Harmful practices are forms of violence, often perpetrated against women and girls, that have persisted in some communities and societies for so long that they are considered, or portrayed by perpetrators, as part of accepted "cultural" norms. In these cases, religion, culture, patriarchal codes of behavior, and perceived notions of "honour" are often misused by individuals or groups to justify coercive control, threats, and abuse.

We offer a collection of valuable resources and articles on harmful practices, including honour-based abuse, forced marriage, female genital mutilation, caste-based abuse, and spiritual abuse.

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