We envision a society where women’s and girls’ rights are protected, and they can live their lives free from the threat of violence. Founded by
@Ayaan
.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali on the Rise of Anti-Semitism: A War on the West
She discusses the alarming rise of anti-Semitism from far-right, far-left, and Islamist sources. She explores how these forces, driven by different ideologies, converge in their hostility towards Jewish communities
NEW report by the AHA Foundation details why we must have zero tolerance for female genital mutilation.
Read about why we hesitate to protect girls here:
"I was born and raised in a family that were extremist Muslims, I was forced into a marriage with a man who is a jihadi." -
@YasMohammedxx
, Founder of Free Hearts Free Minds, member of
@ClarityCoalition
Full video:
🔥 Unveiling Our Year in Review 2023 🌟 AHA Foundation's journey has been a blaze of triumphs! From legislative battles to end child marriage and FGM, and confronting extremism – our strides are reshaping the landscape of freedom. This incredible journey wouldn't be possible
Prepare for a deep conversation with powerhouses
@Ayaan
and
@docstockk
! We're diving into the twists and turns of cancellations and the squeeze on free speech in the youth gender crisis. Don't let this chance slip by to break down the walls around free expression.
🧵THREAD: We are excited to announce the launch of a NEW coalition of ex-Muslims, Muslim reformers, and activists dedicated to combating Islamist extremists worldwide. (1/9)
Today is the 1st in a women’s rights activists, abuse survivors, & legislators series. We’re featuring Yasmine Mohammed's
@YasMohammedxx
talk with
@Ayaan
on escaping forced marriage to a terrorist. Speak up for rights!
#ActivismOverAbuse
#StoriesofTriumph
Here is a
#snapshot
of our new report that sheds light on the practice of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in America.
SOME TOP FINDINGS:
- Not taking into account acculturation that takes place over time in immigrant communities, the study found that an estimated
Elevate the voice of liberty! Join us in defending free speech and shaping a society that values diverse perspectives. Your support fuels our mission. Donate before the year-end to stand for the fundamental right to express, challenge, and inspire. 🌐🤝
“If standing up for women’s rights and wanting an end for gender apartheid regime in Iran is being radical, then I’m proud to be labeled as such.” 👏
@AlinejadMasih
, thank you for being so brave!
Today I walked out of a meeting with the German government because they tried to censor me. I had a meeting with officials in the German Foreign Ministry. But I was told the meeting had to be kept secret and I couldn’t mention it in the media or write about it on my social media.
⏰ Final Call! Secure your spot to witness an enlightening conversation on cancel culture and the youth gender crisis featuring
@Ayaan
and
@docstockk
. Act now, as this is your last chance to register.
According to the WHO “female genital mutilation reflects deep-rooted inequality between the sexes, and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women.”
We're shocked Twitter would allow the promotion of an internationally-recognized human rights violation.
Western societies must fight jihad, the persuasion of individual Muslims, to become radical. Islamists are radicalized into accepting the subjugation of women, into accepting ideas that are homophobic, and transphobic.
@Ayaan
@ClarityCoaltion
Full video:
We’ve had almost 700 views in the first 24 hours! Don’t miss this crucial conversation between
@Ayaan
and
@Docstockk
discussing the youth gender crisis, free speech, and cancellations
Tune in on 1/25 & 1/26 for a total of 4 Q&A webinars with our founder,
@Ayaan
Hirsi Ali, hosted by 4 AHA Critical Thinking Fellows.
The 1st webinar will be led by our fellow from Yale, & will explore Islamism's threat to women's rights.
Register here →
In Liberia female genital mutilation is legal. It is an initiation into a secret society of women, known as Sande.
In honor of the International Day of the African Child we will be screening this movie on June 16. Sign up here:
.
@hahussain
is a research fellow at
@FDD
. Born and raised in Beirut, Baghdad and Baalbek, cities that have been the theater of major Middle Eastern events, Hussain earned a degree in History and Archeology from the American University of Beirut, after which he worked as a
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on "Free Speech in the Age of Cancel Culture" with two prominent voices in the conversation:
@Ayaan
and
@MrWinMarshall
.
