The idea of cultural relativism is nothing but an excuse to violate human rights. Human rights is the fruit of various civilizations. I know of no civilization that tolerates or justifies violence, terrorism, or injustice. There is no civilization that… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
I know of no civilization that tolerates or justifies violence, terrorism, or injustice. There is no civilization that justifies the killing of innocent people. Those who are invoking cultural relativism are really using that as an excuse for violating human… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
When we criticize in Iran the actions of the government, the fundamentalists say that we and the Bush Administration are in the same camp.… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
Contrary to what certain governments say, human rights are universal. Arbitrary detention, torture and discrimination hurt the human dignity of anybody, whatever his or… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
Iran, the Iranian government, has mentioned several times that it wouldn't attack Israel. — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
The condition of women in Islamic societies as a whole is also far from desirable. However, we should acknowledge that there are differences. In… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
Akbar Ganji is a human rights activist in Iran and he works on freedom of expression and he does his job very well. — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
I hope the example of Saddam Hussein will give a lesson to leaders of other countries where human rights are not respected. — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
Sixty-three percent of our university students are female. But you still see violations of women's rights in Iran. A Muslim man can have up… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
It's perfectly OK that there are certain people who do not accept Islam at all. Therefore, to announce that I am a Muslim can… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
When you vote, vote for those who are not warmongers, and vote for those who respect human rights. When you see a president who… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
Whenever Muslim women protest and ask for their rights, they are silenced with the argument that the laws are justified under Islam. It is… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
I am the voice of the people in Iran whose voices are silent and whose demands cannot be heard by the rest of the… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
Israel is a country and should exist. And a country by the name of Palestine should be made. Two different governments of Palestine and… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
