Amnesty: Stand up for women's rights

August 2008

Amnesty International Women's Action Network

Dear Amnesty Supporter This month we have an exciting event coming up at the Human Rights Action Centre with readings from the play 'Life on the Borderline'. We also urge you to take action in the case of Shamameh Ghorbani who has been sentenced to 100 lashes by the Iranian authorities Activism Team Amnesty International UK Event Life on the Borderline. Writer Hoshiar has spent 8 years as an asylum seeker. Set at a border crossing, this play incorporates both his own experiences, and some of the many stories told to him by other asylum seekers. Book this event The event takes place at the Human Rights Action Centre on Tuesday 9 September. For more information please click on the flyer: Actions Iran: Fear of flogging Shamameh Ghorbani has been sentenced to 100 lashes, after being found guilty of adultery at a retrial. Her sentence could be carried out at any time. Take action News Suspension of stoning executions a welcome step if carried out. Amnesty International has welcomed the recent announcement by the spokesperson for Iran's Judiciary that execution by stoning has been suspended Read the report You can always find out more on these and other issues on the Women's Action Network pages of our website.

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