In this event, we will explore the challenges facing free speech in our current cultural climate and
Today, you can catch up with our second most shared post of 2021. On her podcast, AHA’s founder
@Ayaan
Hirsi Ali interviewed Yasmine Mohammed, who escaped a forced marriage to a terrorist.
15 years ago, we were founded by
@Ayaan
and a group of caring, generous friends. We have more than DOUBLED the number of state bans on female genital mutilation (FGM), launched a nationwide campus program, and much more. Thank YOU to our kind supporters💙
ICYMI:
On the Ayaan Hirsi Ali Podcast,
@Ayaan
and
@NickKristof
of the
@nytimes
discussed the human rights abuse that is still legal in 44 U.S. states: Child marriage.
Join us tomorrow on Stanford's Campus for our last Critical Thinking Unit event of the year! Come out and hear
@ConfessionsExMu
and
@faisalalmutar
speak!
Our fearless Founder
@Ayaan
challenging the Illusion that Islamists speak for all Muslims. Islamists advocate for political Islam and seek to establish Islamic states or societies based on their interpretation of Islamic law. However, not all Muslims support Islamist ideology or
"This war is not just a war between Israel & Hamas, it is a war between these different concepts, about humanity, about power, about how we live with one, and it's a civilizational conflict.” -
@Ayaan
on the Israel v Hamas conflict
"Houston Woman First Ever Charged in Transporting Minor for Female Genital Mutilation"
We're so relieved to see the FBI getting involved in stopping this horrendous practice. We need as much help as we can get to bring FGM to an end.
We are excited to announce the launch of "The Ayaan Hirsi Ali Dialogues" - a new webinar series exploring pressing issues of our time. Join us for the first episode with
@Ayaan
and
@JMchangama
in conversation, moderated by
@FlemmingRose6
. Ayaan has
"Islamophobia... has worked well for the Islamists because you look around you and you see how afraid non-Muslims are of even asking legitimate questions. Therefore it is imperative that reform-minded Muslims be at the forefront of this struggle."
Get to know our founder, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, through her most recent podcast appearance on the Femsplainers. She discusses her personal life, political correctness and female genital mutilation (FGM).
Let us know your favorite part!
"What we are seeing now is a culture of fear… If you don’t agree with me on, you name it, any kind of issue, then we’re going to cancel you.”
@Ayaan
, the founder of AHA Foundation, joined
@BBCNewsnight
last Friday to discuss "cancel culture."
Aliya took the risk of unchaining herself from a generational cycle of abuse when her uncle told her the only way out of her marriage was death. Her fight for freedom against child marriage is a powerful testament to her strength.
#EndChildMarriage
@Ayaan
describes how she and her classmates in their youth, in Kenya lacked a "critical attitude" towards ideas. "So people could bring you any kind of propaganda and you would simply buy into it" She speaks about how she fell into believing anti-Semitic propoganda.
@SarahTheHaider
created
@ExmuslimsOrg
which seeks to normalize religious dissent and to help ex-Muslims leave the religion by linking them to support networks. Hear her thoughts on Islamophobia & the right to critique her former religion.
Children are at-risk of being exploited in almost every state in our country. As
@GenimyrMeyer
said: children cannot consent to marriage on their own; a parent, guardian or judge must consent FOR them.
We must end this human rights abuse.
#18NoExceptions
@Ayaan
shares her personal reflections on the tragic assassination of Theo van Gogh. She recounts the horrifying events that unfolded in Amsterdam, where van Gogh was murdered for his part in producing a short film with Ayaan about the treatment of women in Islamist societies.
“Women’s groups must clearly condemn the sexual violence perpetrated against women, men and children in Israel on October 7th and recommit to refusing to allow rape to be used as a weapon. The silence must end.”
#HolocaustRemembranceDay
#NeverAgain
This year the first-ever conference of the
@CLARITyCoal
took place bringing together a diverse, global group of ex-Muslims, Muslim reformers, activists, & more to champion secular, democratic values against Islamism.
@Ayaan
gave her opening remarks.
