"The principle of universality of human rights is the cornerstone of international human rights law. This principle, as first emphasized in the Universal Declaration on Human Rights in 1948, has been reiterated in numerous international human rights conventions, declarations, and resolutions. The 1993 Vienna World Conference on Human Rights, for example, noted that it is the duty of States to promote and protect all human rights and fundamental freedoms, regardless of their political, economic and cultural systems." (UN)Honor killing occurs in many autonomous, self-governing societies. Therefore, there is no simple or quick "one size fits all"solution. In spite of the challenges that sovereignty and culture pose, there are still actions that you can take in order to stop honor killing.
BE:
- Vigilant for possible victims of this crime
- Determined to act
- Informed
- The law
- International
- Local, state, federal
- The cultures where honor killings occur
- The allies of the innocent (these are organizations that are working to end honor killing)
- Your elected reprentatives
- Demand that your elected reprentatives ensure that the relevant laws be enforced
- Inform law enforcement officials of situations that could become an honor killing
- Make a plan to help a potential victim if you are in contact with the person
