November 27, 2013

Members of the British Parliament are launching an investigation as to why no one has been convicted for carrying out female genital mutilation (FGM) three decades after it was made illegal.

Members of the British Parliament are launching an investigation as to why no one has been convicted for […]

November 27, 2013

Police are prioritizing tackling female genital mutilation (FGM) in the Thames Valley (UK), which has been named a high-risk area for the practice.

Police are prioritizing tackling female genital mutilation (FGM) in the Thames Valley (UK), which has been named a […]

November 27, 2013

Police in West Midlands (UK) have said they have witnessed a a big rise in reports of female genital mutilation (FGM) over the past two years and have now launched a campaign ro raise awareness.

West Midlands Police have launched a poster campaign to raise awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM). The force […]

November 27, 2013

A BBC investigation has revealed that girls are being brought to Scotland from overseas to undergo female genital mutilation.

A BBC investigation has revealed concerns that girls are being brought to Scotland from overseas to undergo female […]

November 19, 2013

Teachers should be trained to spot the warning signs of female genital mutilation, warns a leading women’s rights campaigner in the UK.

Teachers should be trained to spot the warning signs of female genital mutilation, warns a leading women’s rights […]

November 4, 2013

Thousands of girls in danger of genital mutilation are being failed by the health and justice systems, a coalition of health professionals has warned in a report that recommends aggressive steps to eradicate the practice in the UK.

Thousands of girls in danger of genital mutilation are being failed by the health and justice systems, a […]

October 25, 2013

Although the practice of female cutting, known as FGM – Female Genital Mutilation continues today in Kenya, a new movement has begun that shows promise for an ‘easier and more tolerant’ society as more and more girls begin to stand up for their rights to refuse the harmful practice.

Although the practice of female cutting, known as FGM – Female Genital Mutilation continues today in Kenya, a […]

October 25, 2013

In Kurdistan, a documentary made over 10 years with the stories of girls and women affected by female genital mutilation is tackling a taboo subject and changing minds.

In Kurdistan, a documentary made over 10 years with the stories of girls and women affected by female […]

October 18, 2013

Human rights campaigner Waris Dirie discusses her work against female genital mutilation (FGM) and why the practice has to stop.

Human rights campaigner Waris Dirie discusses her work against female genital mutilation (FGM) and why the practice has […]

October 12, 2013

Almost half of forced marriages involving Britons come from the Pakistani community, and in Pakistan, there is now a center to help those who are trying to escape.

Almost half of forced marriages involving Britons come from the Pakistani community, and in Pakistan, there is now […]

October 12, 2013

Leyla Hussein, a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM), describes her experience in combating the practice in the United Kingdom.

Leyla Hussein, a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM), describes her experience in combating the practice in the […]

October 12, 2013

In Kenya, the battle against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is far from being won.

In Kenya, the battle against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is far from being won. Read more here.

October 3, 2013

In the United Kingdom, a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM) is appealing to girls who feel they might be at risk themselves to come forward for help.

In the United Kingdom, a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM) is appealing to girls who feel they […]

October 1, 2013

Europe’s first clinic dedicated to treating women who have suffered female genital mutilation has opened in Berlin, offering both surgical and psychological care to victims.

Europe’s first clinic dedicated to treating women who have suffered female genital mutilation has opened in Berlin, offering […]

October 1, 2013

In Malta, efforts are underway to criminalize female genital mutilation (FGM), including on Maltese residents abroad.

In Malta, efforts are underway to criminalize female genital mutilation (FGM), including on Maltese residents abroad. Read more […]

September 25, 2013

More than 2,100 victims of female genital mutilation have been treated in London hospitals since 2010.

More than 2,100 victims of female genital mutilation have been treated in London hospitals since 2010. Almost 300 […]

September 25, 2013

The fight against female genital mutilation (FGM) in Tanzania is hampered by laxity in the implementation and enforcement of laws, according to a new report released in Dar Es Salaam recently.

The fight against female genital mutilation (FGM) in Tanzania is hampered by laxity in the implementation and enforcement […]

August 27, 2013

The term “female genital mutilation” remains the most appropriate term to refer to the practice that 140 million women and girls worldwide have suffered from.

The term “female genital mutilation” remains the most appropriate term to refer to the practice that 140 million […]

August 27, 2013

The fight against female genital mutilation (FGM) in Tanzania is hampered by laxity in the implementation and enforcement of laws, according to a new report released in Dar Es Salaam recently.

The fight against female genital mutilation (FGM) in Tanzania is hampered by laxity in the implementation and enforcement […]

August 20, 2013

FGM is Not Female Circumcision, and Other Thoughts on Terminology

In our advocacy and awareness-raising efforts, the AHA Foundation uses the term female genital mutilation (“FGM”), but you […]