolded and what we know so far. What happened? The MP for Southend West […]
October 18, 2021

Bow and arrow attack in Norway that killed 5 appears to be ‘terrorist act’ – Hot Air

This strange story of a man in Norway murdering people with a bow and arrow broke yesterday but […]
October 11, 2021

October 2021 Newsletter: First FGM trial in U.S. dismissed; we lost a battle but will fight on to win the war

October 11 was declared the International Day of the Girl Child almost 10 years ago. Though we have […]
October 8, 2021

Human Rights Council adopts four resolutions on child early and forced marriage, negative legacies of colonialism – Mirage News

The Human Rights Council this morning adopted four resolutions on child early and forced marriage in times of […]
October 8, 2021

Letter: Child Marriage is Never Cutesy – Tucson

On 08/27/2021, the NYT published the light-hearted Modern Love Essay, “Why My Daughter Got (Temporarily) Married at 13” […]
October 7, 2021

September 2021 Newsletter: For the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I want to thank those taking a stand against Islamic extremism

Twenty years ago, the world froze as we came face to face with true terror. From the front […]
October 7, 2021

July/August 2021 Newsletter: A thank you to those who dedicated their summer to fighting to end gender-based violence and protect freedom of speech

As we finally reemerge after a year of lockdowns, most people are taking advantage of this summer to […]
October 6, 2021

Our Reaction to the First Federal FGM Case Dismissal: We Lost a Battle, But Are Resolute in Winning This War

10-06-2021 Our Reaction to the First Federal FGM Case Dismissal: We Lost a Battle, But Are Resolute in […]
October 6, 2021

Take Action: Demand Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation in the U.S.

Last updated 1/31/2024 Take Action: Demand Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation in the U.S. Although female genital […]
October 6, 2021

Counselor at AHA Foundation on Girls Facing Abuse: “The circumstances they endure can often be life or death”

For a girl who has been surrounded her whole life by family and friends who shame and threaten her, AHA Foundation case managers working at our Helpline can be the first to offer support. These case managers’ impact on the lives of at-risk girls is immeasurable, and few know this better than Egypt Leithman.
October 4, 2021

Atheism Among Muslims is “Spreading Like Wildfire” – The National Interest

Ex-Muslims are publicly flaunting their rejection of Islam as never before: a steamy tell-all memoir tops the country’s best-seller lists. One […]
October 4, 2021

Judge dismisses most serious remaining charge against doctor accused of genital mutilation – The Detroit News

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed the most serious remaining charge against a doctor accused of female genital […]
October 1, 2021

Child marriage rose 50 pc during pandemic: NCRB – Media India Group

Until 2019, life for Priya (name changed), a 14-year-old girl living with her parents and an elder brother […]
September 9, 2021

Ibn Warraq, the Godfather Of the Ex-Muslim Movement, Speaks About Future Dangers of Islamism On the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

09/09/2021 Ibn Warraq is the author of many books on Islam, from his 1995 classic Why I Am […]