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Honoring the Killers: Justice Denied for 'Honor' Crimes in Jordan

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Summary

This 37-page report documents the killings and attempted murders of women by male family members who claim they are defending family "honor." The report also details the cases of women,threatened with "honor" crimes,who languish in prison for years while held in protective custody.

Languages
Arabic
English
Publisher
Human Rights Watch
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Target Group
Women
Organization
Human Right Watch
Theme
النوع الاجتماعي
حقوق الإنسان
أهداف التنمية المستدامة
3
Good Health And Well-being
16
Peace, Justice And Strong Institutions
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This field study is part of the EMPOWER Jordan Project, implemented in partnership with the Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) in Jordan and generously funded by the European

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