April 11, 2013

CNN profiles the survivor of a vicious “honor” attack in Afghanistan

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

April 11, 2013

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 […]

April 5, 2013

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. […]

March 19, 2013

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 […]

March 5, 2013

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. Link: http://www.theglobaldispatch.com/lebanese-man-murders-sister-as-honor-killing-for-getting-pregnant-police-later-report-he-raped-her-58558/

February 28, 2013

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 […]

February 19, 2013

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 […]

January 7, 2013

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 […]

January 7, 2013

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 […]

January 7, 2013

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 […]

January 7, 2013

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is reneging on a promise to toughen “honor killing” laws, worrying women’s rights activists.

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has pivoted away from earlier promises to amend laws that offer leniency to men […]

January 7, 2013

CNN profiles the survivor of a vicious “honor” attack in Afghanistan

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.

Video and transcripts from the latest AHA Foundation conference on forced marriage and honor violence are now available.

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.

A new “honor” killing in Lebanon has focused public attention on the issue.

The New York Times reports on a Brooklyn woman’s forced marriage in Pakistan and the aftermath.

The BBC have cut a line from a play about “honor” killing in the Muslim community, causing a complaint from the playwright.

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.

German police have arrested two suspects after a young woman of Turkish origin suffered serious burns in an acid attack in western Germany.

Swedish authorities are seeking the cooperation of the Kurdistan Regional Government to extradite suspects in “honor killing” cases to Sweden.

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is reneging on a promise to toughen “honor killing” laws, worrying women’s rights activists.

Israeli police are under scrutiny for doing too little to combat “honor” killings.

In an “honor” killing in Israel, a man killed his 16-year-old sister for living with a boyfriend.

An Afghan inmate has killed his wife during a prison visit in an “honor” killing.

The AHA Foundation 2012 Annual Report

Afghan police have arrested two men accused of beheading a teenage girl for rejecting a marriage proposal.

In Sweden, police are continuing an investigation involving a possible “honor” killing.

Acid throwing remains a common way of revenge in Pakistan.

With help, an Afghan survivor of an ‘honor killing’ inches back to life.

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