Nine women’s rights activists share their experiences and efforts to combat honor-based violence against women in various societies.
“Culture is no excuse for abuse.”
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Nine women’s rights activists share their experiences and efforts to combat honor-based violence against women in various societies.
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Nazanin Afshin-Jam, a women’s rights activist, joins eight others to confront violence against women in honor-based societies. The 2013 documentary, Honor Diaries, features interviews and discussions that address issues such as forced marriage, honor killings, and female genital mutilation. It begins with an overview of women's rights in Muslim-majority countries and expands to the rising trend of honor-based violence in Western societies. The film premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival in October 2013 and won the Interfaith Award for Best Documentary in November.
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- Meet nine activists fighting for women's rights
- Find out about honor killings and FGM
- See the rise of honor-based violence in the West
Did You Know
- The film features eleven women from the UK, US, Canada, and Sudan.
- Honor Diaries premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival in October 2013.
- It won the Interfaith Award for Best Documentary in November 2013.
- The film was screened on DirecTV’s Audience Network from December 2013 to April 2014.
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What is the main focus of Honor Diaries?
Honor Diaries focuses on violence against women in honor-based societies, including issues like female genital mutilation, honor killings, and forced marriage.
When did Honor Diaries premiere?
Honor Diaries premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival in October 2013.
Who are some of the featured interviewees in Honor Diaries?
Featured interviewees include Nazanin Afshin-Jam, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, and Raheel Raza, among others.
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