April 11, 2013

The Canadian federal government has unveiled a revamped guide to help immigrants settle in Canada — a document that, for the first time, informs newcomers about practices that “will not be tolerated in Canada,” including female genital mutilation, honour crimes and marriage fraud.

The Canadian federal government has unveiled a revamped guide to help immigrants settle in Canada — a document […]

April 11, 2013

The UK government promises £35m to try to end female genital mutilation within a generation, with the money targeted at education to challenge deep rooted cultural norms.

The UK government promises £35m to try to end female genital mutilation within a generation, with the money […]

April 11, 2013

London faces a major challenge to tackle female genital mutilation as communities cling even more tightly to cultural traditions than in Africa, a government minister warned today.

London faces a major challenge to tackle female genital mutilation as communities cling even more tightly to cultural […]

April 11, 2013

One in six teachers does not know female genital mutilation is illegal in the UK, even though they are obliged to safeguard children from this risk.

One in six teachers does not know female genital mutilation is illegal in the UK, even though they […]

April 11, 2013

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is becoming a growing issue in the US, according to a new report.

Although the US has long-standing laws against FGM on its territory and passed further laws in January to […]

April 5, 2013

With the support of the AHA Foundation, the Kansas State Senate has passed a bill criminalizing female genital mutilation.

With the support of the AHA Foundation, the Kansas State Senate has passed a bill criminalizing female genital […]

March 15, 2013

In an interview with the London Evening Standard, Ayaan Hirsi Ali talks about ways to better prevent female genital mutilation in the UK and other Western countries.

In an interview with the London Evening Standard, Ayaan Hirsi Ali talks about ways to better prevent female […]

March 11, 2013

The New York based group Sanctuary for Families has just released an important report discussing the impact of female genital mutilation on women and girls in the United States.

The New York based group Sanctuary for Families has just released an important report discussing the impact of […]

February 19, 2013

A survey among Irish General Practitioners reveals that medical doctors should receive more information pertaining to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Irish General Practitioners do not know how to recognize types of female genital mutilation or where to refer […]

February 19, 2013

Most Ghanaians in the Northern regions support female genital mutilation

Recent research findings undertaken by Action Aid Ghana, an NGO revealed that 50 per cent of Girls below […]

February 19, 2013

1,800 girls in London at risk of FGM

An Islingon Council (London) report revealed that as many as 1,800 girls under the age of 18 are […]

February 19, 2013

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) increasingly prevalent in Germany.

Doctors, teachers and social workers in Germany are increasingly being confronted by the practice of Female Genital Mutilation […]

February 19, 2013

New UNICEF Reports finds FGM remains widespread in world

A report by UNICEF released in conjunction with the International Day of Zero Tolerance of FGM on February […]

February 19, 2013

One of Indonesia’s largest Islamic organisations has created controversy by objecting to a UN plan to ban female circumcision.

One of Indonesia’s largest Islamic organisations has created controversy by objecting to a UN plan to ban female […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

January 10, 2013

New Federal Law Strengthens Protections Against FGM: The AHA Foundation Supports the ‘Transport for Female Genital Mutilation Act’

Since its inception, the AHA Foundation has worked to prevent female genital mutilation (FGM) through advocacy, education and […]

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 […]