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…

- Shirin Ebadi

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

- Shirin Ebadi

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

- Shirin Ebadi

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…

- Shirin Ebadi

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

- Shirin Ebadi

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

- Shirin Ebadi

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

- Shirin Ebadi

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…

- Shirin Ebadi

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

- Shirin Ebadi