She was not a highprofile diplomat, traveling the globe and fighting against poverty or injustice. His book commercial law was later edited and updated by his daughter, shirin. Iranian humanrights activist shirin ebadi won the nobel peace prize in 2003. Shirin ebadi was one of irans first female judges and served as the first female chief magistrate of one of the countrys highest courts until the 1979 islamic revolution stripped her of her judgeship. Published by kanoun this book was translated into english by mr hamid marashi, and published by unicef in tehran in 1998. Shirin ebadi, born june 21, 1947, hamadan, iran, iranian lawyer, writer, and teacher, who received the nobel prize for peace in 2003 for her efforts to promote democracy and human rights, especially those.
Shirin ebadi biography life, family, children, parents. At the time of my birth my father was the head of hamedans. Shirin ebadi is a lawyer by trade, but it is perhaps more accurate to describe her as a professional fighter. Shirin ebadi, the human rights lawyer and nobel laureate, said the westernbacked sanctions over irans nuclear program were misdirected, hurting the iranian people. A speech by shirin ebadi, an iranian activist who was awarded nobel peace prize in october 2003. Shirin ebadis nobel prize medal and diploma were allegedly seized by the iranian government, although they have never admitted to doing so. Ebadi was awarded the nobel peace prize for her significant and pioneering efforts for democracy and human rights, especially womens, childrens and refugee rights. The lawyer shirin ebadi was irans first female judge. May 30, 20 news people profiles the new suffragettes. Book shirin ebadi for speaking, events and appearances apb. When shirin was only a year old, her family moved to tehran where she receieved her education. She has inspired millions around the globe through her work as a human rights lawyer defending women and children.
Shirin ebadi is an iranian lawyer, former judge and human rights activist. She was the first person from iran and the first muslim woman to receive the award. Shirin ebadi uitte scherpe kritiek toen het iraanse regime twee. Until last week, nobel peace prize laureate shirin ebadi, 56, was a littleknown figure outside her homeland. Interrogators make decisions for the judges amid the ongoing wave of lifethreatening hunger strikes by political prisoners in iran, iranian nobel peace laureate shirin ebadi has called on the chief of the countrys judiciary, sadegh larijani, to resign. She has represented clients who have fallen foul of the iranian political system and has been subject to intense scrutiny from her own government. Fatima bhutto, author of the shadow of the crescent moon i would encourage all to read dr. Ebadi holds the nobel diploma and ole danbolt mjos, chairman of the norwegian nobel committee, holds the medal which goes. Nobel peace prize laureate shirin ebadi reflects on the state of free expression. Interrogators make decisions for the judges amid the ongoing wave of lifethreatening hunger strikes by political prisoners in iran, iranian nobel peace laureate shirin ebadi.
Shirin ebadi project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Shirin ebadi the campaigner who has become an international figurehead for womens rights. Ahmadinejad talks about nuclear energy as national pride. Iranian nobel peace prize winner shirin ebadi said she first had doubts about the 1979. A judge who was dismissed from the bench after the 1979 islamic revolution, she is now a lawyer who works to promote press freedom, spotlight gender inequity and child abuse, and defend dissidents against irans theocratic regime. Saharkhizs claims echo nobel peace prizewinner shirin ebadi, who had accused the mobile company of sending the iranian state software and technology that it can use to monitor telephone calls and text. She has spent much of her acclaimed career fightingfirst for womens rights, and then for the rights of children and political dissidents, and she is making a difference. Shirin ebadi simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dec 29, 2009 sister of nobel laureate shirin ebadi arrested in iran shirin ebadi pictured said her sister was seized at home on monday night iranian nobel peace prize winner shirin ebadi says her sister has been arrested by the intelligence services, hours after opposition figures were detained. Shirin ebadi is the first muslim woman to win the nobel peace prize. The political and religious upheaval that affected iran in 1979 is best. A conscious muslim diana hayworth personal statement i decided to conduct my biography on iranian muslim activist shirin ebadi, nobel peace prize recipient for 2003, for several reasons.
In the 1990s ebadi returned to the law as a defender of womens and childrens rights, founding a human rights center that. Ebadi was awarded the nobel peace prize for her significant and pioneering efforts for. Shirin ebadi, the 2003 winner of the nobel peace prize, is the founder of thecenter for defense of human rights in tehran, iran. Born into an educated muslim family in iran, ebadi, after completing her school education, went on to earn a law degree from the university of tehran.
Jan 01, 20 view cnn s fast facts about the life of shirin ebadi, the first muslim woman to win the nobel peace prize. Shirin ebadi was the main representative of kazemis family at the trial, and represented them at the second and third sessions of aghdamahmadis trial, which took place on july 1718, 2004. Shirin ebadi, iranian lawyer, writer, and teacher, who received the nobel prize for peace in 2003 for her efforts to promote democracy and human rights, especially those of women and children in iran. Meet nobel peace laureate shirin ebadi, nobel womens. Shirin ebadi was raised by her father, muhammad ali ebadi. Iranian human rights activist wins 2003 nobel peace prize. Her father, professor mohammad ali ebadi was a lecturer in commercial law. Shirin ebadi born 1947 has taken great risks while fighting human rights abuses and advocating for childrens rights in iran.
