Bita Ghaedi has been on hunger strike for 34 days now since she was refused asylum by the British Government and told she would be deported.
IKWRO have been working to support Bita who faces a severe risk of falling victim to an 'honour' killing if she is returned to Iran. Bita comes from a very traditional family in an area where 'honour' killings are common and where killers are unlikely to face any serious repercussions for their crimes. If deported she will be destitute and unprotected.
Since her arrival in London, she has been imprisoned at Holloway prison and twice detained at the infamous Yarl's Wood. More information here.
Petition to defend Bita Ghaedi:
We, the undersigned ask the UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband to personally intervene to ensure Bita Ghaedi is NOT forced to return to Iran, where it is certain she would be arrested and in physical danger under the current regime.
We, the undersigned ask the UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband to personally intervene to ensure Bita Ghaedi is NOT forced to return to Iran, where it is certain she would be arrested and in physical danger under the current regime.
To add your signature to the petition go here.
(image Steve Merrick via NCADC)
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