Challenging Misogyny in Sharia Law: The Fight to Protect Women from Capital Punishment
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The application of capital punishment for extramarital relations highlights a stark violation of human rights and entrenched gender bias within the legal framework of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
It is observed that men guilty of sexual aggression and rape often escape legal retribution in the Iranian court system. A case in point is Keyvan Emamverdi, initially charged with multiple rape offenses. Despite overwhelming evidence, his conviction was overturned on appeal, raising the prospect of his acquittal. Such outcomes underscore the deeply ingrained gender prejudices within the judicial process, which frequently dismisses sexual violence cases due to a purported lack of "physical evidence." Consequently, survivors of such heinous acts are left to seek solace, often marginalized and bereft of justice.
The prevailing laws of the Islamic Republic of Iran offer men immunity while penalizing women for non-consensual acts, showcasing the legal system's gender biases. An illustrative case involves a woman named Mitra, who, accused of an extramarital affair by her husband, is subjected to the judicial system's severe penalties. The 12th Branch of the Tehran Criminal Court did not hesitate to impose the ultimate sentence.
Labeling extramarital relationships as "zena-ye-mohseneh" (adulterous sex act) reflects the Islamic Republic of Iran's discriminatory and misogynistic legal structure. In contrast, jurisdictions upholding human rights typically address such matters by dissolving the partnership, allowing for civil remedies like compensation rather than criminal sanctions.
The invasive surveillance of women's private lives and the imposition of the death penalty for acts deemed criminal, contrasted with the lesser punishment of whipping for men, highlights the extreme gender-based cruelty within the legal system. This disparity is a stark demonstration of a punitive desire to subjugate women.
As endorsers of this appeal, in solidarity with human rights organizations and advocates for gender equality, we vehemently denounce the unfair criminalization and extreme penalization of women for extramarital relations. We regard the inhumane sentencing of Mitra as a blatant transgression of human rights and a disgraceful act. Our commitment is to preserving Mitra's life and supporting all women facing the injustices of prejudiced legal systems. We aim to amplify the voices of these women in their struggle for equality and justice.
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