Maryam
age: 47
stabbed to death: May 27, 2023
Residence: Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan
Children: 2
Perpetrator: husband Ali (age 52)
On May 27, a tragic incident of femicide unfolded in the city of Mashhad. Maryam, a 47-year-old woman, was brutally stabbed to death by her 52-year-old husband, Ali, following a heated family dispute.
Upon Ali's return from a business trip, his wife Maryam and their children confronted him with allegations of entering into a second marriage. The family had received information from a relative suggesting that Ali had remarried and had left for Urmia with his new wife.
In response to the accusations, Ali vehemently denied being married to another woman. However, the confrontation escalated rapidly, resulting in a violent outburst within the confines of their own kitchen. During the altercation, Ali seized a large knife and stabbed Maryam in the throat in front of his children, causing her to collapse to the floor, bleeding profusely.
Emergency services were immediately summoned to the scene, and Maryam was swiftly transported to the hospital for urgent medical attention. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, their attempts to resuscitate her proved unsuccessful, and she tragically succumbed to her injuries as a result of the vicious knife attack.
Local law enforcement promptly launched an investigation into the incident, leading to the arrest of Ali on charges of intentional homicide. The authorities will continue their efforts to ascertain the full details surrounding this devastating act of violence.
The case serves as a distressing reminder of the prevalent issue of femicide, highlighting the urgent need for increased awareness, education, and preventive measures to protect the lives of women in Iran.
A 52-year-old man killed his wife in Mashhad in front of his children . Maryam,47, was stabbed in the neck. Ali killed his wife after returning from a trip following a verbal argument. #StopFemicide #WomanLifeFreedom pic.twitter.com/WgLxQl3sy4
— StopFemicideIran (@FemicideIran) May 28, 2023
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We are pleased to announce the release of our 2024 report, titled "Stop Violence Against Women and Girls." This report sheds light on the harrowing reality of femicide in Iran, where approximately one woman is killed every other day simply for being a woman.
StopFemicideIran's mission is to combat femicide in Iran through a three-prong approach: documentation, education, and empowerment. SFI monitors and documents femicide cases, educates the public and human rights activists, and empowers grassroots organizations to advocate for women's rights. SFI also aims to raise awareness and advocate for policy reforms to prevent and respond to femicides in Iran.
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