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July 31, 2013

Activists describe strategies to eliminate the practice of Female Genital Mutilation.

Activists describe strategies to eliminate the practice of Female Genital Mutilation. Read more here.
July 31, 2013

In Europe, the Female Genital Mutilation: My Way of Saying No photographic exhibition pays tribute to the individuals across Europe and Africa who risk opposition to make a stand against the practice.

Men and women who speak out against female genital mutilation often risk danger and abuse. The Female Genital […]
July 31, 2013

The BBC reports on a doctor in Barcelona who offers reconstructive surgery to women who suffered female genital mutilation when they were children.

The BBC reports on a doctor in Barcelona who offers reconstructive surgery to women who suffered female genital […]
July 16, 2013

In the Sunday Times, Ayaan Hirsi Ali pleads for a detection system to combat female genital mutilation (FGM) in the United Kingdom.

In the Sunday Times, Ayaan Hirsi Ali pleads for a detection system to combat female genital mutilation (FGM) […]
July 16, 2013

In an interview with Israel Hayom, Ayaan Hirsi Ali argues the Arab and Islamic world needs fundamental reforms from the bottom up.

In an interview with Israel Hayom, Ayaan Hirsi Ali argues the Arab and Islamic world need fundamental reforms […]
July 16, 2013

In the United Kingdom, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has launched a 24/7 helpline to protect UK children from female genital mutilation (FGM).

In the United Kingdom, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has launched a 24/7 […]
July 16, 2013

In Afghanistan, the story of Sarah Gul’s early forced marriage and abuse by her in-laws shocked the public but now her tormentors are free and Gul once again fears for her safety.

In Afghanistan, the story of Sarah Gul’s early forced marriage and abuse by her in-laws shocked the public […]
July 16, 2013

Women’s rights groups fear the Afghan government’s efforts to bring the Taliban into the political fold may mean a step back in time for the country’s women.

Women’s rights groups fear the Afghan government’s efforts to bring the Taliban into the political fold may mean […]
July 16, 2013

Afghan child bride Sahar Gul is appealing against the early release of the people who tortured her.

Afghan child bride Sahar Gul is appealing against the early release of the people who tortured her. The […]
July 16, 2013

In Gambia, campaigners against female genital mutilation (FGM) are doing their utmost to stop the practice.

The coordinator of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Unicef Joint Programme on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) […]
July 16, 2013

The Eurasia Review devotes attention to the dangers facing women in Pakistan, where women are often unseen, unheard–and targeted for violence.

The Eurasia Review devotes attention to the dangers facing women in Pakistan, where women are often unseen, unheard–and […]
July 16, 2013

U.S. Representatives Roby (R-Alabama) and Tsongas (D-Massachusetts) write that gains for women’s rights in Afghanistan are increasingly at risk as the U.S. considers withdrawing its troops.

U.S. Representatives Roby (R-Alabama) and Tsongas (D-Massachusetts) write that gains for women’s rights in Afghanistan are increasingly at […]
July 16, 2013

Two teenage girls have been shot dead in an apparent “honor” killing in Pakistan after a video was circulated showing them dancing in the rain, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.

Two teenage girls have been shot dead in an apparent “honor” killing in Pakistan after a video was […]
July 16, 2013

The British newspaper The Guardian explores the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the world and in the UK.

The British newspaper The Guardian explores the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the world and in […]
July 16, 2013

Zoe Williams argues the battle to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) is long, but it’s one we must win.

Zoe Williams argues the battle to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) is long, but it’s one we must […]