March 10, 2014

A sharp rise in “honor killings” in Palestinian territories has created a backash.

Twenty-seven women are thought to have been killed last year in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip […]
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March 10, 2014

Katharine Whitehorn analyzes what men can do to stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Katharine Whitehorn analyzes what men can do to stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Read more here: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/mar/03/men-and-female-genital-mutilation
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March 4, 2014

Why Aren’t More People Talking About Female Genital Mutilation in the U.S.?

Cosmopolitan.com discusses the focus on female genital mutilation (FGM) in the UK and interviews the AHA Foundation on […]
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March 3, 2014

Human rights workers are campaigning in Somaliland to end female genital mutilation (FGM), but the custom is proving difficult to eliminate.

Human rights workers are campaigning in Somaliland to end female genital mutilation (FGM), but the custom is proving […]
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February 28, 2014

Arizona Homicide Investigators Association Training

Tuesday, February 18th, the AHA Foundation team had the pleasure of co-leading a training on honor violence and […]
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February 25, 2014

Gaza police have arrested family members over the deaths of two Palestinian teenage girls, one of them the victim of a suspected “honor” killing, an official said Monday.

Gaza police have arrested family members over the deaths of two Palestinian teenage girls, one of them the […]
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February 25, 2014

In meeting with British Education Secretary Michael Gove, human rights activist Fahma Mohamed expresses her hope that British schools will do more to combat female genital mutilation (FGM).

In meeting with British Education Secretary Michael Gove, human rights activist Fahma Mohamed expresses her hope that British […]
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February 25, 2014

The Police Commissioner of Bolton (UK) is backing a campaign to teach children in schools about the risks of female genital mutilation.

The Police Commissioner of Bolton (UK) is backing a campaign to teach children in schools about the risks […]
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February 24, 2014

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl who has spearheaded the campaign for universal education for children, has backed a campaign led by the 17-year-old British student Fahma Mohamed to get education about female genital mutilation into all schools in the UK.

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl who has spearheaded the campaign for universal education for children, has backed a […]
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February 24, 2014

Daniel Howden reports that female genital mutilation is proving to be an extremely difficult practice to eradicate in Kenya.

Daniel Howden reports that female genital mutilation is proving to be an extremely difficult practice to eradicate in […]
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February 24, 2014

A Palestine Liberation Organization executive committee member called for immediate approval of a law that would institute harsher sentences for honor killings.

A Palestine Liberation Organization executive committee member called for immediate approval of a law that would institute harsher […]
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February 24, 2014

It is a ritual supposed to keep women “pure”, but an increased understanding of the severe health risks of extreme forms of female genital mutilation appears to be slowly rolling back its prevalence in Somalia’s northwest.

It is a ritual supposed to keep women “pure”, but an increased understanding of the severe health risks […]
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February 24, 2014

One in five UK police forces is failing to properly record cases of so-called honor violence against women, according to a support group.

One in five UK police forces is failing to properly record cases of so-called honor violence against women, […]
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February 18, 2014

In an interview, human rights activist Deeyah Khan discusses her award-winning documentary “Banaz: A Love Story”, which documents the “honor” killing of Banaz Mahmod in the UK.

In an interview, human rights activist Deeyah Khan discusses her award-winning documentary “Banaz: A Love Story”, which documents […]
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February 18, 2014

The AHA Foundation is proud to co-lead a training on honor violence and forced marriage for the Arizona Homicide Investigators Association.

The AHA Foundation is proud to co-lead a training on honor violence and forced marriage for the Arizona […]
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February 11, 2014

An overview of the AHA Foundation’s third annual conference on honor violence, forced marriage, and female genital mutilation (FGM) in New York City is now available online.

An overview of the AHA Foundation’s third annual conference on honor violence, forced marriage, and female genital mutilation […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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