July 7, 2012

In Egypt, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a common practice against girls, with Egypt’s new President Morsi calling it a “private issue” that he will not actively combat.

In Egypt, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a common practice against girls. Egypt’s new President Morsi has said […]
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July 7, 2012

Switzerland has tightened laws against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), aiming to prevent Swiss-based families from having their daughters circumcised, whether in Switzerland or abroad.

A change to the Swiss penal code on female genital mutilation comes into force on Sunday which aims […]
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July 7, 2012

The UK continues to crack down on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), issuing a pocket guide designed to slip in the back of a passport allowing girls to present it as a formal document to friends or family reminding them that FGM is against the law in the UK.

A new pocket guide to the UK law on female genital mutilation will be soon be made available […]
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June 11, 2012

LA Governor Jindal Signs Bill Criminalizing Female Genital Mutilation

The AHA Foundation congratulates Governor Jindal and the Louisiana legislature for passing a bill that criminalizes female genital […]
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June 4, 2012

The AHA Foundation applauds Louisiana Governor Jindal for signing the bill that criminalizes female genital mutilation in Louisiana.

The AHA Foundation applauds Louisiana Governor Jindal for signing the bill that criminalizes female genital mutilation in Louisiana. […]
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June 4, 2012

NYC Conference raises awarenss over female genital mutilation

Nana Sylla, a high school senior is spearheading a campaign to highlight the practice of Female Genital Mutilation […]
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June 4, 2012

Guinean couple charged in France for genital mutilation

A couple of Guinean origin went on trial here Tuesday accused of carrying out what France considers genital […]
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June 4, 2012

In Bristol, UK, officials have launched an anti-female genital mutilation campaign to combat the practice.

The latest campaign against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Bristol has been launched by the city’s safeguarding children’s […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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May 8, 2012

British Muslim leader caught on camera advocating female genital mutilation by taking girls abroad

A British Muslim leader has been caught on camera advocating female genital mutilation. Mohammed Abdul, the Imam of […]
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April 23, 2012

“When Egyptian women are subjected to humiliating “virginity tests” merely for speaking out, it’s no time for silence,” writes Mona Elthawy in Foreign Policy Magazine.

“When Egyptian women are subjected to humiliating “virginity tests” merely for speaking out, it’s no time for silence,” […]
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April 3, 2012

Ireland passes legislation banning FGM

The legislation will also mean that anyone resident in Ireland who takes a girl abroad to have FGM […]
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April 3, 2012

Reporting FGM in Liberia gets journalist threats

Tribal leaders in Liberia in Western Africa have threatened a local journalist with female genital mutilation (FGM) after […]
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April 3, 2012

Anti female genital mutilation sessions for men in Bristol

Sessions to encourage men to help stop female genital mutilation (FGM) will be held in Bristol, it is […]
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April 3, 2012

In Kenya, married women who escaped female genital mutilation are being threatened to undergo it, a report has stated, as husbands force their wives to undergo FGM to avoid missing out on family inheritances.

In Kenya, married women who escaped female genital mutilation are being threatened to undergo it, a report has […]
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March 28, 2012

Azza El Garf, a prominent figure in the Freedom and Justice Party, the political wing of the Islamist group the Muslim Brotherhood, has said she disagrees with Egypt’s 2008 ban on FGM, further worrying women’s rights advocates.

Azza El Garf, a prominent figure in the Freedom and Justice Party, the political wing of the Islamist […]
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March 15, 2012

AHA Foundation Supporter Update

AHA Foundation staff have been hard at work during the first months of 2012 and we are pleased […]
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March 8, 2012

Amnesty International cals on Indonesian government to ban FGM

To mark International Women’s Day on Thursday, human rights watchdog Amnesty International is calling on the Indonesian government […]
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