Ending the silence on 'honour killing' | Society | The Observer 4.6667 star rating

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/oct/25/honour-killings-victims-domestic-violence

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"I really wanted to go to court myself but I can never risk going to the city and being seen by someone...But I feel such a bond with other women who may have been through what I went through, even though you never meet these girls; you just hear about them when these 'honour killing' trials come up. I wish I could get involved with the support groups and help but you know, I'm just a coward."
Having first walked out of an abusive marriage at the age of 17 and then from a hostile family who had had a meeting to discuss whether or not she should die, Zena does not lack courage but she is still very scared.

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Created by DrPot on 25 October 2009

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Powerful and brave article. We must challenge this abuse and face it down.

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