When we criticize in Iran the actions of the government, the fundamentalists say that we and the Bush Administration are in the… — 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… — 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… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
The people are fed up with corruption and embezzlement. They object to censorship. The first thing that the people of Iran want… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
The life of a woman is worth half of that of a man [in Iran]. If a terrorist attacks me and my… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
Some criticize me, thinking I'm too tolerant of the clerical regime in Iran. In response, I have to say, I have served… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
I have never agreed with President Bush's argument regarding the axis of evil. Unfortunately, fundamentalists in Iran have used this as an… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
The younger generation is essentially idealistic. This applies to the Iranian youth as well. In addition, the youth in Iran face certain… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
The most important problem in Iran is that the courts have lost their independence, and they are under the influence of the… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
Because of our youthful population, we suffer from unemployment in Iran. We need more universities and more job opportunities for the young. — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
While living in exile I have become the loudspeaker for the people of Iran. — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
Over 60 percent of the university students in Iran are female. The women in Iran are better educated than men. — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
My hopes for Iran's future lies with women first and foremost. Iran's feminist movement is very strong. This movement has no leader… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
The people of Iran have been battling against consecutive conflicts between tradition and modernity for over 100 years... some have tried and… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
The role of Iran has been very destructive. As an Iranian, I apologize to the civilian people of Syria who have been… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
Any person who pursues human rights in Iran must live with fear from birth to death, but I have learned to overcome… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
The international community can't trust such a government. If the government of Iran wants the international community to believe in what it… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
The government of Iran claims that every two years there are elections. But none of them are free. — 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
