Stand with her: Gang-rape survivor faces caning for adultery

Dear Tracy, On May 1, a vigilante group of 7 men – plus a 13-year old boy – stormed into a young widow's house, accused her of having an affair with a married man, and gang-raped her as punishment. They beat her male companion, doused them with sewage, and then marched them to the local police station. Now she – yes, you read that right, SHE – faces up to 9 strokes of a cane for adultery. This is too often the horrific reality for women and girls in Aceh, Indonesia. Speak out for this woman's human rights. Tell Indonesian authorities that caning her constitutes torture. According to recent news reports, women are targeted by public gangs for not straddling their motorbikes the right way, or wearing "tight clothing." Speak out to stop the caning! Send your message to Indonesian authorities now. Caning is used to punish adultery, consumption of alcohol, or being alone with someone of the opposite sex who is not a marriage partner or relative. At least 139 people were caned in Aceh between 2010 and 2013. Together our voices may be able to stop this outrageous punishment. I'm incredibly grateful for all you do to support women's rights and human dignity. In solidarity, Cristina M Finch Managing Director, Identity and Discrimination Unit Amnesty International USA

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