Campaign Activities: Statements and Alerts
The following is a list of statements and alerts that have been created by other groups that we find relevant to the VNC Campaign.
UPDATE NO. 2: Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani still at risk of being executed; young son is now threatened
UPDATE NO. 2: Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani still at risk of being executed; young son is now threatened
Since we issued our first update on Sakineh Mohammadi Astiani’s case last Friday July 9, the Global Campaign to Stop Killing and Stoning Women has received new information that she is still facing the imminent threat of being executed. We also received the news that her young son, Sajjad Qaderzadeh, who publicly expressed his concern on the plight of his mother has been summoned by the Iranian authorities for some questioning about his activities.
We urge you to continue and step up your support of Sakineh’s case by writing to the Iranian authorities citing the demands below.
Update: Suspension of death by stoning of Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani
Update: Suspension of death by stoning of Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani
The Global Campaign to Stop Killing and Stoning Women and the International Solidarity Network - Women Living Under Muslim Laws welcome the news attributed to the Iranian authorities that Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani will not be stoned to death.
Such a statement however, does not allay our concerns that Ms. Ashtiani is still at risk of being executed by other means based on her conviction to have committed ‘adultery while married’. This conviction is punishable by death under the Iranian law. We are also concerned by the absence of any reference to a judicial process that is clearly mandated to reverse the sentencing of stoning in the declaration by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which issued the statement through its Embassy in the United Kingdom.
IRAN: Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani faces imminent death by stoning
The Global Campaign to Stop Killing and Stoning Women (SKSW) and the International Solidarity Network, Women Living Under Muslim Laws (WLUML) urge all concerned to immediately contact the Iranian officials to express their concern over the planned stoning to death of Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani. Under Iranian law, execution by stoning is prescribed for adultery. Stoning is one of the most brutal punishments; the Islamic Penal Code of Iran states that the stones used should “not be large enough to kill the person by one or two strikes” – clearly aiming to inflict a slow and painful death.
Attached at the bottom of the page is a sample letter to the authorities.
Read our FAQ about Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani
West Aceh, Indonesia: New regulation forbidding the wearing of 'tight clothing’ by women may be open to abuse
The Global Campaign to Stop Killing and Stoning Women and the International Solidarity Network, Women Living Under Muslim Laws (WLUML) are jointly concerned about the issuance of a new regulation in the district of West Aceh, Indonesia, which strictly forbids Muslims, especially women, to wear tight clothes.
IRAN: Mahboubeh Abbasgholizadeh sentenced to 2 ½ years in jail and 30 lashes for 'acts against national security'
The Women Living Under Muslim Laws (WLUML) International Solidarity Network and the Global Campaign to Stop Killing and Stoning Women (SKSW) are deeply concerned by the sentencing meted out to our colleague and friend, Mahboubeh Abbasgholizadeh, in May by the Iranian Revolutionary Court for exercising her constitutional right to peaceful assembly.
Please see attached our sample letter .
Aceh: Civil society groups advocate for repeal of Qanun Jinayah (Islamic Criminal Legal Code)
Update on: Calls for Action: Indonesia: New law in Aceh makes adultery punishable by stoning
The Global Campaign to Stop Killing and Stoning Women! (SKSW Campaign) and the Women Living Under Muslim Laws (WLUML) international solidarity network join their allies in Indonesia in continuing to call for the repeal of a law (or 'qanun') passed by the Aceh Legislative Council (DPRD) on Monday 14 September 2009, that expands the range of violent punishments for alleged moral and sexual transgressions, including stoning to death for “adultery” and 100 lashes for homosexuality.
Malaysia: Court of appeals upholds the caning sentence of Kartika
The International Solidarity Network, Women Living Under Muslim Laws (WLUML), and the Global Campaign to Stop Killing and Stoning Women! (SKSW) are greatly concerned that the caning of Madam Kartika will take place in the next few days, possibly in secret. The caning sentence was upheld in the Malaysian court of appeals on 28 September in spite of clear statements from government authorities casting serious doubt upon the wisdom of such punishments. WLUML and SKSW support the Malaysian Bar Council's call for Zero tolerance for caning as a cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment.
Indonesia: New law in Aceh makes adultery punishable by stoning
The International Solidarity Network, Women Living Under Muslim Laws (WLUML) and the Global Campaign to Stop Killing and Stoning Women! (SKSW) are gravely concerned to learn of a set of regressive new laws introduced in Aceh, Indonesia on 14 September 2009. Indonesia's province of Aceh has passed a new law that imposes severe sentences for consensual extra-marital sexual relations, rape, homosexuality, alcohol consumption and gambling. Previously, Aceh's partially-adopted Sharia law enforced dress codes and mandatory prayers. "This law is a preventive measure for Acehnese people so that they will avoid moral degradation," said Moharriyadia, a spokesman for the Prosperous Justice Party.
ايران: أوقفوا الرجم حتى الموت ضد زهرة وآزار كابيري
شبكة تضامن نساء في طل قوانين المسلمين الدولية والحملة الدولية لوقف قتل ورجم النساء تدعو كل المواطنين المهتمين للاتصال العاجل بالمسئولين الايرانيين سواء بالتليفون أو بال
Iran: La Cour suprême confirme des peines de lapidation pour deux sœurs
05/02/2008: La Cour suprême iranienne a confirmé des peines capitales par lapidation pour deux soeurs reconnues coupables d'adultère, a rappo