December 30, 2013

Two Jordanians have been sentenced to death in an Amman criminal court for the “honor killing” of their sister earlier this year.

Two Jordanians have been sentenced to death in an Amman criminal court for the “honor killing” of their […]
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December 20, 2013

The AHA Foundation 2013 Annual Report

New York, NY December 2013 Dear AHA Supporter: We are pleased to present to you the AHA Foundation […]
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December 18, 2013

France’s approach to combating female genital mutilation (FGM) is promising, writes John Lichfield.

France’s approach to combating female genital mutilation (FGM) is promising, writes John Lichfield. Read more here.
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December 18, 2013

Britain’s first ever criminal charges could be brought over female genital mutilation after the new Director of Public Prosecutions ordered 4 old cases to be reopened.

Britain’s first ever criminal charges could be brought over female genital mutilation after the new Director of Public […]
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December 18, 2013

In Tanzania, Maasai women who reject female genital mutilation (FGM) are refused as brides.

In Tanzania, Maasai women who reject female genital mutilation (FGM) are refused as brides. Read more here.
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December 18, 2013

Tanzanian police have arrested 38 women for carrying out illegal genital cutting on a group of girls.

Tanzanian police have arrested 38 women for carrying out illegal genital cutting on a group of girls. Read […]
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December 18, 2013

A Kingston (UK) mother, Sarbjit Kaur Athwal, has been named Ultimate Women’s Warrior of the Year at the Cosmopolitan Women Awards this month for becoming the first person to give evidence in an open court for an “honour killing” trial.

A Kingston (UK) mother, Sarbjit Kaur Athwal, has been named Ultimate Women’s Warrior of the Year at the Cosmopolitan […]
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December 18, 2013

In India, a growing number of women are kidnapped into a forced marriage.

In India, a growing number of women are kidnapped into a forced marriage. About 100,000 Indian women were […]
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December 18, 2013

Palestinians have seen a noticeable increase in the number of ‘honor’ killings this year.

Palestinians have seen a noticeable increase in the number of ‘honor’ killings this year. So far this year, […]
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December 18, 2013

Many women in Sydney, Australia from immigrant backgrounds face a forced marriage.

Many women in Sydney, Australia from immigrant backgrounds face a forced marriage. Eman Sharobeem, a former victim turned […]
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December 18, 2013

Women in southern Nigeria have been protesting against forced marriages to deities and other forms of coercion, the BBC reports.

Women in southern Nigeria have been protesting against forced marriages to deities and other forms of coercion, the […]
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December 18, 2013

The human rights office of the Dubai Police came to the rescue of three young Asian sisters who said they were scared they were going to be forced to marry if they boarded a flight to their home country, police said

The human rights office of the Dubai Police came to the rescue of three young Asian sisters who […]
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December 18, 2013

‘Gender apartheid’ is real in UK universities, writes Emma Pearce in Britain’s Telegraph, so why aren’t more people fighting it?

‘Gender apartheid’ is real in UK universities, writes Emma Pearce, so why aren’t more people fighting it? Read […]
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December 18, 2013

In India, a 15-year-old girl was able to escape a forced marriage.

In India, a 15-year-old girl was able to escape a forced marriage. Read more here.
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December 18, 2013

In Malta, a forthcoming bill to criminalize female genital mutilation must be tightened to prevent defendants from invoking religious or cultural arguments in their defense, human rights lawyer Therese Commodini Cachia told an audience of nursing professionals.

In Malta, a forthcoming bill to criminalize female genital mutilation must be tightened to prevent defendants from invoking […]
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December 6, 2013

Ayaan Hirsi Ali takes aim at forced marriages in the United States.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali takes aim at forced marriages in the United States. Read more here.
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November 27, 2013

An investigative report reveals that a 1989 “honor” killing in Missouri of a daughter by her parents was caught on tape by the FBI because the father was under surveillance for links to a Jihadist group.

A 1989 honor killing in Missouri of a daughter by her parents was caught on tape by the […]
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November 27, 2013

After speaking out against female genital mutilation, Nimko Ali heard from men who wanted to kill her and lost contact with people whom she considered to be family.

After speaking out against female genital mutilation, Nimko Ali heard from men who wanted to kill her and […]
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November 27, 2013

Members of the British Parliament are launching an investigation as to why no one has been convicted for carrying out female genital mutilation (FGM) three decades after it was made illegal.

Members of the British Parliament are launching an investigation as to why no one has been convicted for […]
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November 27, 2013

Police are prioritizing tackling female genital mutilation (FGM) in the Thames Valley (UK), which has been named a high-risk area for the practice.

Police are prioritizing tackling female genital mutilation (FGM) in the Thames Valley (UK), which has been named a […]
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