July 16, 2013

In the United Kingdom, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has launched a 24/7 helpline to protect UK children from female genital mutilation (FGM).

In the United Kingdom, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has launched a 24/7 […]
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July 16, 2013

In Afghanistan, the story of Sarah Gul’s early forced marriage and abuse by her in-laws shocked the public but now her tormentors are free and Gul once again fears for her safety.

In Afghanistan, the story of Sarah Gul’s early forced marriage and abuse by her in-laws shocked the public […]
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July 16, 2013

Women’s rights groups fear the Afghan government’s efforts to bring the Taliban into the political fold may mean a step back in time for the country’s women.

Women’s rights groups fear the Afghan government’s efforts to bring the Taliban into the political fold may mean […]
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July 16, 2013

Afghan child bride Sahar Gul is appealing against the early release of the people who tortured her.

Afghan child bride Sahar Gul is appealing against the early release of the people who tortured her. The […]
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July 16, 2013

In Gambia, campaigners against female genital mutilation (FGM) are doing their utmost to stop the practice.

The coordinator of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Unicef Joint Programme on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) […]
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July 16, 2013

The Eurasia Review devotes attention to the dangers facing women in Pakistan, where women are often unseen, unheard–and targeted for violence.

The Eurasia Review devotes attention to the dangers facing women in Pakistan, where women are often unseen, unheard–and […]
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July 16, 2013

U.S. Representatives Roby (R-Alabama) and Tsongas (D-Massachusetts) write that gains for women’s rights in Afghanistan are increasingly at risk as the U.S. considers withdrawing its troops.

U.S. Representatives Roby (R-Alabama) and Tsongas (D-Massachusetts) write that gains for women’s rights in Afghanistan are increasingly at […]
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July 16, 2013

Two teenage girls have been shot dead in an apparent “honor” killing in Pakistan after a video was circulated showing them dancing in the rain, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.

Two teenage girls have been shot dead in an apparent “honor” killing in Pakistan after a video was […]
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July 16, 2013

The British newspaper The Guardian explores the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the world and in the UK.

The British newspaper The Guardian explores the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the world and in […]
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July 16, 2013

Zoe Williams argues the battle to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) is long, but it’s one we must win.

Zoe Williams argues the battle to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) is long, but it’s one we must […]
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July 11, 2013

Britain’s Chief Prosecutor Nazir Afzal, champion of women’s rights and speaker at AHA Foundation conferences, discusses the great work he’s doing protecting women in the UK from sexual abuse.

Britain’s Chief Prosecutor Nazir Afzal, champion of women’s rights and speaker at AHA Foundation conferences, discusses the great […]
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July 4, 2013

The most senior female police officer in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, and a symbol of improving women’s rights in the face of Taliban hostility, has been shot dead.

The most senior female police officer in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, and a symbol of improving women’s rights in […]
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July 4, 2013

In Egypt, women face an alarming rate of sexual violence.

In Egypt, women face an alarming rate of sexual violence. Link: http://www.hrw.org/news/2013/07/03/egypt-epidemic-sexual-violence
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June 22, 2013

A study by Cambridge University has found that almost half of boys and one in five girls in Jordan’s capital city, Amman, believe that killing a woman who has “dishonored,” or shamed, her family is justifiable.

A study by Cambridge University has found that almost half of boys and one in five girls in […]
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June 12, 2013

All Londoners have a duty to help in the fight against female genital mutilation as the “cutting season” approaches, British International Development Minister Lynne Featherstone has said.

All Londoners have a duty to help in the fight against female genital mutilation as the “cutting season” […]
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June 12, 2013

Several hospital and community-based clinics in London help women who have suffered FGM (female genital mutilation), as well as one in Birmingham and another about to open in Bristol.

Several hospital and community-based clinics in London help women who have suffered FGM, as well as one in […]
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June 12, 2013

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics reports that some 75 per cent of female genital mutilation (FGM) cases in Egypt are carried out by medical staff, according to the 2008 Demographic and Health Survey – up from just 17 per cent in 1996.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics reports that some 75 per cent of female genital mutilation (FGM) […]
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June 12, 2013

U.N. agencies have called for the prosecution of an Egyptian doctor after a 13-year-old girl died while undergoing female genital mutilation at a private clinic.

U.N. agencies have called for the prosecution of an Egyptian doctor after a 13-year-old girl died while undergoing […]
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June 10, 2013

In Egypt, the death of a 13-year-old girl at a private clinic of female genital mutilation has once again highlighted that female genital mutilation continues to endanger lives despite laws forbidding the practice.

In Egypt, the death of a 13-year-old girl at a private clinic of female genital mutilation has once […]
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June 6, 2013

Our latest blog post focuses on the story of Amina Ajmal, an American citizen who was forced into a marriage in Pakistan.

Our latest blog post focuses on the story of Amina Ajmal, an American citizen who was forced into […]
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