"For the last 35 years, women in Iran have been under severe oppression
and abuse for the way they dress publicly. Recently, several women in
Isfahan, Iran have been significantly disfigured by having acid thrown
at their faces, for wearing improper Islamic garb or "hejab". This
petition calls on Islamic Republic officials to end these acts
of aggression against women, and the rhetoric which promotes such
violence." Click here for ONLINE PETITION by Afshin Nariman. NOTE: Amnesty International has not taken a position on the Acid Attacks in Iran and has not sponsored a petition or urgent action on the behalf of these women. We hope that they will do so soon.
