Nina Aouilk

Nina Aouilk, co-founder of End Honour Killings, shares her harrowing tale of abuse and resilience, having grown up in a violent home in the UK. She faced unimaginable trauma, including being traded into a sham marriage by her father. Nina speaks candidly about the normalization of severe cultural practices like honor killings and bride burnings within her community. Yet, through her journey, she highlights the importance of empowerment and advocacy for women, offering a message of hope and urging society to confront these urgent issues.

Nina Aouilk, co-founder of End Honour Killings and a survivor of an attempted honor killing, shares her harrowing experiences with forced marriage and domestic abuse. She reveals the alarming prevalence of honor killings in Western countries and emphasizes the urgency of awareness and action against human trafficking. Nina discusses the cultural pressures that prevent victims from speaking out and offers practical advice for bystanders to help those in danger. Her story is a powerful call to support advocacy against these atrocities.

Nina Aouilk, a leading activist, shares harrowing moments from her life, discussing abuse, forced marriage, and surviving an 'honour killing' attack. She emphasizes the importance of speaking up, finding courage in adversity, and raising awareness about gender-based violence. The conversation also explores the cultural context of abuse and discrimination, small acts of kindness, the impact of religion and race, and finding support and sharing experiences.