Women's Health with Regards to Honor Killings

After reviewing chapter 1, New Dimensions in Women's Health Fifth Edition, the issue of honor killings became a topic of concern. Conditioning women in certain parts of the world to become accustomed to being violated is an act of violence.  Consequently, for the sake of honoring a certain community, the same women are then put to death to preserve the dignity of the community.   Women should not be born to such atrocities regardless of religion, race, or level of income. 
Inviting J.A. to join the discussion regarding the subject of honor killings with respect to women, brought forth strong emotions.  Alarmed by  the very idea,  J.A. believed the various governments should declare war upon countries that hurt and harm women to such degrees.  It is evident both J.A. and I feel a strong sense of despair for women who are destroyed in the name of honor.  
Organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) , The Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination of All Forms Against Women (CEDAW), and The United Nations have been working to solve such issues as honor killings; however, more women are still at risk.  Stronger laws governing women's rights must prevail before change can be effective.  I am of an opinion, such acts should not and must not continue. 
To find out more information regarding honor killings, log on to http://www.amnestyusa.org/violence-against-women/stop-violence-against-women-svaw/honor-killings/page.do?id=1108230