What to do? The issue of abused and homeless women is one that has recently been brought to the forefront of social issues in Pakistan. Abuse, most often begins after marriage. According to local traditions, once a girl's baraat (wedding procession) enters the husband's house, only her janaza (funeral pyre) should leave. Loyalty and devotion to the husband and his family come above every thing else. When family support is pulled away, the girl is then at the mercy of her husband. This total control of the girl's life sometimes leads to her death. Often times it leads to abuse. The girl cannot return to her father's house for fear of dishonoring him and so continues to suffer. In some cases she may chose to run away therefore igniting her

Why would I do it and how do I justify it? Living in a man's world is difficult enough for women in Europe and America. Women in Pakistan face even more discrimination. Women rejected by society are pushed to the very bottom of the food chain.

Putting the $$$$ to use: Opening a shelter in a major city is like putting a bandage on a large wound. Most women housed in shelters are semi-literate if at all and with little or no skills. In order to make them into productive citizens a polytechnic/ women's school/college should be opened inside the compound for security reasons and to avoid transport issues. This building should also contain guidance and counseling service to look after their emotional health.

husband's anger that then is left with no choice put to pursue and kill her to redeem his honor.

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