August 9, 2013

This week, the AHA Foundation was proud to partner with the Peoria, AZ Police Department to lead a training on honor violence and forced marriage.

This week, the AHA Foundation was proud to partner with the Peoria, AZ Police Department to lead a […]

April 5, 2013

Video and transcripts from the latest AHA Foundation conference on forced marriage and honor violence are now available.

Video and transcripts from the latest AHA Foundation conference on forced marriage and honor violence are now available. […]

February 28, 2013

The New York Times reports on a Brooklyn woman’s forced marriage in Pakistan and the aftermath.

A Brooklyn woman was forced to marry a Pakistani man after being held captive by her relatives in […]

January 23, 2013

An Olympian swimmer has claimed asylum in the UK to escape an arranged marriage with a 60-year-old man.

An Olympian fears she will be killed if deported from Britain after living on the streets to escape […]

January 8, 2013

The recent attempted marriage of a 70-year-old Saudi man to a 15-year-old girl has sparked condemnation from human rights and social media activists in the kingdom.

The recent attempted marriage of a 70-year-old Saudi man to a 15-year-old girl has sparked condemnation from human […]

November 20, 2012

Recent cases of “honor” violence and forced marriage in the United States emphasize the need to combat these practices.

Recent cases of “honor” violence and forced marriage in the United States emphasize the need to combat these […]

November 20, 2012

Forced marriages take place not only in developing countries but also in the United States.

To many in the United States, forced marriage sounds like an ancient and alien practice, something that might […]

November 20, 2012

The marriage of a young Indian couple has been declared “absolutely null and void” by a court because the groom was forced to wed.

The marriage of a young Indian couple has been declared “absolutely null and void” by a court because […]

November 20, 2012

An Iraqi mother accused of beating her daughter in Phoenix for not going along with an arranged marriage has been sentenced to probation.

An Iraqi mother accused of beating her daughter in Phoenix for not going along with an arranged marriage […]

November 20, 2012

In New Zealand, concern that 16- and 17-year-olds are being forced to marry into often-abusive relationships has prompted an MP to draft a bill which would require minors to declare their consent in court.

In New Zealand, concern that 16- and 17-year-olds are being forced to marry into often-abusive relationships has prompted […]

November 20, 2012

In Edmonton, Canada, a couple has been charged with attacking and confining a 21-year-old woman in her home after she refused to participate in an arranged marriage outside the country.

In Edmonton, Canada, a couple has been charged with attacking and confining a 21-year-old woman in her home […]

November 20, 2012

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has condemned child marriages as “repugnant” and says they should be vigorously combated.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has condemned child marriages as “repugnant” and says they should be vigorously combated. Via: http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2012/11/06/tutu-hits-out-at-child-marriages

November 20, 2012

Each year, more than 10 million young girls in the world are forced to marry older men.

Each year, more than 10 million young girls in the world are forced to marry older men. Officials […]

October 9, 2012

In Pakistan, some women risk all to marry the person they choose.

In Pakistan, some women risk all to marry the person they choose. Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/09/world/asia/some-pakistani-women-risk-all-to-marry-for-love.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1&

September 5, 2012

CNN profiles Jasvinder Sanghera and her pioneering work against honor violence in the UK.

CNN profiles Jasvinder Sanghera and her extraordinary work against honor violence and forced marriage in the UK. Read […]

September 5, 2012

At TED Amsterdam, Sabatina James speaks about her flight from an arranged marriage.

At TED Amsterdam, Sabatina James speaks about her flight from an arranged marriage. Watch Sabatina’s address here.

September 5, 2012

A Muslim preacher who tried to strangle his 16-year old daughter after she refused to enter into an arranged marriage with her cousin has avoided jail.

A Muslim preacher who tried to strangle his 16-year old daughter after she refused to enter into an […]

September 5, 2012

Police in the northeastern Spanish region of Catalonia have intervened to prevent the forced marriage of a 13-year-old-girl belonging to a Muslim immigrant family from Morocco: the case is part of a growing number of forced marriages among Muslim immigrants in Spain.

Police in the northeastern Spanish region of Catalonia have intervened to prevent the forced marriage of a 13-year-old-girl […]

June 4, 2012

Nazir Afzal has become the public face of the British legal system’s determination to stamp out honour-based violence, forced marriage and sexual grooming of girls.

Nazir Afzal has become the public face of the British legal system’s determination to stamp out honour-based violence, […]

June 4, 2012

Sweden moves to outlaw forced marriages

Anyone in Sweden who forces someone else to get married against their will can be sent to prison, […]