Iran has spared the life of Goli Koukhan, a child bride, following UN intervention. To avoid execution by the Islamic regime, she paid 10 billion tomans in diyah (blood money) to the family of her deceased abusive husband. This case highlights ongoing women’s rights issues in Iran, particularly regarding the harsh penalties faced by women in abusive situations. The intervention underscores the impact of international advocacy on domestic legal matters in Iran.
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