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In Pakistan's Heartland, A 'Perfect Storm Of Obstacles' To Protecting Women

Mukhtar Mai advocates against honor killings and runs a women's shelter and a school for girls in southern Punjab. In 2002, Mai was gang-raped as punishment when her 12-year-old brother was accused of dishonoring another family. (NPR)
Mukhtar Mai advocates against honor killings and runs a women's shelter and a school for girls in southern Punjab. In 2002, Mai was gang-raped as punishment when her 12-year-old brother was accused of dishonoring another family. (NPR)

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