August 14, 2020

August Newsletter: Seven years of gridlock ended—FGM banned in Massachusetts, CTF kicks off new school year

I am so excited to write to you about our huge victory in Massachusetts. After seven years of […]
August 12, 2020

Ayaan Hirsi Ali: What Biden needs to understand about Prophet Muhammad saying he used at Muslim voter event – Fox News

On July 20 presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden spoke to Emgage Action, a Muslim advocacy group, in support of […]
August 11, 2020

Ayaan Hirsi Ali responds to Biden’s comments on Islam – Tucker Carlson

On Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News, Ayaan Hirsi Ali joined to discuss comments made by Joe Biden about […]
August 6, 2020

Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill to Criminalize Female Genital Mutilation – Revere Journal

The Massachusetts State Senate unanimously passed legislation to criminalize the practice of female genital mutilation and cutting, also […]
July 31, 2020

Historic Bill To End Female Genital Mutilation in New Zealand – Scoop Independent News

New Zealand First welcomes the passage of the Crimes (Definition of Female Genital Mutilation) Amendment Bill today, which […]
July 31, 2020

Historic Bill To End Female Genital Mutilation in New Zealand – Scoop Independent News

New Zealand First welcomes the passage of the Crimes (Definition of Female Genital Mutilation) Amendment Bill today, which […]
July 24, 2020

Thousands of female genital mutilation cases identified in England in past year – Yahoo

Thousands of victims of female genital mutilation (FGM) have been identified in England in the past year. An […]
July 21, 2020

Funding to stop female genital mutilation reduced by 76 percent despite hundreds of new cases each month – The Independent

Funding to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) has been reduced by a “shocking” 76 per cent, triggering accusations that ministers […]
July 20, 2020

Ayaan Hirsi Ali Makes Several Media Appearances to Defend Freedom of Speech

Our founder, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, has been at the front of the fight for freedom of speech in […]
July 20, 2020

Ayaan Hirsi Ali Goes on Fox News to Discuss Secretary of State Pompeo’s Newest Report on Human Rights

Last Friday night Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the founder of AHA Foundation, went on Fox News at Night with […]
July 17, 2020

U.S. Government Moves to Strip Vulnerable Women and Girls of Asylum Protections – Media Release

MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release – Wednesday July 17, 2020 U.S. government moves to strip vulnerable women and […]
July 16, 2020

“I don’t think we need a revolution.” Ayaan Hirsi Ali joins The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino

On July 10, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the founder of AHA Foundation, went on Fox News’ The Daily Briefing with […]
July 16, 2020

Ayaan Hirsi Ali goes on Fox News to Defend Freedom of Speech in America

Ayaan Hirsi Ali has been a champion of free speech for years. In light of all that is […]
July 14, 2020

Ayaan Hirsi Ali joins BBC Newsnight

Ayaan Hirsi Ali, founder of AHA Foundation,  joined the evening show BBC Newsnight on Friday, June 10 to discuss the […]
July 14, 2020

One of AHA’s Youngest Supporters Declares: “We cannot let torment stay shrouded in darkness”

Jaclyn Soneff became AHA Foundation’s supporter and advocate against female genital mutilation (FGM) in 2019 after learning about […]
July 14, 2020

July Newsletter: Online marriage licenses can be exploited for child and forced marriage; In her church community, young AHA donor raises awareness of FGM

During these trying times, the well-being of our country is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. My op-ed […]
July 14, 2020

Child Marriage Survivors Warn About Possible Exploitation of Girls During the Pandemic

To help curb the spread of COVID-19, local governments have found many ways to tend to the needs […]
July 9, 2020

Healthcare professionals conduct 80% of FGM in Egypt – MENAFN

(MENAFN – Daily News Egypt) An estimated 8 in 10 girls in countries such as Egypt and Sudan […]
July 6, 2020

Sudan’s bid to ban genital mutilation sparks hope, caution – Associated Press

CAIRO (AP) — It’s been more than 60 years. But the scene is seared still into Kawthar Ali’s […]
July 1, 2020

UN Calls for End to Practices Threatening Women, Girls Worldwide – VOA News

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called for urgent action to stop female genital mutilation, child marriage […]