In postrevolutionary iran, many citizens who had supported the overthrow of the shah were shocked and dismayed when they learned of the enormous upheaval of social mores. Jan 01, 2006 the moving, inspiring memoir of one of the great women of our times, shirin ebadi, winner of the 2003 nobel peace prize and advocate for the oppressed, whose spirit has remained strong in the face of political persecution and despite the challenges she has faced raising a family while pursuing her work. On october 10, 2003, ebadi was awarded the nobel peace prize for her significant and pioneering efforts for democracy and human rights, especially womens. Published by kanoun this book was translated into english by mr hamid marashi, and. One womans journey to reclaim her life and country ebadi, shirin, moaveni, azadeh on. She was awarded the nobel peace prize in 2003 for her courage in defending human rights and democracy. Shirin neshat biography childhood, life achievements. Shirin ebadi is an iranian lawyer and human rights activist who was awarded the nobel peace prize for her stellar work in the realm of. Oct 10, 2003 cnn iranian activist shirin ebadi has won the 2003 nobel peace prize for her focus on human rights, especially on the struggle to improve the status of women and children. The panel pane of judges praised her significant and pioneering effects efforts for democracy and human rights, especially womens and childrens rights. For the purpose of this blog this post starts with the islamic revolution, but the page provides an excellent overview of irans history reaching back to ancient times. Shirin neshat is an iranian visual artist and activist. Shirin ebadi, born june 21, 1947, hamadan, iran, iranian lawyer, writer, and teacher, who received the nobel prize for peace in 2003 for her efforts to promote.
Shirin ebadi the first iranian nobel peace prize winner 2003. She was born in hamedan in 1947 and grew up in tehran, where her father was a professor of law. Heres another comprehensive and helpful timeline of iranian history, found here from bbc world. She is the founder of defenders of human rights center in iran. From a family of distinguished jurists, she obtained her law degree 1969 and doctorate 1971 from tehran univ. Shirin ebadi, an iranian lawyer and former judge, won the nobel peace prize in 2003 for her pioneering efforts to promote democracy and. Ebadi is unafraid of addressing the personal as well as the political and does both fiercely, with introspection and fire.
In the wall street journal, nobel peace laureate shirin ebadi writes about nasrin sotoudeh and the iranian governments practice of forcing lawyers into exile, while meting out harsh sentences to. Jun 10, 2003 shirin ebadi s nobel prize medal and diploma were allegedly seized by the iranian government, although they have never admitted to doing so. Nov 27, 2009 shirin ebadi, an iranian lawyer and former judge, won the nobel peace prize in 2003 for her pioneering efforts to promote democracy and human rights, particularly for women and children. She tells the bbc world service how women have responded to changes in their legal status over the past. She has spent much of her acclaimed career fightingfirst for womens rights, and then for the. Ebadi, shirin 1947 hamadan, iran 1 lawyer, human rights 2 activist before october of 2003, most people outside of iranand many people inside that countryhad never heard of shirin ebadi 3. But inside iran, ebadi has made a name for herself as a tireless defender of the weak. Since shirin ebadi is proof that nothing can hold women back, we compiled a list of famous shirin ebadi quotes to portray the resilience of women. Apr 25, 2017 shirin ebadi almost a fourth of the people on this earth are muslim, she continues. First among them is that, as a nonreligious american, i feel myself to be. She was the first muslim woman and the first iranian to receive the award. Shirin ebadi was an impassioned observer and participant in the significant events from the ouster of mostagadeh to the flight of the shah, the arrival of khomeini and the hostagetaking by the young. Irans first female judge and nobel laureate calls for resignation of judiciary chief shirin ebadi. Family horrors and personal hardship of an iranian.
Ebadi holds the nobel diploma and ole danbolt mjos, chairman of the norwegian nobel committee, holds the medal which goes along with the prize. Born on june 21, 1947, he is the founder of defender of human rights centre in iran. A conscious muslim diana hayworth personal statement i decided to conduct my biography on iranian muslim activist shirin ebadi, nobel peace prize recipient for 2003, for several. She was the first iranian and the first muslim woman to receive the prize, and thousands greeted her at the airport when she returned from paris after receiving. Shirin ebadi is an iranian lawyer and human rights activist who was awarded the nobel peace prize for her stellar work in the realm of democracy and human rights. June 21, 1947, hamadan, iran, iranian lawyer, writer, and teacher, who received the nobel prize for peace in 2003 for her efforts to promote democracy and human rights, especially those of women and children in iran. Ebadi s bank accounts were also frozen and her medal was eventually returned. She was not a major world leader, negotiating to end wars or topple repressive dictators. She is most famous for winning the 2003 nobel peace prize. Now ebadi can see the result of her activities, the agent told him grandly. A nobel peace prize 10 years ago has done little to.
