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Iran: When 'honor' becomes a death sentence for women
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The brutal murder of a young mother has once again sparked debate in Iran over so-called honor killings, the social acceptance of violence against women, and the lack of protection for those at risk.
The brutal murder of a young mother has once again sparked debate in Iran over so-called honor killings, the social acceptance of violence against women, and the lack of protection for those at risk.
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