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

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

American Politician Force

I hope the example of Saddam Hussein will give a lesson to leaders of other countries where human rights are not respected. - Shirin Ebadi Quotes

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

American Politician Example

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

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.

American Politician

Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization. - Shirin Ebadi Quotes

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

American Politician Civilization

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

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

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 argument. It is not Islam at fault, but rather the patriarchal culture that uses its own interpretations to justify whatever it wants. - Shirin Ebadi Quotes

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 argument. It is not Islam at fault, but rather the patriarchal culture that uses its own interpretations to justify whatever it wants.

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. - Shirin Ebadi Quotes

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.

American Politician Conviction

The US will not solve the nuclear problem by threatening military strikes or by dragging Iran before the UN Security Council. Although a vast majority of Iranians despise the country's hard-liners and wish for their downfall, they also support its nuclear program because it has become a source of pride for an old nation with a glorious history. - Shirin Ebadi Quotes

The US will not solve the nuclear problem by threatening military strikes or by dragging Iran before the UN Security Council. Although a vast majority of Iranians despise the country's hard-liners and wish for their downfall, they also support its nuclear program because it has become a source of pride for an old nation with a glorious history.

The idea of cultural relativism is nothing but an excuse to violate human rights. - Shirin Ebadi Quotes

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

American Politician Human Rights

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

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.

American Politician Culture

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