Religious groups have repeatedly threatened Ms. Jilani. They accuse her of convincing women to rebel against their families. She is now under the constant protection of police. Purdah is supposed to protect women by keeping them away from harm, but also succeeds in keeping women home, out of schools, away from employement, and excluded from other types of life-enriching activities. A man will beat his sister for going outside so she won't do it again.
Men consider women simple-minded and easily persuaded.
No proof is necessary. Honor is only restored to the family if the offending woman is killed whether she is the killer's wife, daughter, or sister. If a girl falls in love with someone not approved of by her father, she is not allowed to see him. If she runs away with her love, they will both be killed by the girl's family to uphold the family honor. Click here for a sample letter you can paste into your word processing program, personalize, and send to the ambassador.