February 14, 2012

New Jersey State Senator Loretta Weinberg has introduced our bill to prohibit female genital mutilation in New Jersey.

New Jersey State Senator Weinberg has introduced our bill to prohibit female genital mutilation in New Jersey. Via: […]
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February 14, 2012

NJ Senator Weinberg Introduces AHA Foundation Bill Against Female Genital Mutilation

The AHA Foundation applauds New Jersey Senator Loretta Weinberg for introducing our bill to prohibit female genital mutilation […]
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January 15, 2012

In New Zealand, migrant girls “at risk” of FGM, according to new study

An international study says “a growing number” of girls and young women living in immigrant communities in New […]
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January 9, 2012

Campaign to eliminate FGM gains momentum in Gambia

The Gambia Committee on Traditional Practices affecting the health of Women and Children (GAMCOTRAP) has recently completed a […]
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January 9, 2012

Many FGM Practices Hidden in Pakistan

Despite the fact that Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Pakistan is considered to be wiped out, victims, religious […]
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December 31, 2011

In Pakistan, low awareness of hidden FGM practices impedes efforts to stamp out the barbaric practice

In Pakistan, there is low awareness of hidden FGM practices, impeding efforts to stamp out the barbaric practice. […]
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December 21, 2011

The AHA Foundation 2011 Annual Report

New York, New York December 2011 Dear AHA Supporter: We are pleased to present the AHA Foundation 2011 […]
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December 6, 2011

Reid looks to strengthen genital-mutilation ban

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has introduced legislation that would make it a crime under U.S. law […]
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December 6, 2011

Classrooms in London schools tackle genital mutilation

Each year, 6,500 girls in central London could undergo female genital mutilation. Now the city hopes to curb […]
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December 5, 2011

Estimated 3,500 girls at risk of FGM in London, UK

More than three thousand London girls are at risk of genital mutilation every year, experts warned today. The […]
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November 8, 2011

Female genital mutilation ‘may be occurring in the Maldives’

Worries have emerged that female genital mutilation could be being practised in the Maldives, the local Minivan News has […]
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November 8, 2011

Somalia: Women lobby for law against FGM

Women’s groups in the Somali town of Galkayo are lobbying the authorities in the self-declared autonomous region of […]
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November 8, 2011

Female genital mutilation “re-emerging” in Somalia

Female genital mutilation is becoming more common in one region of Somalia, it has been claimed. Head of […]
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November 8, 2011

Female genital mutilation ‘becoming more prevalent’ in post-Mubarak Egypt

Female genital mutilation become more common following the ousting of former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak. This is according […]
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November 2, 2011

A New York attorney writes that “Every day I counsel young women running from female genital mutilation”.

A New York attorney writes that “Every day I counsel young women running from female genital mutilation”. Via:[http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/26/opinion/female-genital-cutting.html]
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October 18, 2011

In Kenya, some Maasai men are trying to combat FGM in their community

In Kenya, some Maasai men are trying to drive a gradual shift away from FGM in their community. […]
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October 18, 2011

In Gambia, health workers trained on risks of FGM

In Gambia, 35 health workers drawn from all parts of the Central River Region (CRR) recently concluded a […]
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October 18, 2011

A movement to end female genital mutilation spreads in Senegal.

A movement to end female genital mutilation spreads in Senegal. Via:[http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/16/world/africa/movement-to-end-genital-cutting-spreads-in-senegal.html]
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October 14, 2011

Kenya Takes Aim at Female Genital Mutilation, Why Doesn’t the U.S.?

This week, Kenya took aim at female genital mutilation (FGM) with two critical steps.  Separately, a group of […]
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September 28, 2011

FGM occurs in Europe, advocates say the creation of anti-FGM laws has been a positive development but active enforcement of them is key

While FMG is illegal in most European countries, “the practice is certainly still prevalent amongst communities originally from […]
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