Reflections Upon Visiting Iran

There is a growing body of evidence revealing that women and girls in communities in Iran and other parts of the Middle East are being subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM). Yet efforts to end the practice often result in a backlash from conservative sections of society. With little national or international recognition of FGM in the region, activists also face an uphill struggle to secure the resources needed to...

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In a Region of Division, Nowruz Brings Unity

There is a growing body of evidence revealing that women and girls in communities in Iran and other parts of the Middle East are being subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM). Yet efforts to end the practice often result in a backlash from conservative sections of society. With little national or international recognition of FGM in the region, activists also face an uphill struggle to secure the resources needed to...

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What’s at Stake in the Iranian Election?

There is a growing body of evidence revealing that women and girls in communities in Iran and other parts of the Middle East are being subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM). Yet efforts to end the practice often result in a backlash from conservative sections of society. With little national or international recognition of FGM in the region, activists also face an uphill struggle to secure the resources needed to...

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Mission Accomplished: Tehran and Washington Trigger a Diplomatic Coup

There is a growing body of evidence revealing that women and girls in communities in Iran and other parts of the Middle East are being subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM). Yet efforts to end the practice often result in a backlash from conservative sections of society. With little national or international recognition of FGM in the region, activists also face an uphill struggle to secure the resources needed to...

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US Visa Waiver Reform is Illogical, Unfair and Harmful

There is a growing body of evidence revealing that women and girls in communities in Iran and other parts of the Middle East are being subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM). Yet efforts to end the practice often result in a backlash from conservative sections of society. With little national or international recognition of FGM in the region, activists also face an uphill struggle to secure the resources needed to...

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Iranian Filmmakers Defiant in Face of Censorship and Control

There is a growing body of evidence revealing that women and girls in communities in Iran and other parts of the Middle East are being subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM). Yet efforts to end the practice often result in a backlash from conservative sections of society. With little national or international recognition of FGM in the region, activists also face an uphill struggle to secure the resources needed to...

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