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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 […]
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 […]
January 23, 2014

Too many young Londoners are “morally ambiguous” about forced marriage and must be taught about human rights, campaigners warned today.

Too many young Londoners are  “morally ambiguous” about forced marriage and must be taught about human rights, campaigners […]
January 23, 2014

In yet another incident of honor killing in Pakistan, two brothers gunned down their sister and her husband for pursuing a marriage based on love and voluntarily surrendered themselves in the police station on Sunday.

In yet another incident of honor killing in Pakistan, two brothers gunned down their sister and her husband […]
January 23, 2014

Jasvinder Sanghera, a human rights activist who combats forced marriages in the UK, has called on schools to do more to ensure more forced marriages are successfully prevented.

Jasvinder Sanghera, a human rights activist who combats forced marriages in the UK, has called on schools to […]
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