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Hollywood Celebrities Signed Petition To Help Save Sakineh Ashtiani! Become a Celebrity Yourself!

Almost 300.000 people have signed the petition against the upcoming execution of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani. She was already scheduled for a mock execution last week. The Vatican is pleading for clemency. Why don’t you add your vote and sign the petition to save Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani’s life?

Written on September 6, 2010 | Posted in Human Right Activism, Human Rights, Women Activism, death penalty | 1 comment

Iranian Prisoner Shahin Rajabi Murdered After Being Brutally Tortured (English/Parsi)

According to reports of Human Rights and Democracy Reporters in Iran Shahin Rajabi Mvrkany, a prisoner, died after being brutally tortured in police operations center Ahvaz Karun. Most likely Shahin Rajabi Mvrkany was murdered. His body was bruised, hands and feet were broken and a deep wound in his head was visible.

Written on September 5, 2010 | Posted in Human Right Activism, Human Rights, People | 2 comments

The Greatest Sin of all: Being a Bahai in Iran

Hafez and Sa’adi of Shiraz, who wrote about beauty, wine and their love for mankind, are now turning in their graves at the thought of what is happening to Iran. Wouldn’t you?

Written on September 4, 2010 | Posted in Human Right Activism, Human Rights, Religion | 1 comment

Een nationale actie voor Pakistan? Dan ook een voor Zahra Bahrami! Mail Maxime Verhagen!

Op 27 augustus verzamelde Nederland geld in voor Pakistan. Maar is het geen tijd voor een gezamenlijke actie voor Zahra Bahrami? Deze Iraans-Nederlandse liep mee in een vreedzaam en democratisch protest. Uit vergelding dreigt het Iraanse regime haar op een extreem brute wijze te executeren: door middel van langzame verwurging.

Written on August 27, 2010 | Posted in Human Right Activism, Human Rights, Women Activism, death penalty | No comment

Iran claims Sakineh Ashtiani facing stoning has confessed

Iranian state television has broadcast a purported confession by Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtian who had faced death by stoning for adultery, a case that has drawn statements of concern by the U.S. administration. She was previously sentenced to 99 lashes.

Written on August 12, 2010 | Posted in Human Right Activism, Human Rights, Women Activism, death penalty | 1 comment

Video: Rallies against stoning of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, August 7 2010

The 43-year-old Iranian woman Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani will not be stoned to death after an international campaign launched by her children. It is unclear whether the authorities have lifted the death sentence for alleged adultery against Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani or if she faces execution by another means.

Written on August 9, 2010 | Posted in Human Right Activism, Human Rights, homosexuality | 1 comment

A poem for Du’a Khalil Aswad, stoned into a horrible death

Mariacarmela Ribecco wrote a poem to remember the horrible faith of Du’a Khalil Aswad and remind us that Iran still executes women in this prehistoric manner. Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani is, amongst others, on the waiting list!

Written on August 1, 2010 | Posted in Human Right Activism, Human Rights, death penalty | 1 comment

Brazil Offers Safe Haven to Sakineh Ashtiani, Family waits for awaits word on her fate

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has offered refuge to Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani sentenced to death by stoning after being convicted of adultery. Meanwhile her family is still waiting on the final word on her fate.

Written on August 1, 2010 | Posted in Human Right Activism, Human Rights, death penalty | Comments Off

Family Members Sakineh Ashtiani’s laywer taken ‘hostage’

Mohammad Mostafaei, Sakineh Ashtiani’s laywer, is believed to have gone into hiding after an arrest warrant was issued for him, according to colleagues and activists familiar with the case.

Written on July 27, 2010 | Posted in Human Right Activism, Human Rights, death penalty | Comments Off

30 July 2010: Press Conference Iran stoning case Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani

On Friday 30 July 2010, Mina Ahadi, Coordinator of the International Committee against Executions and International Committee against Stoning, is to provide new evidence and information on Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani’s case as well as other cases sentenced to death by stoning in Iran.

Written on July 27, 2010 | Posted in Human Right Activism, Human Rights, People | 2 comments