Sarbjit Kaur Athwal

About the Author

Sarbjit Kaur Athwal is a resilient British-Pakistani woman whose life took a tragic turn in 2007 when her sister-in-law, Surjit Athwal, was murdered in an honour killing during a family trip to India. As the sister who refused to stay silent, Sarbjit became a tireless advocate for justice, enduring threats and cultural pressures to expose the brutal realities of honour-based violence within her community. Her debut book, Shamed: The Honour Killing That Shocked Britain - by the Sister Who Fought for Justice, chronicles this harrowing story with unflinching honesty, shedding light on the systemic failures that allowed such crimes to persist. Through her writing and activism, Sarbjit has inspired countless survivors and pushed for legal reforms, transforming personal tragedy into a powerful call for change and empowerment for women facing oppression.