October 10th, World Day Against the Death Penalty October 10, marks the World Day against the Death Penalty. Every day in Iran, people are executed by the state as punishment for a variety of crimes – sometimes for acts that should not be criminalized. Hundreds are hanged for non-violent drug offences. This day should involve Iranian regime who have not abolished the death penalty. Iran has the highest rate of executions per capita in the world. From August 2013 to September 2017, the total number of executions during Rouhani’s tenure has reached 3,111 cases. 81 of those executed during Rouhani’s tenure have been women. 24 were under the age of 18 at the time of their arrest. Nevertheless, the true figures are definitely higher as most executions in Iran are carried out in secret. 456 executions and counting in 2017. This includes 12 women and 4 juveniles at the time of their arrest. 238 people were executed in 2017 based on non-violent drug related charges. 2...