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 […]

October 1, 2013

Europe’s first clinic dedicated to treating women who have suffered female genital mutilation has opened in Berlin, offering both surgical and psychological care to victims.

Europe’s first clinic dedicated to treating women who have suffered female genital mutilation has opened in Berlin, offering […]

October 1, 2013

In Malta, efforts are underway to criminalize female genital mutilation (FGM), including on Maltese residents abroad.

In Malta, efforts are underway to criminalize female genital mutilation (FGM), including on Maltese residents abroad. Read more […]

October 1, 2013

Italy’s Foreign Minister has spoken out against the widespread practice of child brides in developing countries and called on countries to do more to stop the practice.

Italy’s Foreign Minister has spoken out against the widespread practice of child brides in developing countries and called […]

October 1, 2013

Human rights activists are alarmed that Parliamentarians in Iran have passed a bill that allows a man to marry his adopted daughter while she is as young as 13 years.

Human rights activists are alarmed that Parliamentarians in Iran have passed a bill that allows a man to […]

September 25, 2013

Canada’s government has announced new efforts to fight “honor” violence.

Kellie Leitch, the federal Status of Women Minister who is also an orthopedic surgeon, uses her experience in […]

September 25, 2013

More than 2,100 victims of female genital mutilation have been treated in London hospitals since 2010.

More than 2,100 victims of female genital mutilation have been treated in London hospitals since 2010. Almost 300 […]

September 25, 2013

A documentary explores forced marriage in Australia.

In February 2012, Australia’s leading public affairs program broadcast an investigative report about forced marriage in Australia. The […]

September 25, 2013

Representatives of the Egyptian Committee on Constitutional Reform say Article 219, which defines Islamic Sharia, must be dropped, potentially improving women’s official rights.

Representatives of the Egyptian Committee on Constitutional Reform say Article 219, which defines Islamic Sharia, must be dropped, […]

September 25, 2013

The fight against female genital mutilation (FGM) in Tanzania is hampered by laxity in the implementation and enforcement of laws, according to a new report released in Dar Es Salaam recently.

The fight against female genital mutilation (FGM) in Tanzania is hampered by laxity in the implementation and enforcement […]

September 25, 2013

Twenty-five women have been killed so far this year in Palestine in so-called honor crimes, according to the Women’s Center for Legal Aid and Counseling.

Twenty-five women have been killed so far this year in Palestine in so-called honor crimes, according to the […]

September 25, 2013

In Nigeria, one girl stands apart in her village by continuing her education with her father’s support.

In Nigeria, one girl stands apart in her village by continuing her education with her father’s support. Read […]

September 25, 2013

In poor, remote parts of rural Pakistan, some families still follow the tribal tradition of marrying off their daughters to men decades older, usually to end a feud, in defiance of measures to outlaw the age-old practice.

In poor, remote parts of rural Pakistan, some families still follow the tribal tradition of marrying off their daughters to […]

September 25, 2013

One of Afghanistan’s most senior female police officers has been shot dead just months after her predecessor was also gunned down, highlighting the dangers women in positions of authority face as the country prepares for the withdrawal of most Western troops next year.

One of Afghanistan’s most senior female police officers has been shot dead just months after her predecessor was […]

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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.

Europe’s first clinic dedicated to treating women who have suffered female genital mutilation has opened in Berlin, offering both surgical and psychological care to victims.

In Malta, efforts are underway to criminalize female genital mutilation (FGM), including on Maltese residents abroad.

Italy’s Foreign Minister has spoken out against the widespread practice of child brides in developing countries and called on countries to do more to stop the practice.

Human rights activists are alarmed that Parliamentarians in Iran have passed a bill that allows a man to marry his adopted daughter while she is as young as 13 years.

Canada’s government has announced new efforts to fight “honor” violence.

More than 2,100 victims of female genital mutilation have been treated in London hospitals since 2010.

A documentary explores forced marriage in Australia.

Representatives of the Egyptian Committee on Constitutional Reform say Article 219, which defines Islamic Sharia, must be dropped, potentially improving women’s official rights.

The fight against female genital mutilation (FGM) in Tanzania is hampered by laxity in the implementation and enforcement of laws, according to a new report released in Dar Es Salaam recently.

Twenty-five women have been killed so far this year in Palestine in so-called honor crimes, according to the Women’s Center for Legal Aid and Counseling.

In Nigeria, one girl stands apart in her village by continuing her education with her father’s support.

In poor, remote parts of rural Pakistan, some families still follow the tribal tradition of marrying off their daughters to men decades older, usually to end a feud, in defiance of measures to outlaw the age-old practice.

In the more remote villages of Yemen, young brides are a hard-to-break tradition.

Nadia, age 13, explains that she had no idea what marriage meant in a must-watch new video on child marriage in Yemen.

In an act of extreme courage, 10-year-old Nujood of Yemen risked her life to get divorced.

Somali novelist Nuruddin Farah explains why getting kids to school is vital.

Women’s rights activist Phyllis Chesler describes her life in Afghanistan in the 1960s.

In Afghanistan, child marriage and domestic violence harm progress.

One of Afghanistan’s most senior female police officers has been shot dead just months after her predecessor was also gunned down, highlighting the dangers women in positions of authority face as the country prepares for the withdrawal of most Western troops next year.