Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada denounced ‘honor’ crimes against women

Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada visited a Montreal centre for victims of family violence to denounce crimes against women and girls committed in the name of “honour.”

Via:[http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1147790–in-shafias-hometown-stephen-harper-talks-about-honour-crimes]

Washington

Grade: C

Number of Women and Girls At Risk: 25,000

Status: Existing Legislation Needs Strengthening

Improve by adding: Prosecuting parents/guardian, felony offense