Thousands of women and girls around the world are subjected to forced marriage, mutilation, attacks and even murder — all in the name of “honor.” A new documentary, “Honor Diaries,” features nine women’s rights advocates with connections to Muslim-majority societies. VOA’s Tabinda Naeem has more.
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