Ep. 4: The story of Nina Aouilk, and honor-based violence

Born into a world where daughters are seen as burdens and honor is worth more than a girl's life, Nina Aouilk grew up trapped—first by her family's expectations of servitude, then by forces far more sinister. From surviving trafficking as a child, to being forced into marriage, and ultimately escaping what her culture referred to as an honor killing, Nina's story is one of resilience in the face of unspeakable cruelty. But she refuses to be a victim.

In this episode, we unravel the brutal reality of so-called "honor-based" violence, exposing it for what it truly is: a weapon of control, masked as tradition. Through Nina’s journey—from her childhood dreams of freedom to her fight for justice—we confront the uncomfortable truths behind cultural silence, generational trauma, and the battle to break the cycle.

 

Nina Aouilk is skilled in her ability to coach people, a skill she developed as a result of her very difficult upbringing. She coaches MMArtists, and boxers, and different folks alike. She is a TED Talks speaker, as well as an inspirational speaker.  

Nina's website: https://endhonourkillings.org/

Nina's IG: www.instagram.com/@londonslifecoach

 

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sikhism

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3_64xDqKx0&t=16s

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnSmg0f_B4k 

 

Harbinger, Jordan, https://www.jordanharbinger.com/nina-aouilk-ending-forced-marriage-and-honor-killings-part-one/, (and part 2)

 

https://www.so-rummet.se/kategorier/religion/andra-asiatiska-religioner/sikhism

 

Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapunzel#/media/File:Stamps_of_Germany_(DDR)_1978,_MiNr_2383.jpg