Did that post title get your attention? It got mine too. The original post it graces is here. Blogger Ali Eteraz writes: “This is a call for action to do our small part in coming to the assistance of the women in Iran who have been sentenced to death by stoning.” He then lists a series of things that can be done to try to persuade the Iranian government not to carry out (or allow religious leaders to carry out) stoning sentences for “crimes against chastity.”
I cannot vouch for the accuracy or authenticity of the information, but I urge you to go here and evaluate for yourself and consider taking the recommended actions. Action #3 is as follows: “Spread word about this rally in Rome protesting the decisions by the Iranian government.” If you are lucky enough to be in Rome, the rally is tonight, please attend.
–Ann Bartow, via Feministing, which also links to a report by Amnesty International that seven women are currently at risk of execution by stoning in Iran right now.
Yes, we all need to perform our (obligatory) part here, however small. And especially Muslims….