North Americans do not understand that you do not throw down human rights like bombs on the Iraqis..

When there is enough oxygen in the air for everyone, no one is going to take to violence in order to access it. But if there were not enough of it fo….

What is important is that one utilizes one's intellect and not to be 100 percent sure about one's convictions. One should always leave room for doubt..

The condition of women in Islamic societies as a whole is also far from desirable. However, we should acknowledge that there are differences. In cert….

democracy ... is not something that occurs overnight. It is not a gift delivered on a golden tray. Democracy is a long process of fighting, challengi….

The idea of cultural relativism is nothing but an excuse to violate human rights..

I am the voice of the people in Iran whose voices are silent and whose demands cannot be heard by the rest of the world..

Whenever women protest and ask for their rights, they are silenced with the argument that the laws are justified under Islam. It is an unfounded argu….

We must not enable anyone to impose his personal view regarding religion on others by force, oppression, or pressure..

If you can't eliminate injustice, at least tell everyone about it..

Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization..

I maintain that nothing useful and lasting can emerge from violence..

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 co….

When more and more people want something, it becomes easier to achieve that goal..

People are fundamentally good. But conditions deteriorate them..

There is a verse [in the Koran] that says God swears by time. Anything you gain in life, you pay for with your time. Time is the most important thing….

We demand a non-violent world where human security is the basis of our common global security. People have the right to live in a world where the bas….

Contrary to what certain governments say, human rights are universal. Arbitrary detention, torture and discrimination hurt the human dignity of anybo….

Those who don't understand any language other than the language of force and violence don't respect human dignity. They seek violence because they wi….

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 lea….

Unfortunately, the United States and a few other governments have used the war on terrorism as a way of violating human rights. I am referring to the….