March 10, 2014Inside Israel’s Bedouin communities, the practice of killing women who stain the family’s “honor” is experiencing a dark revival.Inside Israel’s Bedouin communities, the practice of killing women who stain the family’s “honor” is experiencing a dark […]
March 10, 2014A sharp rise in “honor killings” in Palestinian territories has created a backash.Twenty-seven women are thought to have been killed last year in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip […]
February 24, 2014A Palestine Liberation Organization executive committee member called for immediate approval of a law that would institute harsher sentences for honor killings.A Palestine Liberation Organization executive committee member called for immediate approval of a law that would institute harsher […]
February 24, 2014One in five UK police forces is failing to properly record cases of so-called honor violence against women, according to a support group.One in five UK police forces is failing to properly record cases of so-called honor violence against women, […]
February 18, 2014The AHA Foundation is proud to co-lead a training on honor violence and forced marriage for the Arizona Homicide Investigators Association.The AHA Foundation is proud to co-lead a training on honor violence and forced marriage for the Arizona […]
February 11, 2014An overview of the AHA Foundation’s third annual conference on honor violence, forced marriage, and female genital mutilation (FGM) in New York City is now available online.An overview of the AHA Foundation’s third annual conference on honor violence, forced marriage, and female genital mutilation […]
February 11, 2014A new draft law in Afghanistan that would limit testimony in domestic violence cases is drawing international outcry, with activists warning it is part of a broader trend toward rolling back women’s rights and would make it more difficult to combat “honor” crimes in the nation.A new draft law in Afghanistan that would limit testimony in domestic violence cases is drawing international outcry, […]
February 11, 2014In Canada, a mother and son, both Pakistani immigrants, were found guilty of threatening a woman and her boyfriend with an “honor” killing.In Canada, a mother and son, both Pakistani immigrants, were found guilty of several criminal charges Wednesday for […]
February 11, 2014In an “honor” killing case, a Jordanian court has reduced the sentence of a man who killed his daughter because she left home without her husband’s knowledge from death to 10 years in jail, an official said Thursday.In an “honor” killing case, a Jordanian court has reduced the sentence of a man who killed his […]
January 17, 2014The AHA Foundation Third Annual Conference on Honor Violence, Forced Marriage, and Female Genital MutilationOn December 4th, 2013, the AHA Foundation, in partnership with the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, held […]
January 9, 2014The BBC devotes attention to “honor” violence in Kohistan, Pakistan.The BBC devotes attention to “honor” violence in Kohistan, Pakistan. Police in Kohistan are trying to be more active […]
December 30, 2013The recent “honor” killing of a Palestinian woman illustrates the pervasive social pressure pertaining to “honor” in Palestinian territories.The recent “honor” killing of a Palestinian woman illustrates the pervasive social pressure pertaining to “honor” in Palestinian […]
December 30, 2013Two Jordanians have been sentenced to death in an Amman criminal court for the “honor killing” of their sister earlier this year.Two Jordanians have been sentenced to death in an Amman criminal court for the “honor killing” of their […]
December 18, 2013A Kingston (UK) mother, Sarbjit Kaur Athwal, has been named Ultimate Women’s Warrior of the Year at the Cosmopolitan Women Awards this month for becoming the first person to give evidence in an open court for an “honour killing” trial.A Kingston (UK) mother, Sarbjit Kaur Athwal, has been named Ultimate Women’s Warrior of the Year at the Cosmopolitan […]
December 18, 2013Palestinians have seen a noticeable increase in the number of ‘honor’ killings this year.Palestinians have seen a noticeable increase in the number of ‘honor’ killings this year. So far this year, […]
November 27, 2013An investigative report reveals that a 1989 “honor” killing in Missouri of a daughter by her parents was caught on tape by the FBI because the father was under surveillance for links to a Jihadist group.A 1989 honor killing in Missouri of a daughter by her parents was caught on tape by the […]
November 27, 2013In one of India’s most highly awaited verdicts, the parents of a 14-year-old girl have been found guilty of killing their daughter and their domestic helper in an “honor” killing.In one of India’s most highly awaited verdicts, the parents of Aarushi Talwar, a 14-year-old schoolgirl, have been found […]
November 27, 2013The murder of 17-year-old Laura Wilson in Rotherham (UK) in 2010 is the UK’s first white “honor” killing.The murder of 17-year-old Laura Wilson in Rotherham (UK) in 2010 is the UK’s first white “honor” killing. […]
November 20, 2013Meet Kamala KhanThere’s a new superhero in town, and she’s not your typical white guy in a cape. The newest […]
November 19, 2013Journalist Mary Gearin explores “honor” violence in the United Kingdom and attempts to address the issue and save lives.Journalist Mary Gearin explores “honor” violence in the United Kingdom and attempts to address the issue and save […]