CNN profiles the survivor of a vicious “honor” attack in Afghanistan.
Read more here: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/04/world/asia/afghanistan-honor-killing-survivor/index.html
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CNN profiles the survivor of a vicious “honor” attack in Afghanistan
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The Canadian federal government has unveiled a revamped guide to help immigrants settle in Canada — a document that, for the first time, informs newcomers about practices that “will not be tolerated in Canada,” including female genital mutilation, honour crimes and marriage fraud.
The Canadian federal government has unveiled a revamped guide to help immigrants settle in Canada — a document that, for the first time, informs newcomers about practices that “will not be tolerated in Canada,” including female genital mutilation, honour crimes and marriage fraud.
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Video and transcripts from the latest AHA Foundation conference on forced marriage and honor violence are now available.
Video and transcripts from the latest AHA Foundation conference on forced marriage and honor violence are now available.
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In South Florida, a mother committed an act of “honor violence” towards her daughter by burning her with a hot knife because her daughter defied her parents’ wishes to marry her cousin.
In South Florida, a mother committed an act of “honor violence” towards her daughter by burning her with a hot knife because her daughter defied her parents’ wishes to marry her cousin.
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A new “honor” killing in Lebanon has focused public attention on the issue.
A new “honor” killing in Lebanon has focused public attention on the issue.
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The New York Times reports on a Brooklyn woman’s forced marriage in Pakistan and the aftermath.
A Brooklyn woman was forced to marry a Pakistani man after being held captive by her relatives in Pakistan for three years. She was able to escape with the help of the American Embassy, but unfortunately, her drama does not end there. Read her story here.
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The BBC have cut a line from a play about “honor” killing in the Muslim community, causing a complaint from the playwright.
The BBC have cut a line from a play about “honor” killing in the Muslim community, causing a complaint from playwright Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti who accuses the broadcaster of “extraordinary” censorship. Bhatti explains the controversial line: “At the end, a character says: ‘There is so much pressure in our community, to look right and to behave right.’ The compliance department came back and said, ‘we don’t want to suggest the entire Muslim community condones honour killings.’” Bhatti’s episode is called Heart of Darkness.
Read more here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/9836164/BBC-cuts-honour-killing-play-to-avoid-misrepresenting-Muslim-attitudes.html
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Victims of “honor” violence are being let down by the Welsh justice system because police and prosecutors do not understand the “shame culture” in Muslim communities, an expert has claimed.
Victims of “honor” violence are being let down by the Welsh justice system because police and prosecutors do not understand the “shame culture” in Muslim communities, an expert has claimed.
Shahien Taj, the executive director of the Henna Foundation, said the legal system in Wales is repeatedly failing victims of child abuse, rape and domestic violence.
And she said compared to England, those involved in the justice system in Wales are not using the guidance available to them and are unable to recognise cases where honour based violence (HBV) may be present.
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German police have arrested two suspects after a young woman of Turkish origin suffered serious burns in an acid attack in western Germany.
German police have arrested two suspects after a young woman of Turkish origin suffered serious burns in an acid attack in western Germany.
The victim had reported the suspected attacker three times to the police for threatening her and using physical violence.
Authorities said the young man had been ordered to stay away from her.
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Swedish authorities are seeking the cooperation of the Kurdistan Regional Government to extradite suspects in “honor killing” cases to Sweden.
Swedish police are seeking the cooperation of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to hand over the father of a Kurdish 19-year-old, Maria Barin, who was the victim of an “honor killing”, as well as suspects in other similar crimes.
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