In Pakistan, the country’s Supreme Court has begun hearing appeals in the gang rape of Mukhtar Mai. Three years ago she was gang-raped near her home upon the orders of a tribal council as punishment for a crime allegedly committed by her 12-year-old brother. Earlier this month Pakistani officials blocked her from traveling to the United States to speak about her case. In March a Pakistani court overturned the convictions of five men involved in the gang rape. Outside the court Mai said: “I have high hopes. I hope the original verdict will be upheld and that my attackers will be punished.”