‘Honour’ Suicides in Turkey

…in villages and towns, young girls are committing suicide.” There were those who had jumped into the River Tigris, others who had fallen off rooftops or cut their wrists, and

Honour killing story: Nihal A. (2001)

…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 marriage. wants to end…

Honour killing story: Selma (2010)

common reasons for honour killings are as the victim: refuses to cooperate in an arranged marriage. wants to end the relationship. was the victim of rape or sexual assault. was…

Honour killing story: Hassan (2020)

…his 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…

Honour killing story: Mala (2019)

…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 victim: refuses…

Honour killing story: Maria Bitiki (2000)

…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…