She defended women who removed their hijabs, and will receive 148 lashes as punishment.

This Lawyer Defended Iranian Women Who Removed Their Hijabs. Now She Faces 38 Years in Prison and 148 Lashes. Sign Now Dear friends, Courage can be hard to come by, especially if one lives in an authoritarian state. But this was never the case for lauded human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who defended women that were arrested and prosecuted for publicly removing their head-coverings in peaceful protest of Iran's hijab law. As a result, Sotoudeh now faces 38 years in prison and 148 lashes, and is charged with spying, insulting Iran's supreme leader, and assembling against national security. In the last century, we have witnessed dozens of repressive authoritarian regimes all over the world hunt down journalists, activists, and dissidents for speaking up to fight for justice. Now the lawyers who defend these brave individuals are being intimidated, arrested, and prosecuted, too. Sotoudeh has been awarded two impressive human rights distinctions in the last seven years. Her international fame and accolades only fuel the regime's motivation to make her into an example. Sotoudeh is an innocent woman who does not deserve to spend the rest of her days in jail or endure intense corporal punishment.Join us in asking Iran to reverse Nasrin Sotoudeh's sentence immediately. Thank you,   Nora K. The Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has fought for the rights and protections of so many women. It's time that we stand together to fight for her. Please sign this petition today, demanding her immediate freedom.