February 24, 2014

Daniel Howden reports that female genital mutilation is proving to be an extremely difficult practice to eradicate in Kenya.

Daniel Howden reports that female genital mutilation is proving to be an extremely difficult practice to eradicate in […]

February 24, 2014

A Palestine Liberation Organization executive committee member called for immediate approval of a law that would institute harsher sentences for honor killings.

A Palestine Liberation Organization executive committee member called for immediate approval of a law that would institute harsher […]

February 24, 2014

It is a ritual supposed to keep women “pure”, but an increased understanding of the severe health risks of extreme forms of female genital mutilation appears to be slowly rolling back its prevalence in Somalia’s northwest.

It is a ritual supposed to keep women “pure”, but an increased understanding of the severe health risks […]

February 24, 2014

One in five UK police forces is failing to properly record cases of so-called honor violence against women, according to a support group.

One in five UK police forces is failing to properly record cases of so-called honor violence against women, […]

February 18, 2014

In an interview, human rights activist Deeyah Khan discusses her award-winning documentary “Banaz: A Love Story”, which documents the “honor” killing of Banaz Mahmod in the UK.

In an interview, human rights activist Deeyah Khan discusses her award-winning documentary “Banaz: A Love Story”, which documents […]

February 18, 2014

The AHA Foundation is proud to co-lead a training on honor violence and forced marriage for the Arizona Homicide Investigators Association.

The AHA Foundation is proud to co-lead a training on honor violence and forced marriage for the Arizona […]

February 11, 2014

An overview of the AHA Foundation’s third annual conference on honor violence, forced marriage, and female genital mutilation (FGM) in New York City is now available online.

An overview of the AHA Foundation’s third annual conference on honor violence, forced marriage, and female genital mutilation […]

February 11, 2014

A new draft law in Afghanistan that would limit testimony in domestic violence cases is drawing international outcry, with activists warning it is part of a broader trend toward rolling back women’s rights and would make it more difficult to combat “honor” crimes in the nation.

A new draft law in Afghanistan that would limit testimony in domestic violence cases is drawing international outcry, […]

February 11, 2014

In Canada, a mother and son, both Pakistani immigrants, were found guilty of threatening a woman and her boyfriend with an “honor” killing.

In Canada, a mother and son, both Pakistani immigrants, were found guilty of several criminal charges Wednesday for […]

February 11, 2014

In an “honor” killing case, a Jordanian court has reduced the sentence of a man who killed his daughter because she left home without her husband’s knowledge from death to 10 years in jail, an official said Thursday.

In an “honor” killing case, a Jordanian court has reduced the sentence of a man who killed his […]

February 11, 2014

The first prosecution for female genital mutilation is expected to go ahead within weeks after a concerted drive to end Britain’s “shameful” record over the crime.

The first prosecution for female genital mutilation is expected to go ahead within weeks after a concerted drive […]

February 11, 2014

A number of communities in Mali have publicly denounced female genital mutilation.

A number of communities in Mali have publicly denounced female genital mutilation. By getting entire communities on board, […]

February 11, 2014

Scotland’s government said it would be writing to every headteacher in the nation asking them to train their staff and educate parents about female genital mutilation.

Scotland’s government said it would be writing to every headteacher in the nation asking them to train their […]

February 11, 2014

France’s tough stance on female genital mutilation is working, say campaigners.

France’s tough stance on female genital mutilation is working, say campaigners. Dr. Emmanuelle Piet says tiptoeing around religious […]

February 11, 2014

Somali activist Asha Ismail recounted her own experience with female genital mutilation (FGM) and her fight to eradicate it to radio Onda Vasca on International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation on February 6, 2014.

Somali activist Asha Ismail recounted her own experience with female genital mutilation (FGM) and her fight to eradicate […]

February 11, 2014

The British Education Secretary, Michael Gove, has agreed to meet 17-year-old student Fahma Mohamed, following a Guardian-backed petition demanding action to end to female genital mutilation that has attracted 170,000 signatures since launching last week.

The British Education Secretary, Michael Gove, has agreed to meet 17-year-old student Fahma Mohamed, following a Guardian-backed petition […]

February 5, 2014

Gerard Laarhuis, Assistant Crown Attorney, Ontario, discusses the mass honor killing of four members of the Shafia family at the AHA Foundation's Third Annual Conference on Honor Violence, Forced Marriage, and Female Genital Mutilation.

Lessons from the Shafia Mass Honor Killing

During the AHA Foundation’s Third Annual Conference on Honor Violence, Forced Marriage, and Female Genital Mutilation, held in […]

January 24, 2014

Meet the Cops who Save Women from Forced Marriage

Al Jazeera America ran a four-part series about forced marriage in the US which featured the work of […]

January 23, 2014

The AHA Foundation funded a recent survey of immigrant populations in New York conducted by researchers at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan that shows that the issue of forced marriage is very much alive and probably underdocumented.

In the United States, forced marriages take place but usually remain hidden from public view. The AHA Foundation, […]

January 23, 2014

Cultural traditions and a lack of legal protections are driving tens of millions of girls around the world into early marriage, subjecting them to violence, poverty and mistreatment.

Cultural traditions and a lack of legal protections are driving tens of millions of girls around the world […]