Shirin Ebadi, champion for human rights in Iran

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Shirin Ebadi, champion for human rights in Iran

Janet Hubbard-Brown

(Modern peacemakers)

Chelsea House, c2007

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 112-113) and index

Chronology: p. 106-107

Contents of Works

  • 1. Reign of terror
  • 2. Girl in Iran
  • 3. Marriage and revolution
  • 4. New baby and second revolution
  • 5. Iran at war with Iraq
  • 6. Rebel with a cause
  • 7. Hope springs eternal : A reform government
  • 8. From jail to Nobel Peace Prize
  • 9. A memoir and more threats

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As a lawyer, judge, lecturer, writer, and activist, Shirin Ebadi has spoken out in her country, Iran, as well as throughout the world. ""Shirin Ebadi"" is the story of an exceptional figure who has dedicated her life to fighting for basic human rights, especially those of women and children, within Iran and abroad. With this book, students will become familiar with the woman whose efforts to promote democracy and human rights in the Middle East led to her being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003.

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