January 9, 2014

The genital mutilation of female children is much more common in Australia and by Australians overseas than authorities can detect, according to New-South Wales (Australia) community services minister Pru Goward.

The genital mutilation of female children is much more common in Australia and by Australians overseas than authorities […]
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January 9, 2014

The BBC devotes attention to “honor” violence in Kohistan, Pakistan.

The BBC devotes attention to “honor” violence in Kohistan, Pakistan. Police in Kohistan are trying to be more active […]
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January 9, 2014

Judit Neurink calls for breaking the silence on “honor” killings in Kurdistan.

Judit Neurink calls for breaking the silence on “honor” killings in Kurdistan. Read her plea here: http://rudaw.net/english/opinion/31122013
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December 30, 2013

Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Campaigners in Egypt are doing all they can to combat the practice.

Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Campaigners in Egypt are doing all they can to combat the practice. One campaigner says […]
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December 30, 2013

The West London African Women’s Community Centre carries out “reversal” surgery for FGM survivors and campaigns for stronger protection for women.

The West London African Women’s Community Centre carries out “reversal” surgery for FGM survivors and campaigns for stronger […]
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December 30, 2013

A top United Nations official is praising the Canadian government’s foreign policy initiative to end forced marriage of young girls.

A top United Nations official is praising the Canadian government’s foreign policy initiative to end forced marriage of […]
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December 30, 2013

The recent “honor” killing of a Palestinian woman illustrates the pervasive social pressure pertaining to “honor” in Palestinian territories.

The recent “honor” killing of a Palestinian woman illustrates the pervasive social pressure pertaining to “honor” in Palestinian […]
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December 30, 2013

Scotland is poised to introduce seven-year jail terms as part of a major crackdown on forced marriages, the Scottish government has revealed.

Scotland is poised to introduce seven-year jail terms as part of a major crackdown on forced marriages, the […]
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December 30, 2013

Two Jordanians have been sentenced to death in an Amman criminal court for the “honor killing” of their sister earlier this year.

Two Jordanians have been sentenced to death in an Amman criminal court for the “honor killing” of their […]
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December 18, 2013

France’s approach to combating female genital mutilation (FGM) is promising, writes John Lichfield.

France’s approach to combating female genital mutilation (FGM) is promising, writes John Lichfield. Read more here.
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December 18, 2013

Britain’s first ever criminal charges could be brought over female genital mutilation after the new Director of Public Prosecutions ordered 4 old cases to be reopened.

Britain’s first ever criminal charges could be brought over female genital mutilation after the new Director of Public […]
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December 18, 2013

In Tanzania, Maasai women who reject female genital mutilation (FGM) are refused as brides.

In Tanzania, Maasai women who reject female genital mutilation (FGM) are refused as brides. Read more here.
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December 18, 2013

Tanzanian police have arrested 38 women for carrying out illegal genital cutting on a group of girls.

Tanzanian police have arrested 38 women for carrying out illegal genital cutting on a group of girls. Read […]
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December 18, 2013

A Kingston (UK) mother, Sarbjit Kaur Athwal, has been named Ultimate Women’s Warrior of the Year at the Cosmopolitan Women Awards this month for becoming the first person to give evidence in an open court for an “honour killing” trial.

A Kingston (UK) mother, Sarbjit Kaur Athwal, has been named Ultimate Women’s Warrior of the Year at the Cosmopolitan […]
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December 18, 2013

In India, a growing number of women are kidnapped into a forced marriage.

In India, a growing number of women are kidnapped into a forced marriage. About 100,000 Indian women were […]
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December 18, 2013

Palestinians have seen a noticeable increase in the number of ‘honor’ killings this year.

Palestinians have seen a noticeable increase in the number of ‘honor’ killings this year. So far this year, […]
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December 18, 2013

Many women in Sydney, Australia from immigrant backgrounds face a forced marriage.

Many women in Sydney, Australia from immigrant backgrounds face a forced marriage. Eman Sharobeem, a former victim turned […]
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December 18, 2013

Women in southern Nigeria have been protesting against forced marriages to deities and other forms of coercion, the BBC reports.

Women in southern Nigeria have been protesting against forced marriages to deities and other forms of coercion, the […]
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December 18, 2013

The human rights office of the Dubai Police came to the rescue of three young Asian sisters who said they were scared they were going to be forced to marry if they boarded a flight to their home country, police said

The human rights office of the Dubai Police came to the rescue of three young Asian sisters who […]
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December 18, 2013

‘Gender apartheid’ is real in UK universities, writes Emma Pearce in Britain’s Telegraph, so why aren’t more people fighting it?

‘Gender apartheid’ is real in UK universities, writes Emma Pearce, so why aren’t more people fighting it? Read […]
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