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
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
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
When we criticize in Iran the actions of the government, the fundamentalists say that we and the Bush Administration are in the same camp. The funny thing is that human rights activists and Mr. Bush can never be situated in the same group. Shirin Ebadi actionactivistadministration 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
The idea of cultural relativism is nothing but an excuse to violate human rights. Shirin Ebadi culturalexcusehuman 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
When a person is humiliated, when his rights are being violated, and he does not have the proper education, naturally he gravitates toward terrorism. Shirin Ebadi educationgravitatehumiliate Change image and share on social