Iranian nobel peace prize winner shirin ebadi jacques brinonassociated press by nazila fathi. Ebadi, is that the governments nuclear program is increasingly unpopular. Ebadi urges world action to weaken iran rulers on revolution anniversary. Opinion tricked into cheating and sentenced to death. The system is broken and the final responsibility rests with its head, ebadi, who was irans first female judge.
Contact apb speakers for bio, videos, topics, and to inquire about speaking fees and availability. Shirin ebadi received the nobel peace prize on october 10, 2003, for her significant and pioneering efforts for democracy and human rights, especially women, children and refugee. Waris dirie britannica presents 100 women trailblazers. Shirin ebadi biographical i was born in the city of hamadan northwestern iran in 1947. Hadi ghaemi is a researcher for human rights watch. On 10 october 2003, ebadi was awarded the nobel peace prize for her significant and pioneering efforts for democracy and human rights, especially womens, childrens, and refugee rights. Follow shirin ebadi and explore their bibliography from s shirin ebadi author page. Shirin ebadi, born in 1947, is an iranian lawyer law and human rights activist. In postrevolutionary iran, many citizens who had supported the overthrow of the shah were shocked and dismayed when they learned of the enormous upheaval of social mores and penal codes that were forcefully being implemented by the islamic fundamentalist regime which now ruled the country.
Shirin ebadi is an iranian political activist, lawyer, a former judge and human rights activist and founder of defenders of human rights center in iran. View cnn s fast facts about the life of shirin ebadi, the first muslim woman to win the nobel peace prize. Shirin ebadi is an iranian lawyer, human rights activist, and the nobel peace prize winner. Aug 24, 2015 shirin ebaid, the 2003 nobel peace prize laureate, a lawyer, prominent human rights activist and founder of the defenders of human rights center in iran, supports iran deal. Dr shirin ebadi was born on june 22nd, 1947 in hamadaniran. Before october of 2003, most people outside of iranand many people inside that countryhad never heard of shirin ebadi. Ebadis bank accounts were also frozen and her medal was eventually returned. The power of the iranian blogs was demonstrated in 2003, with the iranian human rights lawyer shirin ebadi winning the nobel peace prize. She is the first muslim woman to receive the nobel peace prize, and only the fifth muslim to receive a nobel prize in any field. Shirin ebadi right receives the nobel peace prize, december 10, 2003. In the year 2000 she was imprisoned herself for having criticized her countrys hierocracy. Shirin ebadi is an iranian political activist, lawyer, a former judge and human rights activist and. Shirin ebadi biography childhood, life achievements. Jan 04, 2018 iranian nobel peace laureate shirin ebadi urged the united states and international community to support nationwide protests in iran with political sanctions and not economic measures that could.
And there are so many countries of the world where the majority are muslim. This biography profiles her childhood, life, career, achievements and timeline. Meet nobel peace laureate shirin ebadi, nobel womens initiative. Feb 07, 2008 conversations host harry kreisler welcomes nobel laureate shirin ebadi for a discussion of her remarkable odyssey as a human rights lawyer in iran under the rule of the mullahs.
Shirin ebadi, born june 21, 1947, hamadan, iran, iranian lawyer, writer, and teacher, who received the nobel prize for peace in 2003 for her efforts to promote democracy and human rights, especially those of women and children in iran. Oct 06, 2017 when ebadi was told she couldnt practice law for the justice department because of her gender, she didnt admit defeat. The political and religious upheaval that affected iran in 1979 is best remembered for the taking of american hostages and the deposing of the shah. One womans journey to reclaim her life and country. Cnn iranian activist shirin ebadi has won the 2003 nobel peace prize for her focus on human rights, especially on the struggle to improve the status of women and children. After khomeinis revolution in 1979 she was dismissed. Iranian nobel peace prize winner shirin ebadi says her sister has been arrested by the intelligence services, hours after opposition figures were detained. Shirin ebadi is an iranian human right activist, lawyer, and a formal judge. Like most revolutions, however, the series of events that. As the first muslim woman to win the nobel peace prize, shirin ebadi continues her work fighting for human rights with a specific focus on her native. Sister of nobel laureate shirin ebadi arrested in iran bbc.
She was the first iranian to ever receive the prize. Shirin ebadi won the nobel peace prize in 2003 for her work as a lawyer defending dissidents, women, and other victims of the iranian regime. Ebadi opened a legal practice and began defending people who were being persecuted by the authorities. Through her pioneering work for democracy and human rights in iran, shirin ebadi has made an impact not only in her home nation but throughout the world. She was 1 of many siblings and she, unlike many iranian girls, was treated equally to her brothers. Iranian lawyer shirin ebadi was awarded the nobel prize in 2003 for her work on human rights in iran. Irans first female judge and nobel laureate calls for. Later werd ze tot een voorwaardelijke gevangenisstraf van vijftien maanden veroordeeld. Iranian nobel peace laureate shirin ebadi urged the united states and international community to support nationwide protests in iran with political sanctions and not economic measures.
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