August 1, 2013

Empowering Girls Globally by Supporting Equitable Access to Education

Positive News in the Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation

On Monday, July 22nd, UNICEF released its report on the state of female genital mutilation (“FGM”) around the […]

July 31, 2013

A comprehensive report by UNICEF on female genital mutilation finds a decline in the practice in certain countries (such as Kenya), but a rise in others (such as the Central African Republic).

A comprehensive report by UNICEF on female genital mutilation finds a decline in the practice in certain countries […]

July 31, 2013

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has commissioned a new documentary on the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the country.

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has commissioned a new documentary on the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in […]

July 31, 2013

A report on female genital mutilation has stoked a fierce debate in aid circles about the best way to eliminate the secretive practice which has been inflicted on 125 million girls and women worldwide.

A report on female genital mutilation has stoked a fierce debate in aid circles about the best way […]

July 31, 2013

Activists describe strategies to eliminate the practice of Female Genital Mutilation.

Activists describe strategies to eliminate the practice of Female Genital Mutilation. Read more here.

July 31, 2013

In Europe, the Female Genital Mutilation: My Way of Saying No photographic exhibition pays tribute to the individuals across Europe and Africa who risk opposition to make a stand against the practice.

Men and women who speak out against female genital mutilation often risk danger and abuse. The Female Genital […]

July 31, 2013

The BBC reports on a doctor in Barcelona who offers reconstructive surgery to women who suffered female genital mutilation when they were children.

The BBC reports on a doctor in Barcelona who offers reconstructive surgery to women who suffered female genital […]

July 16, 2013

In the Sunday Times, Ayaan Hirsi Ali pleads for a detection system to combat female genital mutilation (FGM) in the United Kingdom.

In the Sunday Times, Ayaan Hirsi Ali pleads for a detection system to combat female genital mutilation (FGM) […]

July 16, 2013

In the United Kingdom, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has launched a 24/7 helpline to protect UK children from female genital mutilation (FGM).

In the United Kingdom, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has launched a 24/7 […]

July 16, 2013

In Gambia, campaigners against female genital mutilation (FGM) are doing their utmost to stop the practice.

The coordinator of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Unicef Joint Programme on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) […]

July 16, 2013

The British newspaper The Guardian explores the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the world and in the UK.

The British newspaper The Guardian explores the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the world and in […]

July 16, 2013

Zoe Williams argues the battle to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) is long, but it’s one we must win.

Zoe Williams argues the battle to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) is long, but it’s one we must […]

July 11, 2013

Britain’s Chief Prosecutor Nazir Afzal, champion of women’s rights and speaker at AHA Foundation conferences, discusses the great work he’s doing protecting women in the UK from sexual abuse.

Britain’s Chief Prosecutor Nazir Afzal, champion of women’s rights and speaker at AHA Foundation conferences, discusses the great […]

June 12, 2013

All Londoners have a duty to help in the fight against female genital mutilation as the “cutting season” approaches, British International Development Minister Lynne Featherstone has said.

All Londoners have a duty to help in the fight against female genital mutilation as the “cutting season” […]

June 12, 2013

Several hospital and community-based clinics in London help women who have suffered FGM (female genital mutilation), as well as one in Birmingham and another about to open in Bristol.

Several hospital and community-based clinics in London help women who have suffered FGM, as well as one in […]

June 12, 2013

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics reports that some 75 per cent of female genital mutilation (FGM) cases in Egypt are carried out by medical staff, according to the 2008 Demographic and Health Survey – up from just 17 per cent in 1996.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics reports that some 75 per cent of female genital mutilation (FGM) […]

June 12, 2013

U.N. agencies have called for the prosecution of an Egyptian doctor after a 13-year-old girl died while undergoing female genital mutilation at a private clinic.

U.N. agencies have called for the prosecution of an Egyptian doctor after a 13-year-old girl died while undergoing […]

June 10, 2013

In Egypt, the death of a 13-year-old girl at a private clinic of female genital mutilation has once again highlighted that female genital mutilation continues to endanger lives despite laws forbidding the practice.

In Egypt, the death of a 13-year-old girl at a private clinic of female genital mutilation has once […]

May 1, 2013

An Open Letter to the New Jersey Committee on Women and Children

The AHA Foundation is encouraging New Jersey legislators to take action on an important state Bill that will […]

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 […]