February 11, 2014

The first prosecution for female genital mutilation is expected to go ahead within weeks after a concerted drive to end Britain’s “shameful” record over the crime.

The first prosecution for female genital mutilation is expected to go ahead within weeks after a concerted drive […]

February 11, 2014

A number of communities in Mali have publicly denounced female genital mutilation.

A number of communities in Mali have publicly denounced female genital mutilation. By getting entire communities on board, […]

February 11, 2014

Scotland’s government said it would be writing to every headteacher in the nation asking them to train their staff and educate parents about female genital mutilation.

Scotland’s government said it would be writing to every headteacher in the nation asking them to train their […]

February 11, 2014

France’s tough stance on female genital mutilation is working, say campaigners.

France’s tough stance on female genital mutilation is working, say campaigners. Dr. Emmanuelle Piet says tiptoeing around religious […]

February 11, 2014

Somali activist Asha Ismail recounted her own experience with female genital mutilation (FGM) and her fight to eradicate it to radio Onda Vasca on International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation on February 6, 2014.

Somali activist Asha Ismail recounted her own experience with female genital mutilation (FGM) and her fight to eradicate […]

February 11, 2014

The British Education Secretary, Michael Gove, has agreed to meet 17-year-old student Fahma Mohamed, following a Guardian-backed petition demanding action to end to female genital mutilation that has attracted 170,000 signatures since launching last week.

The British Education Secretary, Michael Gove, has agreed to meet 17-year-old student Fahma Mohamed, following a Guardian-backed petition […]

February 5, 2014

Gerard Laarhuis, Assistant Crown Attorney, Ontario, discusses the mass honor killing of four members of the Shafia family at the AHA Foundation's Third Annual Conference on Honor Violence, Forced Marriage, and Female Genital Mutilation.

Lessons from the Shafia Mass Honor Killing

During the AHA Foundation’s Third Annual Conference on Honor Violence, Forced Marriage, and Female Genital Mutilation, held in […]

January 23, 2014

Ruth Rendell, who helped create Britain’s Female Genital Mutilation Act, calls on Britons to be vigilant against female genital mutilation.

Ruth Rendell, who helped create Britain’s Female Genital Mutilation Act, calls on Britons to be vigilant against female […]

January 23, 2014

British hospitals are dealing with thousands of female genital mutilation victims but are failing to record cases or refer them to the authorities.

British hospitals are dealing with thousands of female genital mutilation victims but are failing to record cases or […]

January 23, 2014

The number of women and teenage girls in England and Wales who are victims of female genital mutilation has increased threefold to 170,000 over the past decade because of the influx of migrants from countries where the practice is widespread.

The number of women and teenage girls in England and Wales who are victims of female genital mutilation […]

January 9, 2014

A Berlin clinic specializing in surgically treating victims of female genital mutilation is seeking to make survivors feel whole.

A Berlin clinic specializing in surgically treating victims of female genital mutilation is seeking to make survivors feel […]

January 9, 2014

The New Jersey State Assembly is planning to vote on a bill that would outlaw female genital mutilation (FGM).

The New Jersey State Assembly is planning to vote on a bill that would outlaw female genital mutilation […]

January 9, 2014

The genital mutilation of female children is much more common in Australia and by Australians overseas than authorities can detect, according to New-South Wales (Australia) community services minister Pru Goward.

The genital mutilation of female children is much more common in Australia and by Australians overseas than authorities […]

December 30, 2013

Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Campaigners in Egypt are doing all they can to combat the practice.

Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Campaigners in Egypt are doing all they can to combat the practice. One campaigner says […]

December 30, 2013

The West London African Women’s Community Centre carries out “reversal” surgery for FGM survivors and campaigns for stronger protection for women.

The West London African Women’s Community Centre carries out “reversal” surgery for FGM survivors and campaigns for stronger […]

December 18, 2013

Britain’s first ever criminal charges could be brought over female genital mutilation after the new Director of Public Prosecutions ordered 4 old cases to be reopened.

Britain’s first ever criminal charges could be brought over female genital mutilation after the new Director of Public […]

December 18, 2013

In Tanzania, Maasai women who reject female genital mutilation (FGM) are refused as brides.

In Tanzania, Maasai women who reject female genital mutilation (FGM) are refused as brides. Read more here.

December 18, 2013

Tanzanian police have arrested 38 women for carrying out illegal genital cutting on a group of girls.

Tanzanian police have arrested 38 women for carrying out illegal genital cutting on a group of girls. Read […]

December 18, 2013

In Malta, a forthcoming bill to criminalize female genital mutilation must be tightened to prevent defendants from invoking religious or cultural arguments in their defense, human rights lawyer Therese Commodini Cachia told an audience of nursing professionals.

In Malta, a forthcoming bill to criminalize female genital mutilation must be tightened to prevent defendants from invoking […]

November 27, 2013

After speaking out against female genital mutilation, Nimko Ali heard from men who wanted to kill her and lost contact with people whom she considered to be family.

After speaking out against female genital mutilation, Nimko Ali heard from men who wanted to kill her and […]