How I work to protect women from honor killings

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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 Become a Fan on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks Read more at ideas.ted.com  Get the TED app for iPhone, iPad and Android

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