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Delara Darabi, aged 20, is an Iranian girl at the risk of execution for a murder which took place when she was 17 years old. She denies committing the crime.Iran is a state party to international treaties that expressly prohibit the use of the death penalty for crimes committed by those under the age of 18. According to Delara the murder of her father's female cousin was committed by the 19 year old boyfriend that she was in love with. Delara Darabi initially confessed to the murder, but soon retracted her confession. She claims that Amir Hossein asked her to admit responsibility for the murder to protect him from execution, believing that since she was under the age of 18, she could not be sentenced to death.Delara Darabi was sentenced to death by a lower court in the northern city of Rasht. The sentence has been upheld by the Iranian Suprerior Court. At this stage the Head of the Judiciary has the power to order a stay of execution and a review of the case. Amir Hossein has reportedly received a prison sentence of 10 years for his involvement in the crime.Amnesty International has made several public statements about Delara. Delara is a talented artist with a gentle kind soul who has used paintings to express her feelings. Last year there was an exhibition of her paintings in Tehran.According to the Iranian Etemaad newspaper her death sentence has been confirmed by the Iranian Supreme Court and her execution may be imminent. Her attorney is intending to appeal the verdict.In January 20, 2007 Delara attempted suicide by cutting her wrists, however her cell-mate noticed the incident and called for help. Delara was rushed to the hospital, where she was revived. Delara's physical and emotional health is still unstable.As a state party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), Iran has undertaken not to execute anyone for an offence committed when they were under the age of 18.Please sign the petition to save Delara's life as we are the last of her hopes:
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The petitions on their own don't do the job alone, it's true. It is an imperative action that adds to the entire big picture. The work behind the scenes is bolstered by these petitions signed by the people of the world. It helps the lawyers and governments to have a stronger foot-hold as they fight for the lives of these children.If you haven't already signed to assist, please do so. Don't resist, just sign. They need you.The battle to bring about Nazanin Fatehi's freedom is proof that we are making a difference. The pressure being held on the Iranian Govt. through the additions of these petitions is slowing them down.THESE PETITIONS DO WORK.SAVE THE CHILDREN!No matter your personal belief, be a hero for these kids.~RIPPED OFF FROM DONNA GREENECLICK ON POSTER FOR A DIRECT LINK TO THE PETITION TO SAVE MALAK'S LIFE

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