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 […]

May 28, 2013

In the Wall Street Journal, Ayaan Hirsi Ali discusses the problems of Islamic religious leadership.

In the Wall Street Journal, Ayaan Hirsi Ali discusses the the problems of Islamic religious leadership. Link: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323475304578503613890263762.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEADTop

May 27, 2013

A mother and two daughters were allegedly killed by male relatives in southern Egypt who believed they’d had affairs, the latest apparent example of so-called “honor killings” in which women are slain for violating traditional morals in the conservative region, a security official said Friday.

A mother and two daughters were allegedly killed by male relatives in southern Egypt who believed they’d had […]

May 20, 2013

In the Wall Street Journal, Ayaan Hirsi Ali discusses the meaning of becoming a U.S. citizen and offers her thoughts on immigration reform and political Islam.

In the Wall Street Journal, Ayaan Hirsi Ali discusses the meaning of becoming a U.S. citizen and offers […]

May 20, 2013

In a powerful statement for women’s rights, a female Egyptian journalist chose to remove her veil during an interview with a fundamentalist cleric and entered into a discussion about women’s rights.

In a powerful statement for women’s rights, a female Egyptian journalist chose to remove her veil during an […]

May 20, 2013

An American mother was able to successfully rescue her son from a kidnapping in Egypt.

An American mother was able to successfully rescue her son from a kidnapping in Egypt. Link: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/28/pennsylvania-mother-reunited-with-son-after-rescue-in-egypt-fearful-reprisal/

May 20, 2013

Girls in Saudi Arabia are to be allowed to take part in school sports for the first time in the latest sign that the Islamic kingdom is inching forward in the domain of women’s rights.

Girls in Saudi Arabia are to be allowed to take part in school sports for the first time […]

May 1, 2013

A new Pew Forum survey reveals that large majorities in the Muslim world want the Islamic legal and moral code of sharia as the official law in their countries, a finding that is of significant concern to those who favor the equal treatment of women..

A new Pew Forum survey reveals that large majorities in the Muslim world want the Islamic legal and […]

April 11, 2013

Ayaan Hirsi Ali calls on feminists to return to their core values and prioritize women’s safety first.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali calls on feminists to return to their core values and prioritize women’s safety first. Read […]

April 11, 2013

CNN profiles the survivor of a vicious “honor” attack in Afghanistan

CNN profiles the survivor of a vicious “honor” attack in Afghanistan. Read more here: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/04/world/asia/afghanistan-honor-killing-survivor/index.html

April 11, 2013

Gathering at a summit in Canberra, Australian state and territory governments signed a National Compact to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Gathering at a summit in Canberra, Australian state and territory governments signed a National Compact to end Female […]

April 11, 2013

The Canadian federal government has unveiled a revamped guide to help immigrants settle in Canada — a document that, for the first time, informs newcomers about practices that “will not be tolerated in Canada,” including female genital mutilation, honour crimes and marriage fraud.

The Canadian federal government has unveiled a revamped guide to help immigrants settle in Canada — a document […]

April 11, 2013

The UK government promises £35m to try to end female genital mutilation within a generation, with the money targeted at education to challenge deep rooted cultural norms.

The UK government promises £35m to try to end female genital mutilation within a generation, with the money […]

April 11, 2013

London faces a major challenge to tackle female genital mutilation as communities cling even more tightly to cultural traditions than in Africa, a government minister warned today.

London faces a major challenge to tackle female genital mutilation as communities cling even more tightly to cultural […]

April 11, 2013

One in six teachers does not know female genital mutilation is illegal in the UK, even though they are obliged to safeguard children from this risk.

One in six teachers does not know female genital mutilation is illegal in the UK, even though they […]

April 11, 2013

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is becoming a growing issue in the US, according to a new report.

Although the US has long-standing laws against FGM on its territory and passed further laws in January to […]

April 5, 2013

Video and transcripts from the latest AHA Foundation conference on forced marriage and honor violence are now available.

Video and transcripts from the latest AHA Foundation conference on forced marriage and honor violence are now available. […]

April 5, 2013

With the support of the AHA Foundation, the Kansas State Senate has passed a bill criminalizing female genital mutilation.

With the support of the AHA Foundation, the Kansas State Senate has passed a bill criminalizing female genital […]

March 29, 2013

Ayaan Hirsi Ali delivered her global perspective on domestic violence in a focused, localized talk at the 33rd annual Women’s Center-Youth and Family Services luncheon, saying: “Injustice and violence begins in the home. And that’s where we must begin to end it.”

Ayaan Hirsi Ali delivered her global perspective on domestic violence in a focused, localized talk at the 33rd annual […]

March 20, 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the 15-year-old Pakistani student and women’s-education activist, returned to the classroom for the first time today since being shot in the head by a member of the Taliban in October.

Malala Yousafzai, the 15-year-old Pakistani student and women’s-education activist, has returned to the classroom for the first time […]