When will Kuwait abolish Article 153?

What is an honour killing? An honour killing is a murder in the 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 the victim: refuses to cooperate in an arranged marriage. wants to end […]

Honour killing story: Karin C. (2019)

Honour killing Karin C. born: 1966 Attempted murder: 4 January 2019 Residence: Waldhufen (near Görlitz) Origin: Victim: Germany; Perpetrator: Pakistan Children: yes, not clear how many Perpetrator: Sameer Q. / Naveed A. (28 years) Karin has a relationship with the 15 years younger Sameer from Pakistan. It can be assumed that he hopes that this […]

Murder attempts in Europe

Honour killings are common among Afghan, Syrian, Turkish, Iraqi and Hindustani girls. They are rejected, mistreated or murdered by their families because they have damaged the good honour. The reason is often that girls have a relationship that is not approved by their parents or want to divorce. Read more about the horrible honour killing […]

Victim of violence

Honour killings are common among Afghan, Syrian, Turkish, Iraqi and Hindustani girls. They are rejected, mistreated or murdered by their families because they have damaged the good honour. The reason is often that girls have a relationship that is not approved by their parents or want to divorce. Read more about the horrible honour killing […]

Motive is unknown

Honour killings are common among Afghan, Syrian, Turkish, Iraqi and Hindustani girls. They are rejected, mistreated or murdered by their families because they have damaged the good honour. The reason is often that girls have a relationship that is not approved by their parents or want to divorce. Read more about the horrible honour killing […]