October 12, 2013

A British charity which helps children escape forced marriage has said the government should keep records of how many young people fail to return to school after the summer holidays.

A British charity which helps children escape forced marriage has said the government should keep records of how […]

October 12, 2013

Human rights campaigners in the United Kingdom are warning that Islamic clerics caught on camera agreeing to conduct marriage ceremonies involving a 14-year-old girl in a new television documentary represent “the tip of the iceberg”.

Human rights campaigners in the United Kingdom are warning that Islamic clerics caught on camera agreeing to conduct […]

October 12, 2013

Almost half of forced marriages involving Britons come from the Pakistani community, and in Pakistan, there is now a center to help those who are trying to escape.

Almost half of forced marriages involving Britons come from the Pakistani community, and in Pakistan, there is now […]

October 12, 2013

In the United Kingdom, a Bradford solicitor spoke of her “extreme concern” after an imam in Heckmondwike was apparently recorded agreeing to conduct a marriage ceremony involving a 14-year-old girl.

In the United Kingdom, a Bradford solicitor spoke of her “extreme concern” after an imam in Heckmondwike was […]

October 12, 2013

Leyla Hussein, a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM), describes her experience in combating the practice in the United Kingdom.

Leyla Hussein, a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM), describes her experience in combating the practice in the […]

October 3, 2013

In the United Kingdom, a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM) is appealing to girls who feel they might be at risk themselves to come forward for help.

In the United Kingdom, a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM) is appealing to girls who feel they […]

September 25, 2013

More than 2,100 victims of female genital mutilation have been treated in London hospitals since 2010.

More than 2,100 victims of female genital mutilation have been treated in London hospitals since 2010. Almost 300 […]

September 12, 2013

The New York Times has a profile on one of our favorite champions for women’s rights, Nazir Afzal, Chief Crown Prosecutor in the UK who has done much to fight for women’s rights. We’re honored to have had Nazir speak at AHA Foundation conferences and to have him as an ally in our work.

The New York Times has a profile on one of our favorite champions for women’s rights, Nazir Afzal, […]

August 19, 2013

In the UK, a charity for victims of forced marriage has found a creative way for victims to escape, one that takes advantage of the fact that the forced marriages rarely happen within the country.

In the UK, a charity for victims of forced marriage has found a creative way for victims to […]

August 14, 2013

Teachers, doctors and airport staff need to be alert to the problem of forced marriages over the school holidays, the British government has warned.

Teachers, doctors and airport staff need to be alert to the problem of forced marriages over the school […]

July 31, 2013

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has commissioned a new documentary on the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the country.

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has commissioned a new documentary on the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in […]

July 31, 2013

Activists describe strategies to eliminate the practice of Female Genital Mutilation.

Activists describe strategies to eliminate the practice of Female Genital Mutilation. Read more here.

July 16, 2013

In the Sunday Times, Ayaan Hirsi Ali pleads for a detection system to combat female genital mutilation (FGM) in the United Kingdom.

In the Sunday Times, Ayaan Hirsi Ali pleads for a detection system to combat female genital mutilation (FGM) […]

July 16, 2013

In the United Kingdom, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has launched a 24/7 helpline to protect UK children from female genital mutilation (FGM).

In the United Kingdom, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has launched a 24/7 […]

July 16, 2013

The British newspaper The Guardian explores the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the world and in the UK.

The British newspaper The Guardian explores the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the world and in […]

July 16, 2013

Zoe Williams argues the battle to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) is long, but it’s one we must win.

Zoe Williams argues the battle to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) is long, but it’s one we must […]

July 11, 2013

Britain’s Chief Prosecutor Nazir Afzal, champion of women’s rights and speaker at AHA Foundation conferences, discusses the great work he’s doing protecting women in the UK from sexual abuse.

Britain’s Chief Prosecutor Nazir Afzal, champion of women’s rights and speaker at AHA Foundation conferences, discusses the great […]

June 12, 2013

All Londoners have a duty to help in the fight against female genital mutilation as the “cutting season” approaches, British International Development Minister Lynne Featherstone has said.

All Londoners have a duty to help in the fight against female genital mutilation as the “cutting season” […]

June 12, 2013

Several hospital and community-based clinics in London help women who have suffered FGM (female genital mutilation), as well as one in Birmingham and another about to open in Bristol.

Several hospital and community-based clinics in London help women who have suffered FGM, as well as one in […]

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 […]