It is quite surprising to note that though Iraqi women are regarded as the most empowered and educated in the Arab world, yet the stories of honor killings in the country are quiet common.

The statistics are enough in itself to unveil the plight of women living in the Arab society. In fact, honour killing is an accepted practice in Iraq. There were around 5,000 women murdered in the name of “honour killing” in Iraq, including 13 and 14-year-old girls, who were killed just because they had been raped! Read More...