Learn English: Honor Killing: A Girl's Life Cut Short (normal)
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Hira Anwar, a 14-year-old living in New York, was killed in Pakistan in a brutal 'honor killing'.
Her father and uncle murdered her due to her online activity deemed inappropriate within their cultural norms.
This tragic event underscores the ongoing problem of violence against women, fueled by rigid cultural expectations.
The rising use of social media tragically exacerbates this issue, highlighting the urgent need for social change.
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