December 18, 2013

In Malta, a forthcoming bill to criminalize female genital mutilation must be tightened to prevent defendants from invoking religious or cultural arguments in their defense, human rights lawyer Therese Commodini Cachia told an audience of nursing professionals.

In Malta, a forthcoming bill to criminalize female genital mutilation must be tightened to prevent defendants from invoking […]
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December 6, 2013

Ayaan Hirsi Ali takes aim at forced marriages in the United States.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali takes aim at forced marriages in the United States. Read more here.
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November 27, 2013

An investigative report reveals that a 1989 “honor” killing in Missouri of a daughter by her parents was caught on tape by the FBI because the father was under surveillance for links to a Jihadist group.

A 1989 honor killing in Missouri of a daughter by her parents was caught on tape by the […]
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November 27, 2013

After speaking out against female genital mutilation, Nimko Ali heard from men who wanted to kill her and lost contact with people whom she considered to be family.

After speaking out against female genital mutilation, Nimko Ali heard from men who wanted to kill her and […]
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November 27, 2013

Members of the British Parliament are launching an investigation as to why no one has been convicted for carrying out female genital mutilation (FGM) three decades after it was made illegal.

Members of the British Parliament are launching an investigation as to why no one has been convicted for […]
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November 27, 2013

Police are prioritizing tackling female genital mutilation (FGM) in the Thames Valley (UK), which has been named a high-risk area for the practice.

Police are prioritizing tackling female genital mutilation (FGM) in the Thames Valley (UK), which has been named a […]
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November 27, 2013

In one of India’s most highly awaited verdicts, the parents of a 14-year-old girl have been found guilty of killing their daughter and their domestic helper in an “honor” killing.

In one of India’s most highly awaited verdicts, the parents of Aarushi Talwar, a 14-year-old schoolgirl, have been found […]
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November 27, 2013

Police in West Midlands (UK) have said they have witnessed a a big rise in reports of female genital mutilation (FGM) over the past two years and have now launched a campaign ro raise awareness.

West Midlands Police have launched a poster campaign to raise awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM). The force […]
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November 27, 2013

A BBC investigation has revealed that girls are being brought to Scotland from overseas to undergo female genital mutilation.

A BBC investigation has revealed concerns that girls are being brought to Scotland from overseas to undergo female […]
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November 27, 2013

The murder of 17-year-old Laura Wilson in Rotherham (UK) in 2010 is the UK’s first white “honor” killing.

The murder of 17-year-old Laura Wilson in Rotherham (UK) in 2010 is the UK’s first white “honor” killing. […]
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November 19, 2013

Teachers should be trained to spot the warning signs of female genital mutilation, warns a leading women’s rights campaigner in the UK.

Teachers should be trained to spot the warning signs of female genital mutilation, warns a leading women’s rights […]
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November 19, 2013

Tens of millions of Pakistani children will struggle to lay their hands on the book written by Malala Yousafzai, after the organisation representing Pakistan’s private schools decided to ban it.

Tens of millions of Pakistani children will struggle to lay their hands on the book written by Malala […]
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November 19, 2013

Journalist Mary Gearin explores “honor” violence in the United Kingdom and attempts to address the issue and save lives.

Journalist Mary Gearin explores “honor” violence in the United Kingdom and attempts to address the issue and save […]
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November 14, 2013

Police in Lincoln, Nebraska, have arrested a man for seeking to carry out an act of “honor” violence against his sister.

Police in Lincoln, Nebraska, have arrested a man for seeking to carry out an act of “honor” violence […]
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November 10, 2013

In the United Kingdom, a Judge heard the case of a 14-year-old girl who was forced to marry a man ten years older than her in “harrowing” circumstances.

In the United Kingdom, a Judge heard the case of a 14-year-old girl who was forced to marry […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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.
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