July 3, 2017

For years, African women scarred by female genital mutilation had no hope. A California doctor is changing that – LA Times

When she flew into Nairobi airport, Marci Bowers’ huge suitcase was crammed with sutures and medical instruments, everything […]
July 3, 2017

US states seek to end child marriage – Al Jazerra

In 1970 Sherry Johnson was 10 years old when she was first raped by a member of her […]
June 30, 2017

Maine Senate to vote on female genital mutilation bill – WGME

A bill that would specifically make female genital mutilation a crime in Maine is heading to a likely […]
June 30, 2017

I Was Forced Into Marriage at Age 14 – Good Housekeeping

On the morning of October 19, 1983, Trevicia Williams’ goal was to land the role of Annie in […]
June 30, 2017

More than 2,000 cases of FGM reported in UK in first quarter of 2017 – FIGO

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has reported that it saw 2,102 instances of female genital mutilation (FGM) […]
June 30, 2017

‘Child Abuse’: Maine Lawmaker Calls on Colleagues to Ban Female Genital Mutilation – CBN News

A Maine state representative is calling on her fellow lawmakers to make female genital mutilation a crime in […]
June 28, 2017

The Billion Dollar Cost Of Child Marriage – NPR

Advocates for ending child marriage are trying a new tactic: Show governments just how much the practice is […]
June 27, 2017

Female Genital Mutilation: American Muslim Physician Says Stop Defending the Abuse of Girls and Women – Gatestone Insitutue

Some of America’s most respected attorneys have been willing to earn the ire of their colleagues and critics […]
June 23, 2017

Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Asra Q. Nomani Respond to Readers – The New York Times

Last week, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Asra Q. Nomani testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and […]
June 23, 2017

Ayaan Hirsi Ali testifies at hearing on violent extremism – Fox News

Activist appears before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Watch the video here: http://video.foxnews.com/v/5481301992001/?#sp=show-clips
June 22, 2017

Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Asra Q. Nomani: Kamala Harris Was Silenced. Then She Silenced Us. – The New York Times

Last week, Senator Kamala Harris, a Democrat from California, made headlines when Republican senators interrupted her at a […]
June 21, 2017

Cuomo Signs Bill Doing Away With Child Marriage In New York State – CBS New York

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed legislation putting an end to child marriage in New York. The legislation […]
June 21, 2017

Michigan Legislature Approves Anti-Genital Mutilation Bills – USNews

Doctors and parents involved in female genital mutilation could go to prison for up to 15 years under […]
June 20, 2017

What One Senate Hearing Taught Me About Discussing Islam in America – Huffington Post

“Mrs. Hirsi Ali, do you still think Islam is a death cult?” shouted a man wearing what looked […]
June 19, 2017

Texas Just Banned Child Marriage – Huffington Post

Texas passed a law to make marriage under age 18 illegal. On Thursday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed […]
June 16, 2017

Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Asra Nomani Testify, Understanding the Tools, Tactics, and Techniques of Violent Extremism for the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs

Bringing Awareness to Tools, Tactics, and Techniques of Violent Extremism AHA Foundation Founder Ayaan Hirsi Ali testified in […]
June 16, 2017

Female Genital Mutilation As a First Amendment Right? Five Lawyers Weigh In – Glamour

A Michigan doctor was arrested in April for allegedly performing female genital mutilation on two seven-year-old girls who […]
June 16, 2017

Snyder to consider outlawing female genital mutilation – The Detroit News

Female genital mutilation would be a 15-year state felony under a legislative package on its way to Gov. […]
June 16, 2017

Child Marriage Happens In The U.S., Too — This Girl Scout Is Trying To Change That – Refinery29

Child marriage is often thought of as a problem that impacts the lives of teen girls in places […]
June 15, 2017

Maine House Narrowly Rejects Bill to Create Crime of ‘Female Genital Mutilation’ – The Press Herald

House lawmakers voted narrowly on Tuesday to create an education and outreach program aimed at stopping “female genital […]