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 that has been given to man.
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
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
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
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…
The idea of cultural relativism is nothing but an excuse to violate human rights. - Shirin Ebadi
The idea of cultural relativism is nothing but an excuse to violate human rights.
Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization. - Shirin Ebadi
Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization.
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
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…
I maintain that nothing useful and lasting can emerge from violence. - Shirin Ebadi
I maintain that nothing useful and lasting can emerge from violence.
If you can't eliminate injustice, at least tell everyone about it. - Shirin Ebadi
If you can't eliminate injustice, at least tell everyone about it.
When more and more people want something, it becomes easier to achieve that goal. - Shirin Ebadi
When more and more people want something, it becomes easier to achieve that goal.
We must not enable anyone to impose his personal view regarding religion on others by force, oppression, or pressure. - Shirin Ebadi
We must not enable anyone to impose his personal view regarding religion on others by force, oppression, or pressure.
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