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Joint efforts stressed for violence-free society
Human right activists, civil society representatives and political party leaders expressed their resolve to work together for a society free of violence against women (VAW) at different events organised to commemorate International Day on Violence against Women and the launch of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. They called for effective implementation of the .. read more
No honour in the killing of women
The UN estimates that 5,000 women are killed each year for “dishonoring” their families. About two-thirds of all murders in Palestinian territories are honor-killings There are some very active women’s organizations and international units attempting to curb abuse of and violence against women. They work to bring awareness to the cultural, and sometimes religious, norms, .. read more
Jan
Palestinians protest violence against women
Today is the UN-designated International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. November 25 was chosen to commemorate the Mirabal sisters, three political activists whom Dominican Republic dictator Rafael Trujillo ordered brutally assassinated in 1960. Recently, hundreds of Bethlehem-area women marched to protest so-called “honor killings” and other forms of violence against women. Here, .. read more
Jan
Women’s shelter in Edmonton closing
The closure of a women’s shelter in north Edmonton has some in the domestic violence service agency world concerned that more cuts could be coming to such areas as governments scramble to balance budgets. The Edmonton WIN House III shelter, a specialized shelter that aids women who are immigrants or temporary foreign workers who face .. read more
Jan
Egypt: Newlywed husband ‘shot over pre-marital sex’
An Egyptian man has been killed in a so-called honour killing for allegedly having sexual relations with his wife before they were married, it’s reported. According to the English language Cairo Post newspaper, the man – identified only as Mohamed FM – was reportedly shot dead by his wife’s brothers after they discovered the couple .. read more
Jan
Record statement of girl fearing honour killing: HC to cops
The Bombay High Court today directed the Pune police to record the statement of a girl who approached the HC seeking protection from her family who she fears will kill her for eloping and marrying a boy from a different religion. The 21-year-old girl, belonging to the Sikh community, petitioned the High Court along with .. read more
Jan
Honour killing: Man, woman shot dead in Malakand
BATKHELA: In an apparent case of honour killing, two were gunned down while a woman was injured in Sholawai, Batkhel tehsil in Malakand Agency on Friday. Qalangai levies official Sani Gul claimed the incident occurred at around 8am. According to the police report, Bacha Khan said two brothers – Jamil, Waqar and their relative Riaz .. read more
Jan
“Violated Freedom” Shed Light on the Phenomenon of Women’s Honor Killing in Palestinian Society
Roles for Social Change Association (ADWAR) started the first performance of the play “Violated Freedom” within the activities of the “Social Pioneers working to Reduce the Phenomenon of killing women” project funded by the American Consulate. The chairman of the advisory board of ADWAR Association Dr. Yousef Abu Maria attended the opening of the play, .. read more
Jan
New UN resolution significant step forward to ending child marriage
A HISTORIC step forward by the United Nations in New York to address child, early and forced marriage, has been welcomed by child rights organisation, Plan International. The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution dedicated to the issue of child, early and forced marriage – the first in its history – on Thursday 21 November. .. read more
Jan
Case sought against father for forced marriage
LAHORE: An additional district and sessions judge on Tuesday sought comments from the Shahdara SHO by November 22 in a petition seeking the registration of a case against the petitioner’s father and other relatives for trying to force her to marry a man more than twice her age. Petitioner Uzma Bibi, 21, said her father .. read more
Jan
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