Shirin Ebadi

(11 votes)   Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization.

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(11 votes)   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.

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(11 votes)   When a person is humiliated, when his rights are being violated, and he does not have the proper education, naturally he gravitates toward terrorism.

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(10 votes)   I hope the example of Saddam Hussein will give a lesson to leaders of other countries where human rights are not respected.

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(10 votes)   I maintain that nothing useful and lasting can emerge from violence.

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(10 votes)   My aim is to show that those governments that violate the rights of people by invoking the name of Islam have been misusing Islam.

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(10 votes)   Sadly the job security of lawyers has been ruined, so they are less willing to defend political defendants.

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(10 votes)   The idea of cultural relativism is nothing but an excuse to violate human rights.

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

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(9 votes)   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.

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(9 votes)   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.

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(9 votes)   Lawyers have a dangerous job in Iran.

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(9 votes)   Lawyers should not be charged with the same crimes as their clients. Trials related to political charges are not in accordance with human rights.

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(9 votes)   No American soldier should be allowed to set foot on Iranian soil, regardless of the criticism we have of the Iranian government.

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(9 votes)   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.

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