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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 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 […]
October 18, 2013

In Tanzania, a country with one of the highest child marriage rates in the world, lawmakers are now seeking to curtail the practice through constitutional changes.

In Tanzania, a country with one of the highest child marriage rates in the world, lawmakers are now […]
October 18, 2013

Human rights campaigner Waris Dirie discusses her work against female genital mutilation (FGM) and why the practice has to stop.

Human rights campaigner Waris Dirie discusses her work against female genital mutilation (FGM) and why the practice has […]
October 12, 2013

A groundbreaking three-year study of forced marriage in Ontario, Canada, has found more than 200 women who were wed against their will, a practice the report’s authors say highlights serious gaps in services.

A groundbreaking three-year study of forced marriage in Ontario, Canada, has found more than 200 women who were […]
October 12, 2013

In India, some girls are saying “No” to forced marriage and “Yes” to continuing their education.

In India, some girls are saying “No” to forced marriage and “Yes” to continuing their education. Read more […]
October 12, 2013

A British charity which helps children escape forced marriage has said the government should keep records of how many young people fail to return to school after the summer holidays.

A British charity which helps children escape forced marriage has said the government should keep records of how […]
October 12, 2013

Human rights campaigners in the United Kingdom are warning that Islamic clerics caught on camera agreeing to conduct marriage ceremonies involving a 14-year-old girl in a new television documentary represent “the tip of the iceberg”.

Human rights campaigners in the United Kingdom are warning that Islamic clerics caught on camera agreeing to conduct […]