October 9, 2012

CBS News reports on the honor killing of Noor Almaleki in Arizona in 2009

CBS News reports on the “honor” killing of Noor Almaleki in Arizona in 2009. Watch the report here: […]

October 9, 2012

Kurdistan authorities, grappling with ‘honor’ killings, seek a better way of tackling them.

Kurdistan authorities, grappling with ‘honor’ killings, seek a better way of tackling them. Link: http://www.kurdishglobe.net/display-article.html?id=C3A3D0B3F20FA1CA224BAB140FFB0F98

October 9, 2012

In Israel, a 22-year-old Arab woman was stabbed to death by her 19-year-old brother in an “honor” killing, with her brother “dissatisfied” at her behavior.

In Israel, a 22-year-old Arab woman was stabbed to death by her 19-year-old brother in an “honor” killing, […]

August 14, 2012

The Washington Post reports that two Pakistani parents have been found guilty of murdering their daughter Shafilea in a so-called honor killing in the UK.

In the UK, Justice Roderick Evans sentenced Iftikhar, 52, and Farzana Ahmed, 49, to life in prison for […]

August 14, 2012

In a recent honor killing in Jordan, a man killed his divorced sister because of her alleged “suspicious behavior,” police said.

A Jordanian man was charged on Wednesday with killing his divorced sister after stabbing her and driving his […]

August 14, 2012

In Afghanistan, “honor” killings against women are on the rise, and the government of Hamid Karzai is not doing nearly enough to put a stop to the killings.

Afghanistan’s independent human rights commission has recorded 52 murders of girls and women in the last four months, […]

August 14, 2012

Women and human rights groups are demanding tougher action by Palestinian authorities after the so-called honor killings of four women by family members.

Women and human rights groups are demanding tougher action by Palestinian authorities after the so-called honor killings of […]

August 14, 2012

An “honor” killing in a courtroom in session has shocked Pakistan.

So-called honour killings by families who believe their daughters have disgraced them are increasingly common in Pakistan. But […]

August 14, 2012

In Kurdistan, the women’s rights organization Zhiyan Group organized a demonstration against honor killing.

One week after its foundation, women’s rights organization Zhiyan [Life] Group organized a demonstration against honor killing in […]

August 14, 2012

Jordan’s ‘Honor’ Killings Persist Despite Reform Efforts

Every year, 20 Jordanian women are killed because of “family honor.” In 2011, societal pressure forced Jordan’s parliament […]

August 3, 2012

A Pakistani couple murdered their “Westernised” daughter because they were more concerned about shame in their community than about their children, a British judge said in his verdict.

A Pakistani couple murdered their “Westernised” daughter because they were more concerned about shame in their community than […]

June 4, 2012

Pakistani British girl may have been killed by parents ‘for dating boys’

A Muslim teenager was murdered by her parents because she refused to let them “crush her will” and […]

June 4, 2012

Phyllis Chesler appeals to US authorities to do more in Texas “honor” killing case of Sarah and Aminah Said

Phyllis Chesler writes: European law enforcement is far more evolved [than U.S. law enforcement] in terms of how […]

May 23, 2012

In an “honor” killing case, a young woman has told a court in England that as a child she witnessed her 17-year-old sister being murdered by their parents after a months-long quarrel about the teen’s Westernized lifestyle.

In an “honor” killing case, a young woman has told a court in England that as a child […]

April 4, 2012

CBS News reports that ‘honor’ killings are under growing scrutiny in the U.S., and reports on the work of the AHA Foundation.

CBS News reports that ‘honor’ killings are under growing scrutiny in the U.S., and reports on the work […]

April 3, 2012

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 […]

April 3, 2012

“Honor killings” require tougher laws, say Iraqi women

“Honor killings” require tougher laws, say Iraqi women. Via:[http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/world/13102101/honor-killings-require-tougher-laws-say-iraqi-women/]

April 3, 2012

BBC study: one in five young British Muslims support ‘honor’ violence

Research undertaken by ComRes for the BBC has found that nearly one in five – 18 per cent […]

March 27, 2012

The BBC reports that advocates for Muslim women’s rights in the UK frequently receive hate mail, harassment and even death threats for dealing with issues such as forced marriage and ‘honor’-based violence

The BBC reports that advocates for Muslim women’s rights in the UK frequently receive hate mail, harassment and […]

March 23, 2012

At least 943 Pakistani women and girls were murdered last year for allegedly defaming their family’s honor, Pakistan’s leading human rights group said Thursday.

At least 943 Pakistani women and girls were murdered last year for allegedly defaming their family’s honor, Pakistan’s […]

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