An Iranian woman, mother of two, is to be stoned to death. For adultery. For loving someone other than her husband.
She was flogged publicly in front of her children, and now she's to be murdered slowly in front of them.
This is a harsh but truthful description. Does it make you cringe? Turn away? Does it make you sad?
I hope it does. It should. Because if it does, then it means that you'll take action.
Read Jessica Gottlieb's post that outlines how you can contact your local government officials, and gives a better overview of the situation, including links to CNN, as well as an interview done with her son.
Tell your friends, your family, and post on Facebook.
Tweet the UN: @UN when will you intercede on behalf of #Ashtiani? http://bit.ly/bCeWGe
GET INVOLVED. THIS IS A HUMAN ISSUE.
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Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010
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