Women in Iran: 40 years of saying NO to the Islamic Republic and Political Islam

Against stoning and execution

The Islamic Republic has tried to consolidate its power by implementing brutal and medieval punishments such as the stoning and execution of women and men for extramarital relationships. On this front too, women have had a major role society’s protest against execution and stoning. As a result of these persistent protests, the Islamic Republic has practically stopped stoning and is under increasing pressure of anti-execution protests.