June 23, 2016

An Indian Boarding School Offers Child Brides A Way Out

In the western state of Rajasthan, a group of about 70 village girls, some of them already married, […]
June 23, 2016

In pictures: African champions against child marriage

Award winning photographer Stephanie Sinclair has been documenting some of the people campaigning for the rights of girls. […]
June 23, 2016

Nigerian President Buhari speaks out on forced marriages and child abduction

Speaking in Abuja at the 2016 National Children’s Day Celebration, President Buhari said “No Nigerian should be put […]
June 23, 2016

SADC Model Law: one step closer to ending child marriage in Southern Africa

Civil society and young people are paving the way for change across Southern Africa. Developed by the Southern African […]
June 20, 2016

Petition Created Calling The Economist to Retract Irresponsible FGM/C Position

An article by The Economist called “An Agonising Choice” has portrayed many misguided assumptions about female genital mutilation. The article […]
June 17, 2016

Activists Speak Out on Child Marriage

Activists and forced marriage survivors Fraidy Reiss and Naila Amin speak out against child marriage in the United […]
June 16, 2016

Books for Your Summer Reading List from Advocates against Honor Violence

June 16, 2016

A Former Refugee, Now CEO at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights – Derreck Kayongo Continues to Inspire and Speak with Actions

Derreck Kayongo is head of the Atlanta-based National Center for Civil and Human Rights. With a longstanding career […]
June 15, 2016

“I heard things I could not imagine”: a Kenyan Activist Reveals How He Became a Voice Against FGM

As female genital mutilation (FGM) continues to claim lives of women around the world, and at the onset […]
June 12, 2016

Myths About FGM, Our Executive Director Bids Farewell, and the Chance to Choose the AHA T-shirt

Dear AHA Foundation Supporter, Here we are in May with summer almost upon us! Soon school will be […]
June 2, 2016

Death of Mayar Mohamed Mousa after FGM Operation

There has been a worldwide outcry against female genital mutilation (FGM) following the death of Mayar Mohamed Mousa […]
May 25, 2016

Help Choose the Image for the AHA Foundation’s T-shirt

May 24, 2016

AHA Foundation’s Executive Director Bids a Farewell, Reflects on Most Inspiring Achievements

“From Africa to the Middle East to the U.S., I have met many women and girls who understand […]
May 24, 2016

Five Myths About Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

  This month, we share with you five common misconceptions about FGM, and ways that you can help […]
May 23, 2016

Men Come Out Against Khatna

21 men have come out against the practice of khatna, or female circumcision, within the Dawoodi Bohra community […]
May 16, 2016

Sydney Writers’ Festival Panel on Free Speech with Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Tony Jones hosted a panel at the Sydney Writers’ Festival entitled “Free Will, Free Speech, and Criticizing Islam” […]
May 16, 2016

WHO Issues Guidelines to Treat FGM Victims

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued guidelines to physically and mentally treat victims of female genital mutilation (FGM). […]
May 9, 2016

Clan Councils Perpetuate Abuses of Women’s Rights in India

While there is pressure to change the abuses of women’s rights and the patriarchal structure in India, in villages […]
May 9, 2016

Boyfriend of Victim of Honor Killing Commits Suicide

The lover of a woman who was a victim of an honor killing a decade ago has committed […]
May 6, 2016

Interview with FGM Survivor

“This American Life” features an interview with a FGM survivor, Mariya Karimjee. The interview chronicles Karimjee’s quest to find […]