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| Founded | 2007 |
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| Founder | Ayaan Hirsi Ali |
| Type | 501(c)(3) charitable organization |
| Focus | Women's Rights, Freedom Of Speech |
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| Method | Investigate, Inform, Influence and Intervene |
| Website | theahafoundation |
The AHA Foundation is American nonprofit organization founded by Ayaan Hirsi Ali, its namesake. The organizations stated goal is to protect Western Freedoms and Ideals, especially from the threat of, what it considers, Islamic extremism. It was founded by Ayaan Hirsi Ali in 2007 and is based in New York City. Originally formed to support ex-Muslims who had suffered for their religious or political beliefs, the organization's scope was broadened September 2008 to focus on women's rights. The goal of the AHA Foundation is to combat crimes against women and girls such as child marriage, forced marriages, female genital mutilation and honor killings. Its key activities include education, outreach and legislative advocacy.[1]
- ^ AHA Foundation. Archived 2013-01-27 at the Wayback Machine CNN. Retrieved November 25, 2011.