Challenging Honor Killings: Fight for Women's Rights in Jordan and Beyond | Rana Husseini

Rana Husseini talks about the history of the feminist movement in Jordan and how it progressed from the 1940s until now. She explains what women in Jordan have achieved so far and the challenges that they still face; notably honor crimes.

Rana Husseini is a Jordanian journalist and human rights activist who has dedicated her career to raising awareness about crimes against women in Jordan and the Middle East. Her investigative reporting on honor killings and other forms of violence against women has brought these issues to the forefront of national and international discourse, leading to changes in legislation and social attitudes.


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