Whenever
@YasMohammedxx
speaks, it's worth listening to. Last week, she spoke on
@Ayaan
's podcast where the two discussed Islam, forced marriage, and honor violence.
A great story and an even better human❤️
We have seen an unprecedented spike in the number of requests for help coming through our crisis text line... In April 2020, the requests for help increased six-fold, compared to the average number of requests for the months prior to the pandemic.
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is any procedure involving the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs. FGM is often performed on girls between the ages of 4 and 14 to ensure their virginity until marriage.
Gender-based violence hold us all back. We can and must END female genital mutilation, child & forced marriage, and honor violence. Let's work to create a world where women are valued and respected. Only then can we know true peace.
#WomenRights
#EndGenderBasedViolence
#EndFGM
We spoke with
@peterboghossian
to better understand what we can do to promote free speech and tolerance in todays culture. Find our simple ways we can all fight cancel culture and defend freedom of speech
Too often & for too long, female genital mutilation (FGM) survivors have been denied justice.
But now, legal guides by AHA, White & Case, & Reed Smith will help survivors find justice. This hastens a day when all U.S. women & girls will be safe from FGM!
We must recognize that gender equality is not just a women's issue; it affects us all. Men can use their privilege and influence to amplify women's voices, challenge harmful cultural norms, and push for policy changes that promote gender equality.
@Ayaan
Sign and share this petition to help end child marriage in the United States. Call on Congress to take swift action in closing the immigration visa loophole that incentives child marriage in exchange for citizenship rights.
From our blog this month:
“As a Muslim Woman, I Was Told What To Do, What To Think, and Never To Question Islam—I Was Indoctrinated.” - Hanna, a member of
@the_CTU
An anti-FGM bill was passed unanimously in the Indiana house public health committee this morning❗️ ❗️
One step closer to another state ban on this egregious practice.
🌟 Watch
@YasMohammedxx
in her inspiring interview at
@CLARITyCoaltion
Conference 2022, as she shares her personal battle against Islamism and the importance of building a united coalition.
We are proud to stand with Yasmine in our mission to defeat Islamist tyranny and create a
Join us for a captivating conversation with advocate
@Ayaan
hosted by the Critical Thinking Fellowship and UGA Honors Student Council! 🌟 Explore the intersection of women's rights, free expression, and open discourse.
🎤 Don't miss out on our upcoming webinar on the importance of
#FreeSpeech
in today's world! Join the conversation and hear from experts in the field like
@Ayaan
and
@JMchangama
. Register now and secure your spot! 📢
#webinar
📢 Exciting News! Join us for a thought-provoking webinar featuring the dynamic duo
@Ayaan
&
@glukianoff
as they dive into the deep waters of
#CancelCulture
and explore the insights from Greg's groundbreaking new book. Register to receive the video directly to your inbox even if
Next week,
@Ayaan
and
@Docstockk
will meet to discuss the current climate surrounding free speech, especially the tendency for some to shut down or silence productive conversations surrounding the current youth gender crisis.
Register now to join the conversation. Ask Ayaan and
Working as a reporter in the Middle East in the early 2000s,
@AsraNomani
knew she had to use her voice. She had seen the abuse of women and the dangers of Islamic extremism in the region.
Her blog with AHA Foundation on how and why she fights Islamism:
After a grueling fight, child marriage is finally banned in Massachusetts and childhoods are protected. Alongside survivors and other partners, we celebrate this huge victory today!
Happy Birthday to our incredible founder,
@Ayaan
! 🎂 Your courage, vision, and dedication inspire us all. May this day be filled with joy, love, and the knowledge that your impact on the world is immeasurable. Cheers to another year of making a difference! 🥳
#HappyBirthdayAyaan
Join us for The Ayaan Hirsi Ali Dialogues, a new webinar series tackling the most pressing issues of our time. Don't miss the first episode with Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Jacob Mchangama in conversation, moderated by Flemming Rose. Register now and be part of the conversation!
Growing up, Hanna always questioned why women were treated differently within her religion. The older she grew, the more questions she had about women’s rights within Islam. This led her to joining our campus program. Read more here.
