Kurds Tackle ‘Honor Killings’ of Women

…are no reliable statistics for a crime that is difficult to prove without effective law enforcement and the cooperation of tribal communities. The number of women who committed suicide by…

Honour killing story: Maria Spagnolo (2012)

…(47 years) María and Calogero come from Sicily, have been married for almost 20 years and have two children. In 2012 Maria will divorce and start a new relationship. Calogero…

Honour killing story: Derya Ö. (2012)

…name of honour. If a brother murders his sister to restore family honour, it is an honour killing. According to activists, the most common reasons for honour killings are as…

Honour killing story: Emine (2012)

…”very critical” condition. She is in a coma for 9 days and in hospital for 4 weeks. Hasan has been arrested. The perpetrator is known to the police for domestic…

Woman stabbed and killed in Hamburg-Niendorf

…sister to restore family honour, it is an honour killing. According to activists, the most common reasons for honour killings are as the victim: refuses to cooperate in an arranged…

Honour killing story: Ajda and Mohamed (2019)

…of honour. If a brother murders his sister to restore family honour, it is an honour killing. According to activists, the most common reasons for honour killings are as the…