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Honor Killings

The World in Conflict — and Women at the Center

by Dimitra Staikou On March 16, 2026, in Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan, at least eight women lost their lives and dozens more were injured when the roof of a building collapsed as they had gathered to receive state financial aid.…

Honor Killings and Human Rebellion: A Glimpse into Pakistan’s Societal Paradox

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal & Dr. Qurat-Al-Ain Rana The viral video from Balochistan—where a woman was executed in a desert for defying tribal norms—has once again exposed the brutal reality of Pakistan’s rigid social structures. Three months after the killing, public…