Honour-based violence in Pakistan encompasses honour killing, forced marriage, watta satta exchange marriages, and jirga-imposed punishments. Women who resist family control, seek independence, or are perceived to have damaged family honour face serious risk from family and community actors.
Expert reports provide locality-specific analysis of HBV prevalence, police and court responses, shelter availability, and whether internal relocation within Pakistan is safe and reasonable for the individual appellant.
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| Phase | What We Do | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Profile analysis | Assess family dynamics, prior threats, and jirga involvement | HBV risk profile summary |
| Protection assessment | Police response, shelter access, prosecution outcomes | State protection analysis |
| Report | Internal relocation and unduly harsh test assessment for women | Tribunal-ready expert report |
Honour-Based Violence Reports: Frequently Asked Questions
Can women internally relocate in Pakistan?
Internal relocation depends on the appellant's profile, family reach, and support networks. For many women at risk of honour-based violence, relocation is neither safe nor reasonable because family and jirga networks operate nationally.
What is watta satta and how does it affect HBV claims?
Watta satta is an exchange marriage practice linking two families. A woman seeking to leave an abusive marriage may trigger retaliation against her natal family, increasing honour-based violence risk. Expert reports address this intersection where relevant.
What HBV evidence do expert reports address?
Reports cover honour killing prevalence, jirga practice, police and court responses, shelter availability, forced marriage risk, and whether state protection is effective for the appellant's specific circumstances.