Shirin Ebadi: Defender of Freedom, Justice and Human Rights

Dr. Shirin Ebadi is a remarkable Muslim woman, whose inspiring efforts for democracy and human rights earned her the Nobel peace Prize in 2003. Her campaign brought international attention to the plight of Muslim woman, while sparking hope for the underprivileged around the word. Shirin Ebadi believes: “Human rights are a universal standard, a component of every religion and every civilization.” She is ever the activist, championing the rights of woman, children, and, indeed, all people. Her deep compassion inspires peace and benevolence around the world.