November 27, 2013

In one of India’s most highly awaited verdicts, the parents of a 14-year-old girl have been found guilty of killing their daughter and their domestic helper in an “honor” killing.

In one of India’s most highly awaited verdicts, the parents of Aarushi Talwar, a 14-year-old schoolgirl, have been found […]

November 27, 2013

Police in West Midlands (UK) have said they have witnessed a a big rise in reports of female genital mutilation (FGM) over the past two years and have now launched a campaign ro raise awareness.

West Midlands Police have launched a poster campaign to raise awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM). The force […]

November 27, 2013

A BBC investigation has revealed that girls are being brought to Scotland from overseas to undergo female genital mutilation.

A BBC investigation has revealed concerns that girls are being brought to Scotland from overseas to undergo female […]

November 27, 2013

The murder of 17-year-old Laura Wilson in Rotherham (UK) in 2010 is the UK’s first white “honor” killing.

The murder of 17-year-old Laura Wilson in Rotherham (UK) in 2010 is the UK’s first white “honor” killing. […]

November 20, 2013

Meet Kamala Khan

There’s a new superhero in town, and she’s not your typical white guy in a cape. The newest […]

November 19, 2013

Teachers should be trained to spot the warning signs of female genital mutilation, warns a leading women’s rights campaigner in the UK.

Teachers should be trained to spot the warning signs of female genital mutilation, warns a leading women’s rights […]

November 19, 2013

Tens of millions of Pakistani children will struggle to lay their hands on the book written by Malala Yousafzai, after the organisation representing Pakistan’s private schools decided to ban it.

Tens of millions of Pakistani children will struggle to lay their hands on the book written by Malala […]

November 19, 2013

Journalist Mary Gearin explores “honor” violence in the United Kingdom and attempts to address the issue and save lives.

Journalist Mary Gearin explores “honor” violence in the United Kingdom and attempts to address the issue and save […]

November 14, 2013

Police in Lincoln, Nebraska, have arrested a man for seeking to carry out an act of “honor” violence against his sister.

Police in Lincoln, Nebraska, have arrested a man for seeking to carry out an act of “honor” violence […]

November 10, 2013

In the United Kingdom, a Judge heard the case of a 14-year-old girl who was forced to marry a man ten years older than her in “harrowing” circumstances.

In the United Kingdom, a Judge heard the case of a 14-year-old girl who was forced to marry […]

November 10, 2013

A new report published by the UNFPA titled Marrying too Young calls on governments and leaders to end child marriage.

A new report published by the UNFPA titled Marrying too Young calls on governments and leaders to end […]

November 4, 2013

Thousands of girls in danger of genital mutilation are being failed by the health and justice systems, a coalition of health professionals has warned in a report that recommends aggressive steps to eradicate the practice in the UK.

Thousands of girls in danger of genital mutilation are being failed by the health and justice systems, a […]

October 31, 2013

New Statistics on Child Marriage Around the World

The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) and Girls Not Brides (GNB) have examined the practice of […]

October 25, 2013

Jasmine Gardner spoke to a London teenager, Sadia, who fled her family to escape from a forced marriage and shares her story to raise awareness of forced marriages.

Jasmine Gardner spoke to a London teenager, “Sadia”, who fled her family to escape from a forced marriage. […]

October 25, 2013

An award-winning film about a south London “honor” killing is being used to train police.

An award-winning film about a south London “honor” killing is being used to train police. The film is […]

October 25, 2013

Ayaan Hirsi Ali discusses her journey out of fundamentalist Islam.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali discusses her journey out of fundamentalist Islam. Read the interview here.

October 25, 2013

A Yemeni father has burned his 15-year-old daughter to death for keeping in touch with her fiance, police said, sparking further outrage in Yemen, where an eight-year girl died from internal bleeding on her wedding night a month ago.

A Yemeni father has burned his 15-year-old daughter to death for keeping in touch with her fiance, police […]

October 25, 2013

The Sultan of Brunei is to introduce a new code of sharia law which could see stonings introduced for adultery, amputations for thefts and public flogging for drinking alcohol; women’s rights advocates are concerned the changes will lead to a worse legal position for women.

The Sultan of Brunei is to introduce a new code of sharia law which could see stonings introduced […]

October 25, 2013

Although the practice of female cutting, known as FGM – Female Genital Mutilation continues today in Kenya, a new movement has begun that shows promise for an ‘easier and more tolerant’ society as more and more girls begin to stand up for their rights to refuse the harmful practice.

Although the practice of female cutting, known as FGM – Female Genital Mutilation continues today in Kenya, a […]

October 25, 2013

In Kurdistan, a documentary made over 10 years with the stories of girls and women affected by female genital mutilation is tackling a taboo subject and changing minds.

In Kurdistan, a documentary made over 10 years with the stories of girls and women affected by female […]