government has promised to prosecute honor crimes as murders in the new millennium. More than legislation, women need practical help, such as shelters, legal, and financial help, and the building of burns centers in Pakistan’s hospitals.
      But while it’s easy to donate money to these worthy causes, you can also do a bit of activism in your own home. Start with your own family members, and ask them if they are aware of this issue – the more people who are thinking and talking about honor killings will keep interest alive and hopefully motivate people from all strata of life to try and fight it. Then talk to your servants and other people who work in your home, most particularly the women. Chances are they will tell you tales that show they are unfortunately more than familiar with violence against women.
      You may not be able to step into their homes and stop every injustice against women and girls, but let them know that you are aware of these problems, that you find them unacceptable, and that there is nothing in Islam to justify this kind of treatment. You might find yourself in the position to financially or legally help the victim of these crimes directly, and just to let them know that you are not blind to their plight is a great support and help in itself. With your greater education and resources, you can at least help them with answers, suggestions, and options that they can never even dream of.