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December 31, 2004
URGENT ACTION ALERT
STOP FLOGGING OF WOMEN IN THE UAE
Amnesty International has posted this urgent Action Alert.
Specifically, this case revolves around two women who have been sentenced for becoming pregnant out of wedlock. Their punishment, as decided by a Shari'a (Islamic Law) is to receive 150 and 100 lashes, respectively.
Read more here and lend your name for support.
Posted By Jim Biederman | December 31, 2004 12:51 PM | DIGG ME!
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