Mukhtar mai, the resilient pakistani who was gang raped in 2002 on the orders of a village council but became a symbol of hope for oppressed women, has married. Mukhtar mai is the author of in the name of honour 3. Mukhtar mai shelved 4 times as reallifestories avg rating 3. In arab countries it is more often a surname laqab, whilst in nonarab muslim countries it is common as a first name ism. Apr 22, 2011 on june 22, 2002, at approximately 2 pm, mukhtaran mai was raped by four men after being dragged into the house of a mastoi tribesman in her native village of meerwala, in muzaffargarh district.
The tragic case of mukhtaran mai the express tribune. Mukhtar nama movie part 1 of 40 babulilm media center. In the name of honor book by mukhtar mai, marietherese. Format of awaz e dost is pdf and file size of this file is 11. It is because of the support of the world that i feel brave mukhtar mai. In the name of honour by mukhtar mai,marietherese cuny ebook summary download. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. But, makhtar mais response to the violence she endured had for far reaching affects for all women. Oct 31, 2006 her name was mukhtar mai, and her decision to stand up to her accusers was an act of bravery unheard of in one of the worlds most adverse climates for women. Mar 19, 2009 mukhtar mai became a global hero after she was gangraped in 2002 on the orders of a village council, as punishment for an alleged offense committed by her brother. In the name of honor mukhtar mai with marietherese cuny translated by linda coverdale introduction in june of 2002, mukhtaran bibi, a young woman living in a small village in pakistan was brought before her village council to plead forgiveness for a false charge against her young brother. Oct 16, 2007 mukhtar mai is now a leading example for women in her native country and around the globe. Ebook in the name of honour a memoir free pdf online download. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english.
Oct 16, 2007 discover book depositorys huge selection of mukhtar mai books online. He knew local geography well and used that knowledge to advantage in battles against the italians, who were unaccustomed to desert warfare. Her name was mukhtar mai, and her decision to stand up to her accusers was an act of bravery unheard of in one of the worlds most adverse climates for women. A memoir by mukhtar mai 20071016 paperback january 1, 1829 4. In the name of honour is a book by mukhtar mai,marietherese cuny on 2007. It has been published in 23 languages including english by atria under the title in the name of honor. In june 2002, mukhtar mai, a pakistani woman from the impoverished village of meerwala, was gang raped by a local clan known as the mastoi punishment for indiscretions allegedly.
I hope the judiciary henceforth keeps its wives and. In august 2005, she was awarded the fatima jinnah gold medal for bravery and courage by the pakistani government and was named woman of the year by glamour magazine. In june 2002, mukhtar mai, a pakistani woman from the impoverished village of meerwala, was gang raped by a local clan known as the mastoi punishment for indiscretions allegedly committed by the womans brother. The name is given because mukhtars are usually selected by some consensual or participatory method, often involving an election. Awaz e dost by mukhtar masood free download pdf bookspk. Download in the name of honour free pdf ebook online. Oct 31, 2006 in this rousing account, mai describes her experience and how she has since become an agent for change and a beacon of hope for oppressed women around the world.
Mh datoo 2003 mukhtar althaqafi by ahlulbayt organization jan 4, 2014 the mukhtars children by sally watson 1968 omar almukhtar. In the name of honor cuc human rights after reading in the name of honor a memoir written by mukhtar mai, i believe that there is hope for women rights. Mukhtar mai pitted herself against the system with extraordinary courage and strength of purpose. Enjoy reading 172 pages by starting download or read online in the name of honour. Buy a cheap copy of in the name of honour book by mukhtar mai. In an unprecedented act of courage, she took her rapists to court. Mukhtarans memoir was first published in france by oh. Mais trauma and pain was broadcasted all over the media. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
In this rousing account, mai describes her experience and how she has since become an agent for change and a beacon of hope for oppressed women around the world. Mukhtar mai by jack morris apr 2, 2011 mukhtar al thaqafi by kamal al syyed and jasim al alyawy sep 26, 2014 mukhtar by dr. Nov 15, 2014 free download and read online awaz e dost written by mukhtar masood. In the name of honor by mukhtar mai is an incredibly powerful, and extremely important memoir that tells of her fight for justice.
Mukhtar definition of mukhtar by the free dictionary. Mukhtar mai is a name familiar to the indian press and public, but reading her story would certainly give a shot in the arm to human rights and activists and rape victims on this side of the border where the patriarchal norms and victimblaming procedures are pretty much the same. A memoir kindle edition by mai, mukhtar, nicholas d. Mukhtar mai became a global hero after she was gangraped in 2002 on the orders of a village council, as punishment for an alleged offense committed by her brother. I, mukhtaran bibi, a woman of the peasant gujar caste, living in the village of meerwala, will be the one to confront an influential and aggressive local clan, farmers of the powerful mastoi caste, on behalf of my family. This book narrates her path from being a rape victim to becoming a social activist. In the name of honor is a disturbing memoir, so hard to read some of the details that happen to these innocent women. Mukhtar mai won the northsouth prize from the council of europe. In arab countries it is more often a surname laqab, whilst in nonarab muslim countries it.
In august 2005, she was awarded the fatima jinnah gold medal for bravery and courage by the pakistani government and was named woman of the year by. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading in the name of honor. With her compensation money she has opened two schools in her village, one for girls and another for boys. Patriarchy and the representation of women in africa and asia. Timely and topical, in the name of honor is the remarkable and inspirational memoir of a woman who fought and triumphed against exceptional odds. By july 2002, mais case was headline news in pakistan and under international scrutiny, the government awarded her the equivalent of 8,500 u. Oct 16, 2007 in the name of honor is a disturbing memoir, so hard to read some of the details that happen to these innocent women. A leader of an arab village or district, usually chosen or approved by consensus. If you require further assistance, please call our head office in vancouver, canada tollfree at 8664891188 or 6042639551 if outside of north america. Mukhtar nama movie urdu part 1 of 40 babulilm media center special permission from publisher mukhtar nama movie urdu part 1 of 40 babulilm media center special permission from publisher show less. Timely and topical, in the name of honour is the inspirational true story of a woman who fought and triumphed against exceptional odds. Mukhtar mai is from a remote village in pakistan, who was sentenced to be gangraped by the tribal council of her village, to pay for a crime her 12yearold brother did not even commit. Mukhtar mai in the name of honour i tend to avoid the not in my namedeath of a princess type books which are generally about women who have been mistreated horribly by muslim men, mainly for two reasons. By july 2002, mai s case was headline news in pakistan and under international scrutiny, the government awarded her the equivalent of 8,500 u.
And, not just the women of pakistan but women around the world. On june 22, 2002, at approximately 2 pm, mukhtaran mai was raped by four men after being dragged into the house of a mastoi tribesman in her native village of meerwala, in. On the night of june 22, 2002, our family reaches a decision. Free download and read online awaz e dost written by mukhtar masood. He was born in mogadishu and moved to london as an infant.
In october 2010, laurentian university of canada decided to award an honorary doctorate degree to mukhtar mai. A memoir mai, mukhtar, coverdale, linda, cuny, marietherese on. In the name of honour is an autobiography of pakistani lady mukhtar mail. Discover book depositorys huge selection of mukhtar mai books online. But, makhtar mai s response to the violence she endured had for far reaching affects for all women. While certainly not the first account of a female body being negotiated for honor in a family, this time the survivor had bravely chosen to fight back. Site uploaded this book under the category of urdu general books. This is a book about one strong woman, who survived and went through really hard times. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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