Document #1259541

IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting

Brides-to-be Risk Their Health

http://iwpr.net/report-news/brides-be-risk-their-health

ecoi.net summary:
Women pay for dangerous medical procedure to hide that they lost their virginity and to escape practice of honour killings
Country:
Iraq
Source:
IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting
Original link:
http://iwpr.net/report-news/brides-be-risk-their-health
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
10 May 2005
Document ID:
1259541 (former ID 42608)

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