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Shirin Ebadi Quotes

People are fundamentally good. But conditions deteriorate them Picture Quote #1

The international community can’t trust such a government. If the government of Iran wants the international community to believe in what it says, it should try to bring true, pure democracy into the country. The political solution to the energy issue or the nuclear case is democracy in Iran Picture Quote #1

Over 60 percent of the university students in Iran are female. The women in Iran are better educated than men Picture Quote #1

The role of Iran has been very destructive. As an Iranian, I apologize to the civilian people of Syria who have been killed as a result of the useless intervention of Iran in Syria Picture Quote #1

While living in exile I have become the loudspeaker for the people of Iran Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

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Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization Picture Quote #1

When we criticize in Iran the actions of the government, the fundamentalists say that we and the Bush Administration are in the same camp. The funny thing is that human rights activists and Mr. Bush can never be situated in the same group Picture Quote #1

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 basic needs of all peoples are addressed. No more military attacks. No more war Picture Quote #1

Because of our youthful population, we suffer from unemployment in Iran. We need more universities and more job opportunities for the young Picture Quote #1

The government of Iran claims that every two years there are elections. But none of them are free Picture Quote #1

The younger generation is essentially idealistic. This applies to the Iranian youth as well. In addition, the youth in Iran face certain difficulties... the Iranian youth need more freedom. They are struggling for more freedom and democracy. This commands great respect Picture Quote #1

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My hopes for Iran’s future lies with women first and foremost. Iran’s feminist movement is very strong. This movement has no leader or head quarters. Its place is the home of every Iranian who believes in equal rights. This is currently the strongest women’s movement in the Middle East Picture Quote #1

The life of a woman is worth half of that of a man [in Iran]. If a terrorist attacks me and my brother on the street and we are both injured the same, the compensation he receives is twice as much as the compensation that I would receive Picture Quote #1

I know of no civilization that tolerates or justifies violence, terrorism, or injustice. There is no civilization that justifies the killing of innocent people. Those who are invoking cultural relativism are really using that as an excuse for violating human rights and to put a cultural mask on the face of what they’re doing Picture Quote #1

The condition of women in Islamic societies as a whole is also far from desirable. However, we should acknowledge that there are differences. In certain countries, the conditions are much better and in others much worse Picture Quote #1

Everyone’s condition is different, and the way that each person lives his or her life is different Picture Quote #1

When more and more people want something, it becomes easier to achieve that goal Picture Quote #1

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I have said many times that I wish there was no oil in the Middle East, and more water. People would have been much happier than they are Picture Quote #1

The people are fed up with corruption and embezzlement. They object to censorship. The first thing that the people of Iran want is free elections Picture Quote #1

It’s not just about hope and ideas. It’s about action Picture Quote #1

I maintain that nothing useful and lasting can emerge from violence Picture Quote #1

If you can’t eliminate injustice, at least tell everyone about it Picture Quote #1

The idea of cultural relativism is nothing but an excuse to violate human rights Picture Quote #1

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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 confines of his mother’s home Picture Quote #1

We must not enable anyone to impose his personal view regarding religion on others by force, oppression, or pressure Picture Quote #1

Democracy doesn’t recognize east or west; democracy is simply people’s will. Therefore, I do not acknowledge that there are various models of democracy; there is just democracy itself Picture Quote #1

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 learned to train myself to live with this fear Picture Quote #1

Lawyers should not be charged with the same crimes as their clients. Trials related to political charges are not in accordance with human rights Picture Quote #1

Sadly the job security of lawyers has been ruined, so they are less willing to defend political defendants Picture Quote #1

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People are fundamentally good. But conditions deteriorate them (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) The international community can’t trust such a government. If the government of Iran wants the international community to believe in what it says, it should try to bring true, pure democracy into the country. The political solution to the energy issue or the nuclear case is democracy in Iran (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) Over 60 percent of the university students in Iran are female. The women in Iran are better educated than men (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) The role of Iran has been very destructive. As an Iranian, I apologize to the civilian people of Syria who have been killed as a result of the useless intervention of Iran in Syria (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) While living in exile I have become the loudspeaker for the people of Iran (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) 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 (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) When we criticize in Iran the actions of the government, the fundamentalists say that we and the Bush Administration are in the same camp. The funny thing is that human rights activists and Mr. Bush can never be situated in the same group (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) 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 basic needs of all peoples are addressed. No more military attacks. No more war (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) Because of our youthful population, we suffer from unemployment in Iran. We need more universities and more job opportunities for the young (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) The government of Iran claims that every two years there are elections. But none of them are free (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) The younger generation is essentially idealistic. This applies to the Iranian youth as well. In addition, the youth in Iran face certain difficulties... the Iranian youth need more freedom. They are struggling for more freedom and democracy. This commands great respect (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) My hopes for Iran’s future lies with women first and foremost. Iran’s feminist movement is very strong. This movement has no leader or head quarters. Its place is the home of every Iranian who believes in equal rights. This is currently the strongest women’s movement in the Middle East (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) The life of a woman is worth half of that of a man [in Iran]. If a terrorist attacks me and my brother on the street and we are both injured the same, the compensation he receives is twice as much as the compensation that I would receive (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) I know of no civilization that tolerates or justifies violence, terrorism, or injustice. There is no civilization that justifies the killing of innocent people. Those who are invoking cultural relativism are really using that as an excuse for violating human rights and to put a cultural mask on the face of what they’re doing. (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) The condition of women in Islamic societies as a whole is also far from desirable. However, we should acknowledge that there are differences. In certain countries, the conditions are much better and in others much worse. (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) Everyone’s condition is different, and the way that each person lives his or her life is different. (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) When more and more people want something, it becomes easier to achieve that goal (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) I have said many times that I wish there was no oil in the Middle East, and more water. People would have been much happier than they are. (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) The people are fed up with corruption and embezzlement. They object to censorship. The first thing that the people of Iran want is free elections (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) It’s not just about hope and ideas. It’s about action (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) I maintain that nothing useful and lasting can emerge from violence (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) If you can’t eliminate injustice, at least tell everyone about it (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) The idea of cultural relativism is nothing but an excuse to violate human rights (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) 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 confines of his mother’s home (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) We must not enable anyone to impose his personal view regarding religion on others by force, oppression, or pressure (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) Democracy doesn’t recognize east or west; democracy is simply people’s will. Therefore, I do not acknowledge that there are various models of democracy; there is just democracy itself (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) 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 learned to train myself to live with this fear (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) Lawyers should not be charged with the same crimes as their clients. Trials related to political charges are not in accordance with human rights (Shirin Ebadi Quotes) Sadly the job security of lawyers has been ruined, so they are less willing to defend political defendants (Shirin Ebadi Quotes)

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