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How important honor is? In various countries throughout the world, particularly in the Middle East and parts of South Asia, notion of family honor is extremely important. The reputation of a family in the Islamic world rests on the reputation of its women. Women are usually killed because their families suspect them of “immoral behavior”, and having thus dishonored their families must die. These kinds of crimes are justified in the name of honor. ‘Honor …

…honor’ crimes and acid attacks acceptable. In conclusion, to be a murder has nothing to do with honor. As long as these crimes continue without punishments, people will continue to do them. And the percentage of the violation of women’s rights will increase, and a lot of murderers will increase too. But there is now at least the possibility for justice. And just a little less acceptance of violence in the name of honor.