The condition of women in Islamic societies as a whole is also far from desirable. However, we should acknowledge that there are differences. In certain countries, the conditions are much better and in others much worse. Shirin Ebadi acknowledgebadlycondition share on social
When you vote, vote for those who are not warmongers, and vote for those who respect human rights. When you see a president who doesn't respect human rights, don't vote for that person. Shirin Ebadi humanpersonpresident Change image and share on social
The Iranian government intends to use the nuclear program for peaceful purposes, but must convince international public opinion of that. Shirin Ebadi convincegovernmentintend Change image and share on social
Women are the victims of this patriarchal culture, but they are also its carriers. Let us keep in mind that every oppressive man was raised in the confines of his mother's home. Shirin Ebadi carrierconfineculture Change image and share on social
How can you defy fear? Fear is a human instinct, just like hunger. Whether you like it or not, you become hungry. Similarly with fear. But I have learned to train myself to live with this fear. Shirin Ebadi defyfearhuman Change image and share on social
Because of our youthful population, we suffer from unemployment in Iran. We need more universities and more job opportunities for the young. Shirin Ebadi iranjobopportunity Change image and share on social
Democracy doesn't recognize east or west; democracy is simply people's will. Therefore, I do not acknowledge that there are various models of democracy; there is just democracy itself. Shirin Ebadi acknowledgedemocracyeast Change image and share on social
Lawyers should not be charged with the same crimes as their clients. Trials related to political charges are not in accordance with human rights. Shirin Ebadi accordancechargeclient Change image and share on social
My aim is to show that those governments that violate the rights of people by invoking the name of Islam have been misusing Islam. Shirin Ebadi aimgovernmentinvoke Change image and share on social
