Episode 46: Trapped- Shafilea Ahmed
In 2003, 17-year-old Shafilea Ahmed was feeling trapped; between who she wanted to be and who her family expected her to be.
Honor-based abuse stems from a perceived violation of the ‘honor’ and ‘shame’ codes of a particular society or community.
If you are experiencing honor-based abuse you can safely reach out for help by contacting the UK Helpline: UK Helpline: 0800 5999 247
In the U.S you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline via their website, a phone call, or text.
Web:
Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
Call:
800.799.SAFE (7233)
Text:
Text “Start” to 88788
Special thanks to Sarah at the podcast Weird Horizon for providing the voiceover for Shafilea’s poems. Listen to Weird Horizon for all things spooky, esoteric, the counter-cultural and the just plain weird.
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Sources:
Honour Based Abuse – The Facts - Safeguarding Hub
14 July: Day of Memory for victims of Honour Based Abuse – Karma Nirvana
‘Honour-based’ offences soared by 81% in last five years | Crime | The Guardian
What is honour based abuse? – This Violence is not a Tragedy
Shafilea Ahmed's tragic history of violence | Shafilea Ahmed | The Guardian
BBC News
Crimewatch BBC one
IfitkharAhmed and Farenza Ahmed - Sentencing Remarks - 3 August 2012 (judiciary.uk)
The Independent July 10th 2012
Shafilea Ahmed drank bleach in Pakistan, sister tells court - BBC News
Sunni Islam Origins, Sunni Islam History, Sunni Islam Beliefs (patheos.com)
Shafilea Ahmed's poems reveal secret torment - BBC News
The Independent Dec 19, 2003
Shafilea Ahmed's life and death – timeline | Shafilea Ahmed | The Guardian
Shafilea Ahmed told teacher she was beaten by parents, court hears | Shafilea Ahmed | The Guardian
The Daily Telegraph Feb 25, 2004
Shafilea Ahmed's sister avoids jail term over robbery - BBC News