November 9, 2011

A new study has revealed that thousands of young women and girls in forced marriages seek help every year in Germany, the vast majority of victims coming from Muslim families.

A new study has revealed that thousands of young women and girls in forced marriages seek help every year […]
November 2, 2011

Advocates emphasize the United States must do more to protect girls and women against forced marriages.

Advocates emphasize the United States must do more to protect girls and women against forced marriages. Via:[http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-10-31/news/bs-ed-forced-marriages-20111031_1_marriages-tahirih-justice-center-domestic-violence]
November 2, 2011

The forced marriage of young girls takes place on a ‘shocking scale’ in Commonwealth countries, trapping children in a cycle of poverty, illiteracy and ill-health.

The forced marriage of young girls takes place on a ‘shocking scale’ in Commonwealth countries, trapping children in […]
October 18, 2011

In the previous two years there were at least 300 known or suspected forced marriages in the state of New York, according to a new survey of women’s service providers

Some 300 girls and women in New York State reported being forced into marriage in just two years […]
September 28, 2011

Tahirih Justice Center conducts national survey, identifies 3,000 known and suspected cases of forced marriage in the United States

The Tahirih Justice Center (Tahirih) has released the results of a groundbreaking national survey, which identified as many […]
September 28, 2011

NPR reports on new study by Tahirih Justice Center on extent of forced marriage in the United States

NPR reports on a new study by the Tahirih Justice Center on the extent of forced marriage in […]
September 28, 2011

Lancashire (UK) Police have made 10 Forced Marriage Protection Orders since they were introduced almost three years ago: a spokesman said “All applications were made due to the realistic fear of forced marriage being expressed by the victim.”

Lancashire (UK) Police have made 10 Forced Marriage Protection Orders since they were introduced almost three years ago:  […]
September 28, 2011

In Pakistan, gruesome rape and kidnapping of woman

In Sialkot, Pakistan, a woman who was abducted and gang raped for the second time by four armed […]
September 23, 2011

Michelle Goldberg writes that “Forced weddings and ‘honor’ killings aren’t just a developing-world issue. New research shows how it happens in England and the United States.”

Michelle Goldberg writes: “Forced weddings and ‘honor’ killings aren’t just a developing-world issue. New research shows how it […]
September 16, 2011

Disappointment in UK as government not planning to criminalize forced marriage

Campaigners in Lancashire, the UK, have slammed news that the Government is not planning to criminalise forced marriage. […]
August 31, 2011

In Turkey, a mysterious spade of suicides raises the spectre of ‘honor’ killings.

Turkish suicides raise question of honor killings. Among concerns are that the increase in young women committing suicide […]
August 31, 2011

The Bristol area (UK) has seen a “significant rise” in forced marriages of both women and men over the past 5 years, with police saying only “the tip of the iceberg” is known and the scale of the problem is “not fully recognized”.

The Bristol area (UK) has seen a “significant rise” in forced marriages over the past 5 years, with […]
August 1, 2011

In Afghanistan, Rage at Young Lovers

The two teenagers met inside an ice cream factory through darting glances before roll call, murmured hellos as […]
July 7, 2011

Britain Debates Forced Marriage

After years of kowtowing to multicultural sensitivities, Britain is now debating whether or not to make the act […]
June 30, 2011

Forced marriage is “child abuse”, says EU hearing

Every year, thousands of European girls are sent out of Europe and forced to marry men they’ve never […]
June 22, 2011

A roadshow tackling the issues of honour-based violence shows there is a way out for victims

In the UK, a roadshow tackling the issues related to “honor” based violence shows there is a way […]
June 15, 2011

Sweden to help youth escape forced marriages

Sweden will teach its diplomats how to protect Swedish youth from forced marriages they could be subjected to […]
June 7, 2011

07/06/2011German police say foiled forced-marriage kidnap bid

German police said Tuesday they had foiled a bid by two Turks to kidnap a 17-year-old girl for […]
May 30, 2011

Pakistan: Christian girls kidnapped, forced to marry, convert to Islam

Two Christian girls–Rebecca Masih and Saima Masih–were forced to marry and convert to Islam after they were kidnapped […]
May 23, 2011

Female Saudi doctor appeals to top court for right to choose a husband

A Female Saudi doctor is appealing to top court for the right to choose a husband: Samia fled […]