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Entertainment

One Step Away From Becoming The Next #Justicefor Hashtag In Pakistan

One Step Away From Becoming The Next #Justicefor Hashtag In Pakistan

By Sijdah [TW: honor killings, mention of violent acts] When I was a child, I was told the world is a warm and welcoming place, and I will get everything […]

Causes

There Is No “Honor” in Killing Women: So Why Do Honor Killings Still Happen?

There Is No “Honor” in Killing Women: So Why Do Honor Killings Still Happen?

By Katarzyna Rybarczyk In patriarchal societies, women’s freedoms are restricted and repressive gender norms dictate what behaviors are expected from them. Women have to obey the orders of first their […]

Causes

Award-Winning Docu Filmmaker Launches Summit To Tackle Honor Killings

Award-Winning Docu Filmmaker Launches Summit To Tackle Honor Killings

Honor killings are still a relatively new type of crime in the western world, but they have been going on for many many years right under our noses. An honor […]

Causes, Entertainment

Cosmo Takes A Break From Sex Tips To Cover The Honor Killings Epidemic

Cosmo Takes A Break From Sex Tips To Cover The Honor Killings Epidemic

We all know Cosmo mag for one thing in particular: its sex tips. The headlines are on every cover you see at your local grocery store checkout stand. In recent […]

Causes

‘Price Of Honor’ Docu Exposes The Horrific Epidemic Of Honor Killings

‘Price Of Honor’ Docu Exposes The Horrific Epidemic Of Honor Killings

Honor Killings may be a crime that is unfamiliar to most of us in the Western world, but don’t be under any illusion about it not happening close to home. […]

Politics

Forced Marriage Made Illegal By Law In The UK

Forced Marriage Made Illegal By Law In The UK

The UK has just brought about a new landmark law regarding forced marriages (note: different to arranged marriages) which will hopefully send a loud and clear message to countries everywhere: […]

Causes, Politics

Honor Killings Aren’t Just An Eastern Tradition, But Also A Western Problem

Honor Killings Aren’t Just An Eastern Tradition, But Also A Western Problem

When you hear the phrase ‘honor killings’ it sounds like something that is out of a fictional action-adventure ninja-type movie. Unfortunately, it is an every day reality in many parts […]

Causes

The Viral Video Showing Men Why It’s Creep & Gross To Objectify Women In Public

The Viral Video Showing Men Why It’s Creep & Gross To Objectify Women In Public

On December 29, 2012, the world was stunned to hear about the rape of a 23 year old Indian female student who was brutally gang-raped on a bus in New […]

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Bollywood Star Aamir Khan Fights For The Rights Of Indian Women & Their Babies

Bollywood Star Aamir Khan Fights For The Rights Of Indian Women & Their Babies

Bollywood heartthrob Aamir Khan is known for his chiseled good looks and starring roles, but there is much more depth to this amazing man that what you see on the […]