Amina Lawal
Victim of stoning punishment
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View Timeline →Cancellation of Stoning Sentence for Woman in Nigeria Convicted of Adultery - 2003-09-25
Amina Lawal's stoning sentence for adultery was overturned by an Islamic court in Nigeria, citing lack of opportunity for defense. This ruling is seen as…
Petition to Abolish Stoning Punishment for Ms. Amina Lawal - 2003-08-23
A petition is being circulated to abolish the stoning punishment for Amina Lawal, a young Nigerian woman accused of having a child out of wedlock.…
Women and the World - 2002-11-06
The article discusses the establishment of a new international criminal court and highlights the ongoing issues of women's rights, particularly in the context of stoning…