Unnamed Woman
age: 37
murdered: April, 2023
Location: Pakdasht, Tehran
Origin: Iran
Children: -
Perpetrator: her husband
Excuse: "Honor"
A femicide occurred in the city of Pakdasht in Tehran province, Iran, in April 2023. According to the Harana news agency, a 37-year-old woman was murdered by her husband, citing her relationship with another man as the motive.After investigation by Pakdasht police, the suspect confessed to committing the murder by hitting his wife on the head with a stick and dismembering her body and burying it in the desert around Pakdasht.
The dismembered body of the woman was later found by investigators. The victim's body was transferred to the forensic department for more investigation.
This tragic incident is yet another sad example of femicide and honor-based violence in Iran and underscores the urgent need for action.
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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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