How I work to protect women from honor killings

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

TODAY’S TED TALK Khalida Brohi: How I work to protect women from honor killings 18:13 minutes · TEDGlobal 2014 Nearly 1000 "honor" killings are reported in Pakistan each year, murders by a family member for behavior deemed "shameful," such as a relationship outside of marriage. When Khalida Brohi lost a close friend to the practice, she resolved to campaign against it. Yet she met resistance from an unlikely source: the very community she hoped to protect. In this powerful, honest talk, Brohi shares how she took a hard look at her own process, and offers sharp insights for other passionate activists. Watch now » PLAYLIST OF THE DAY The importance of educating girls In far too many countries around the world, an education is not a given for girls. These moving talks are from those facing great risk to change that. Watch » 4 talks · Total run time 56:07