January 23, 2013

The AHA Foundation applauds passage of the “Transport for Female Genital Mutilation Act”, which makes it illegal to knowingly transport a girl out of the United States in order to commit FGM.

The AHA Foundation applauds passage of the ‘Transport for Female Genital Mutilation Act’, which was passed as an […]
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January 23, 2013

In the New York Times, Ayaan Hirsi Ali criticizes Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi for his vitriolic rhetoric against Jews.

In the New York Times, Ayaan Hirsi Ali criticizes Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi for his vitriolic rhetoric against […]
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January 23, 2013

The Indonesian government has been told it must do more to stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

The Indonesian government has been told it must do more to stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Link: http://www.figo.org/news/indonesian-government-under-pressure-tackle-fgm-0010754
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January 23, 2013

Indonesia sees a rise of laws inspired by Shariah law.

Indonesia sees a rise of laws inspired by Shariah law. Link: http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/bikes-quads-karts/new-law-women-must-ride-side-saddle-1.1448392#.UP_kSugaryc
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January 23, 2013

A British Member of Parliament has said too many professionals are reluctant to take action to stop female genital mutilation.

A British Member of Parliament has said too many professionals are reluctant to take action to stop female […]
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January 23, 2013

Tanzania government claims it is “powerless” to stop FGM, as heads of clans and village leaders are paid to look the other way and refuse to cooperate with the government’s crackdown on the practice.

In the face of circumcision of thousands of girls last month, the government claims it is powerless to […]
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January 23, 2013

Pakistani-born human rights campaigner Sabatina James explains the dire situation for those in Pakistan who do not accept Islam as their religion.

Pakistani-born human rights campaigner Sabatina James explains the dire situation for those in Pakistan who do not accept […]
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January 23, 2013

British human rights campaigner Maryam Namazie lectures at the University of London on the threat of Sharia law to women’s rights.

British human rights campaigner Maryam Namazie lectures at the University of London on the threat of Sharia law […]
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January 23, 2013

An Olympian swimmer has claimed asylum in the UK to escape an arranged marriage with a 60-year-old man.

An Olympian fears she will be killed if deported from Britain after living on the streets to escape […]
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January 23, 2013

Naomi Conrad takes a look inside the Salafist scene in the city of Bonn, Germany.

Naomi Conrad takes a look inside the Salafist scene in the city of Bonn, Germany. Link: http://www.dw.de/sitting-down-for-coffee-with-salafists/a-16523928
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January 23, 2013

An unexpected decision on ban women from working in boys’ schools in Qatar has left the establishments, teachers and staff struggling to readjust.

An unexpected decision on ban women from working in boys’ schools in Qatar has left the establishments, teachers […]
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January 8, 2013

The recent attempted marriage of a 70-year-old Saudi man to a 15-year-old girl has sparked condemnation from human rights and social media activists in the kingdom.

The recent attempted marriage of a 70-year-old Saudi man to a 15-year-old girl has sparked condemnation from human […]
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January 7, 2013

The government in Indonesia has been told it must do more to stop female genital mutilation (FGM) being carried out.

The government in Indonesia has been told it must do more to stop female genital mutilation (FGM) being […]
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January 7, 2013

In Tanzania, grandmothers are taking the lead against FGM.

In Tanzania, grandmothers are taking the lead against FGM. Link: http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/features/popular-features/13291-when-grandmothers-take-the-lead-against-fgm
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January 7, 2013

Victims of “honor” violence are being let down by the Welsh justice system because police and prosecutors do not understand the “shame culture” in Muslim communities, an expert has claimed.

Victims of “honor” violence are being let down by the Welsh justice system because police and prosecutors do not […]
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January 7, 2013

German police have arrested two suspects after a young woman of Turkish origin suffered serious burns in an acid attack in western Germany.

German police have arrested two suspects after a young woman of Turkish origin suffered serious burns in an […]
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January 7, 2013

Swedish authorities are seeking the cooperation of the Kurdistan Regional Government to extradite suspects in “honor killing” cases to Sweden.

Swedish police are seeking the cooperation of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to hand over the father of […]
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January 7, 2013

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is reneging on a promise to toughen “honor killing” laws, worrying women’s rights activists.

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has pivoted away from earlier promises to amend laws that offer leniency to men […]
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January 7, 2013

Israeli police are under scrutiny for doing too little to combat “honor” killings.

The recent murder of a 16-year-old Israeli Arab girl by her brother for the sake of “family honor” […]
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January 7, 2013

In an “honor” killing in Israel, a man killed his 16-year-old sister for living with a boyfriend.

An indictment has been filed with the Beersheba District Court against Ahman Alasam, 24, for killing his 16-year-old […]
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