In May, a 35-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her husband in Tehran. Residents of an apartment complex heard screams and called the police. Officers went to the apartment and, upon entering, they saw a 39-year-old man named Taha with a bloody knife in his hand.
Taha confessed to killing his wife, Nasim, due to a family dispute. However, the veracity of his account is uncertain. Taha claimed that he came home from work tired and wanted to rest because of his heart trouble. He asked his wife for his bank card back to go to the hospital, but she refused. Taha fell asleep.
According to Taha, "At one point, I felt someone standing over me with a knife. When I opened my eyes, I grabbed the knife and made several stabs. I don't remember anything about the incident, and I don't know who handed me the knife. I regret killing my wife."
Nasim's mother stated, "My daughter and son-in-law lived together for 15 years. My daughter endured many hardships in her life. I will not spare my daughter's blood, and I seek a death sentence for Taha."
A 35-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her husband in Tehran. The alleged murderer was arrested and confessed to his crime for family dispute. #WomanLifeFreedom#StopFemicide pic.twitter.com/UfDAmJyaRe
— StopFemicideIran (@FemicideIran) May 29, 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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