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PAKISTAN GOVERNMENT POLICY TO ERADICATE HONOUR KILLING CASE
Abstract
This study is entitled “Pakistan Government Policy to Eradicate Honour Killing Case” The phenomenon of honor killing in Pakistan is a form of identity-based violence that has been passed down from generation to generation, rooted in patriarchal norms, patrilineal social structures, and cultural practices that place family honor above the rights of individual women. This study aims to analyze the Pakistani government's policies in handling honor killing cases by reviewing the development of regulations, implementation, and effectiveness of policies after their enactment. The research method used is qualitative with a descriptive analysis approach through a literature study of legal documents, human rights agency reports, and international reports including CEDAW and UPR. The results show that despite significant steps through legal reform, these policies have not been fully able to consistently reduce the number of honor killings. The main obstacles lie in weak law enforcement, the influence of strong socio-cultural norms, and some conservative groups. However, the CEDAW mechanism and civil society support are important factors in encouraging the Pakistani government's commitment to strengthening the protection of women. Thus, this study concludes that government policy has made normative progress but still faces challenges in implementation. A more comprehensive strategy is needed, including women's education, judicial system reform, and strengthened cooperation with international institutions to eliminate the practice of honor killings in a sustainable manner.
Keywords: Honor Killing, Government Policy, Pakistan, Women's Rights, CEDAW.
Publication Details
InstitutionUniversity Darussalam Gontor
DepartmentInternational Relation
SubjectsH Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
J Political Science > JZ International relations
J Political Science > JZ International relations
KeywordsHonor Killing, Government Policy, Pakistan, Women's Rights, CEDAW
Item ID7790
Deposited20 Oct 2025 05:44