Exposing the ideas of political Islam and radical Islamism, and fighting them on the battlefield of ideas -
@Ayaan
on the purpose of the
@CLARITyCoaltion
We are in the midst of an intolerant movement called Wokeism that we must reject. Let’s embrace true tolerance, open dialogue, and mutual respect. Stand with us for a society that values freedom of thought and speech.
#RejectWokeism
Islamism is a religio-political ideology that pushes the implementation of political Islam. We must fight for the separation of religion and politics and uphold the values of individual freedoms and liberties.
Full video at
#Islamism
#Islamists
"I dreamt of a different world where I could choose what I wanted in life." Sahara, born in a refugee camp, underwent female genital mutilation (FGM) to be "purified." Now in the U.S. and inspired by AHA founder
@Ayaan
, she advocates for women's rights.
The essence of free speech lies in honoring the right to speak, even when it challenges our beliefs. Let's embrace open dialogue and cultivate a culture of respect.
See the full video on AHA Foundation's YouTube at .
#FreeSpeech
#Democracy
Children, often girls, are trapped in these "relationships" with no rights over their own lives in America, in our country!
Only six states have banned child marriage, meaning almost every American reading this post can help save the livelihood of children in their home state.
Two of the strongest, and bravest women we know sat down for a wonderfully brilliant conversation this year,
@Ayaan
and
@YasMohammedxx
in conversation discussing how to end the culture of silence around Muslim women and girls' rights.
One hour!! Don't miss this riveting conversation between two incredibly smart and daring women. Sign up even if you cannot attend the live video, we will send you the recording as soon as it is uploaded.
@Docstockk
@Ayaan
As we enter a new decade, we are celebrating by remembering some of our best moments in the 2010's. Read this blog about the brilliant and strong
@YasMohammedxx
and her journey to freedom.
Child marriage is a modern form of slavery. When children are forced or coerced into marriages by family members, they are trapped in that marriage forever. Minors cannot petition for divorce, or even obtain a lawyer. This is wrong, and it must stop.
#18NoExceptions
Supporters, please sign this petition that calls on
@JustinTrudeau
to take action and protect women and girls from female genital mutilation in Canada!
Shocking revelation by
@Ayaan
: American colleges witnessing students cheering for the genocide of Jews. Unbelievable! We're committed to combating this dangerous movement. Join our Critical Thinking Fellowship and be part of the solution. Let's promote dialogue & understanding.
Gov.
@AndyBeshearKY
officially banned FGM in Kentucky! Last year, we traveled to KY to garner support for the future bill and are so excited to see it come to fruition. 1,800 women and girls are now safer because of this strong legislation!
#BanFGM2020
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🗣️ "A future without free speech is a dark future, and we've had a taste of it on the seventh of October." Powerful words from Ayaan Hirsi Ali reflecting on the Hamas attack on Israel. Embracing the importance of free speech in shaping our collective destiny. 💬🌐
We are shocked and heart broken to hear that
@SalmanRushdie
has been attacked. He has been a tireless champion of free speech and a staunch critic of Islamism. We hope he pulls through—and that his attacker is swiftly dealt justice. Solidarity to Salman and his loved ones.
BREAKING: Author Salman Rushdie has been attacked as he was about to give a lecture in western New York. An
@AP
reporter witnessed a man storm the stage at the Chautauqua Institution and begin punching or stabbing Rushdie as he was being introduced.
🚨 Breaking News: Landmark Conviction for Facilitating Female Genital Mutilation 🚨
In a historic ruling, Amina Noor, 39, has been found guilty of taking a three-year-old British child to Kenya for female genital mutilation (FGM). Noor, from Harrow, London, is the first person
Guess what, Michigan! 🎉 All the essential bills to put an end to child marriage in the state have officially been signed! 📜💪 Tuesday's signing ceremony may be a formality, but it's also a chance for us to shout from the rooftops that Michigan has eradicated child marriage for
Today we remember that over half a million girls in the United States are at risk or have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM). We MUST end this form of violence that targets women and girls. Enjoy this podcast featuring our Founder,
@Ayaan
.