Iran, the Iranian government, has mentioned several times that it wouldn't attack Israel. — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
America is not the only one who should decide about the policies toward Iran. — 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
Akbar Ganji is a human rights activist in Iran and he works on freedom of expression and he does his job very… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
If you study the behavior or the attitude of Syria, Iran, and U.S., you understand that these three countries can't come to… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
No American soldier should be allowed to set foot on Iranian soil, regardless of the criticism we have of the Iranian government. — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
Iran is a rich country, and if the people of this country are poor, it's because of the wrong policies of the… — 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
When a person is humiliated, when his rights are being violated, and he does not have the proper education, naturally he gravitates… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
Terrorism is based on two major pillars: One is injustice, and the other is a certainty of attitude, the notion that their… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
We shouldn't just consider the desire of government to do what it wants to do. We should always consider the resistance of… — 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… — 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
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
Unfortunately the situation of human rights in Iran isn't improving. Some of the newspapers were shut down and the government didn't try… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
Akbar Ganji was in prison for six years, and that was it...for six years, and it was finished. Of course the Iranian… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
Whenever women protest and ask for their rights, they are silenced with the argument that the laws are justified under Islam. It… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
Americans shouldn't start a military attack, and they shouldn't bombard Iran, and they shouldn't interfere with the internal affairs of the country.… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
There is no "true Islam," just different interpretations. Since I brought up patriarchy, let me make one thing clear. I am not… — 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
It's perfectly OK that there are certain people who do not accept Islam at all. Therefore, to announce that I am a… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
The condition of women in Islamic societies as a whole is far from desirable. However, we should acknowledge that there are differences.… — 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.… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
Certainly, the fight against terrorism is a legitimate fight. And certainly whoever commits terrorism should be brought to justice. — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
Maybe the words are the same, but the time is not the same. Iranians weren't working on achieving nuclear energy. — 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
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
My aim is to show that those governments that violate the rights of people by invoking the name of Islam have been… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
The diplomatic relations start when the two sides get a bit closer to each other, but U.S and Iran, they are drifting… — 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
The Iranian government intends to use the nuclear program for peaceful purposes, but must convince international public opinion of that. — 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
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
Israel is a country and should exist. And a country by the name of Palestine should be made. Two different governments of… — 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… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
The fight against terrorism is a legitimate fight. And certainly whoever commits terrorism should be brought to justice. Unfortunately, the United States… — 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
