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“My aim is to show that those governments that violate the rights of people by invoking the name of Islam have been misusing Islam.”

Quote by Shirin Ebadi

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Shirin Ebadi is an Iranian lawyer and human rights activist, born on June 21, 1947. She is renowned for her contributions to promoting women's rights and democratic reforms, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003. more

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