Product Description

Mukhtar Mai came to prominence in June 2002, when journalists in Pakistan first learned of her gang rape, punishment for an 'honour crime' allegedly committed by her brother, an offence for which there was never any proof. After the horrific rape, custom dictated that she would kill herself. But Mai defied custom. In an unprecedented act of courage, she took her rapists to court. Mukhtar Mai pitted herself against the system with extraordinary courage and strength of purpose. Timely and topical, In the Name of Honour is the inspirational true story of a woman who fought and triumphed against exceptional odds. 'It is because of the support of the world that I feel brave' Mukhtar Mai

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #91537 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 172 pages

Review
'No woman in the world fights with as much courage for women's rights' New York Times

About the Author
Recipient of American Glamour Magazine's Woman of the Year award for 2005, Mukhtar Mai built two schools in her village with her compensation money - the Mukhtar Mai School for Girls and the Farid Gujjar School for Boys. At 33, she is an eager pupil in h

Customer Reviews

A real eye-opener
Like most people, I was aware of the media buzz surrounding the case of the gang rape of Pakistani, Mukhtar Mai. What I realise I had failed to grasp at that time, was the sheer scale of the problem of 'honour' punishments - rape, murder, or disfigurement of innocent women.

In the case of Mukhtar Mai, her 'punishment' was for a supposed indiscretion on the part of her 12 year old brother. In fact that misdemenour was fabricated as an excuse for the powerful family of the village to exact retribution regarding a land issue.
It would be expected for the victim to then commit suicide from shame and so the guilty parties walk free. MM, however, fought for justice, not just for herself but for all women.
When she received a sum of money as compensation, she decided to invest it in the education of the girls of her village and built a school that now educates 200 girls and 150 boys.

This is a lady worth great respect, her story is something we should all read and a cause we can all have great sympathy for.

Amazing
One of the most amazing true stories i have read in a long time.

A true story of how a brave woman has/is bravely battling her culture's injustice againt women and there rights. Her battle to see justice for her appaling rape.

Very insparational and quick and easy book to read which you can't put down (i read it in a day). I still find it hard to believe this sort of treatment goes on in this day. Amazing

A Fight For Justice Against All Odds
A very good account of a womans disgraceful gang rape in the name of 'honour'. I felt saddened by the fact that in this day and age people can really believe that this type of 'justice' can really be the answer to solving so called inter tribal feuds. I am at a loss to understand, how we in the West have ingrained upon us, the importance of tolerance and respect for different classes and caste, and yet, in Pakistan there is a distinct lack of tolerance for each other. And find it necessary to keep it hushed up, instead of outlawing the practice to start with.