Shirin Ebadi

Shirin Ebadi (Persian: ????? ?????; born June 21, 1947) is an Iranian lawyer and human rights activist. On December 10, 2003, Ebadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, becoming the first Iranian and the first Muslim woman to receive the prize.

Publications

Books written by Shirin Ebadi which translated into English:

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• History and Documentation of Human Rights in Iran (New York, 2000, ISBN 0933273401)
• The Rights of the Child. A Study of Legal Aspects of Children's Rights in Iran (Tehran, 1994)

See also: History of Iran, Politics of Iran

Related Topics:
History of Iran - Politics of Iran

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