June 4, 2012

Saudi woman defies Saudi religious police over nail polish

A Saudi woman has defied Saudi religious police over the issue of wearing nail polish. Via:[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpUUOYRLW3k&feature=player_embedded]

June 4, 2012

Mayo Clinic pediatrician departs amid female genital mutilation controversy

A Mayo Clinic pediatrician whose remarks regarding female genital mutilation ignited online controversy no longer works for Mayo […]

June 4, 2012

The BBC profiles Muslim women who are victims of polygamy.

The BBC profiles Muslim women who are victims of polygamy. Via:[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-18252958]

June 4, 2012

A Pakistani woman has been given a new nose more than 32 years after she was attacked by her razor-wielding husband.

A Pakistani woman has been given a new nose more than 32 years after she was attacked by […]

June 4, 2012

In a critique of moral relativism, British commentator James Bloodworth writes that “A bikini is not the same as a niqab”.

In a critique of moral relativism, British commentator James Bloodworth writes that “A bikini is not the same […]

June 4, 2012

Six out of ten mosques in Sweden gave women advice about how to deal with spousal abuse and polygamy that contradicted Swedish law, a media investigation has revealed.

Six out of ten mosques in Sweden gave women advice about how to deal with spousal abuse and […]

June 4, 2012

Phyllis Chesler appeals to US authorities to do more in Texas “honor” killing case of Sarah and Aminah Said

Phyllis Chesler writes: European law enforcement is far more evolved [than U.S. law enforcement] in terms of how […]

June 4, 2012

Risk of renewed push for FGM in Egypt

Egyptian human rights groups and female activists are alarmed at renewed parliamentary calls to revive the practice of […]

May 23, 2012

In an “honor” killing case, a young woman has told a court in England that as a child she witnessed her 17-year-old sister being murdered by their parents after a months-long quarrel about the teen’s Westernized lifestyle.

In an “honor” killing case, a young woman has told a court in England that as a child […]

May 11, 2012

For her courage and her commitment to freedom, Ayaan Hirsi Ali has been awarded the Axel Springer Honorary Prize by the Axel Springer Academy in Berlin, Germany.

For her courage and her commitment to freedom, Ayaan Hirsi Ali has been awarded the Axel Springer Honorary […]

May 11, 2012

Afghan women fade from White House focus as troops exit nears

Obama’s lack of overt attention to Afghan women has led many to fear their hard-fought gains will slip […]

May 8, 2012

The AHA Foundation is proud to be a part of Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage: http://girlsnotbrides.org/members/.

The AHA Foundation is proud to be a part of Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End […]

May 8, 2012

Women attacked with acid in Yemen for not wearing full niqab

Disturbing reports of acid attacks and beatings of women are now coming from Yemen’ southern provinces as women […]

May 8, 2012

New York Times reports on all-female prom for Muslim girls in Michigan

The New York Times reports on an all-female prom at a school in Michigan for Muslim girls that […]

May 8, 2012

Health workers in Australia are calling for greater education about the practice of female genital mutilation as they increasingly treat women living with the procedure.

Health workers in Australia are calling for greater education about the practice of female genital mutilation as they […]

May 8, 2012

UPI’s James Zumwalt writes that women’s rights may well disappear under the new Egyptian Constitution.

James Zumwalt writes that with women holding less than 2 percent of parliamentary seats based on the recent […]

May 8, 2012

Frida Ghitis writes that Tunisia is the canary in the Arab Spring coal mine.

Frida Ghitis writes that Tunisia is the canary in the Arab Spring coal mine. Via:[http://www.modbee.com/2012/05/08/2191340/frida-ghitis-the-canary-in-the.html]

May 8, 2012

In Egypt’s Presidential race, the battle is joined on Islam’s role.

In Egypt’s Presidential race, the battle is joined on Islam’s role. The winner could set the course for […]

May 8, 2012

For prominent female Muslim Brotherhood member Azza al-Garf, adhering to a strict interpretation of Islam is the right thing for everyone.

For prominent female Muslim Brotherhood member Azza al-Garf, adhering to a strict interpretation of Islam is the right thing for […]

May 8, 2012

Egyptian-American writer Mona Elthawy writes that women have not yet benefited from the revolution and the women’s revolution won’t begin “until the rage shifts from the oppressors in our presidential palaces to the oppressors on our streets and in our homes.”

Eltahawy writes that women have not yet benefited from the revolution and the women’s revolution won’t begin “until […]