October 25, 2013

A Yemeni father has burned his 15-year-old daughter to death for keeping in touch with her fiance, police said, sparking further outrage in Yemen, where an eight-year girl died from internal bleeding on her wedding night a month ago.

A Yemeni father has burned his 15-year-old daughter to death for keeping in touch with her fiance, police […]
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October 25, 2013

The Sultan of Brunei is to introduce a new code of sharia law which could see stonings introduced for adultery, amputations for thefts and public flogging for drinking alcohol; women’s rights advocates are concerned the changes will lead to a worse legal position for women.

The Sultan of Brunei is to introduce a new code of sharia law which could see stonings introduced […]
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October 25, 2013

Although the practice of female cutting, known as FGM – Female Genital Mutilation continues today in Kenya, a new movement has begun that shows promise for an ‘easier and more tolerant’ society as more and more girls begin to stand up for their rights to refuse the harmful practice.

Although the practice of female cutting, known as FGM – Female Genital Mutilation continues today in Kenya, a […]
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October 25, 2013

In Kurdistan, a documentary made over 10 years with the stories of girls and women affected by female genital mutilation is tackling a taboo subject and changing minds.

In Kurdistan, a documentary made over 10 years with the stories of girls and women affected by female […]
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October 18, 2013

In Tanzania, a country with one of the highest child marriage rates in the world, lawmakers are now seeking to curtail the practice through constitutional changes.

In Tanzania, a country with one of the highest child marriage rates in the world, lawmakers are now […]
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October 18, 2013

Human rights campaigner Waris Dirie discusses her work against female genital mutilation (FGM) and why the practice has to stop.

Human rights campaigner Waris Dirie discusses her work against female genital mutilation (FGM) and why the practice has […]
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October 12, 2013

A groundbreaking three-year study of forced marriage in Ontario, Canada, has found more than 200 women who were wed against their will, a practice the report’s authors say highlights serious gaps in services.

A groundbreaking three-year study of forced marriage in Ontario, Canada, has found more than 200 women who were […]
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October 12, 2013

In India, some girls are saying “No” to forced marriage and “Yes” to continuing their education.

In India, some girls are saying “No” to forced marriage and “Yes” to continuing their education. Read more […]
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October 12, 2013

A British charity which helps children escape forced marriage has said the government should keep records of how many young people fail to return to school after the summer holidays.

A British charity which helps children escape forced marriage has said the government should keep records of how […]
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October 12, 2013

Human rights campaigners in the United Kingdom are warning that Islamic clerics caught on camera agreeing to conduct marriage ceremonies involving a 14-year-old girl in a new television documentary represent “the tip of the iceberg”.

Human rights campaigners in the United Kingdom are warning that Islamic clerics caught on camera agreeing to conduct […]
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October 12, 2013

Almost half of forced marriages involving Britons come from the Pakistani community, and in Pakistan, there is now a center to help those who are trying to escape.

Almost half of forced marriages involving Britons come from the Pakistani community, and in Pakistan, there is now […]
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October 12, 2013

In the United Kingdom, a Bradford solicitor spoke of her “extreme concern” after an imam in Heckmondwike was apparently recorded agreeing to conduct a marriage ceremony involving a 14-year-old girl.

In the United Kingdom, a Bradford solicitor spoke of her “extreme concern” after an imam in Heckmondwike was […]
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October 12, 2013

Sara Batuk was forced into marriage in Turkey by her father when she was still a teenager – only for him to rescue her four years later when he could see the appalling abuse she suffered.

Sara Batuk was forced into marriage in Turkey by her father when she was still a teenager, only […]
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October 12, 2013

Leyla Hussein, a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM), describes her experience in combating the practice in the United Kingdom.

Leyla Hussein, a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM), describes her experience in combating the practice in the […]
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October 12, 2013

In Kenya, the battle against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is far from being won.

In Kenya, the battle against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is far from being won. Read more here.
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October 3, 2013

In Afghanistan, one education advocate is doing her utmost to help children–particularly girls–receive an education.

In Afghanistan, one education advocate is doing her utmost to help children–particularly girls–receive an education. Read more about […]
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October 3, 2013

In Afghanistan, women continue to face abuse and forced marriages.

In Afghanistan, women continue to face abuse and forced marriages. Read more here.
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October 3, 2013

In the United Kingdom, a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM) is appealing to girls who feel they might be at risk themselves to come forward for help.

In the United Kingdom, a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM) is appealing to girls who feel they […]
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October 2, 2013

Relatives have shot dead three women in a lawless tribal area of northwest Pakistan in acts of “honor” killings after one of them left her husband, officials said Monday.

Relatives have shot dead three women in a lawless tribal area of northwest Pakistan in acts of “honor” […]
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October 2, 2013

Prosecutors said a New York man has been charged with conspiring to kill two family members in a dispute over the arranged marriage of his daughter in Pakistan.

Prosecutors said a New York man has been charged with conspiring to kill two family members in a […]
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