Many thanks to Marcia G. Yerman for her kind permission to reprint her beautiful art highlighting the extremely dangerous situation for women who have been arrested in Iran for their part in the ongoing demonstrations there. Marcia explains,
Women who have taken part in demonstrations are now being executed. However, according to the prevailing conservative version of Islamic law being enacted in Iran, a virgin can not be killed. Currently, the women who took part in the opposition protest who have been arrested are being “married” to prison guards…who then consummate the marriage through rape. The women are then killed.
You can see the full size image of this beautiful work at Pantea’s Roses where you can also add your own work.
