Shirin Ebadi
Shirin Ebadi (pronunciation: Shee-reen Ee-baa-dee) is an Iranian lawyer, a former judge, and a human rights activist. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003, becoming the first Iranian and the first Muslim woman to receive the prestigious award.
Etymology
The name "Shirin" is of Persian origin and means "sweet". "Ebadi" is a common surname in Iran, which does not have a specific meaning.
Career
Shirin Ebadi started her career as a lawyer and later became one of the first female judges in Iran. However, she was demoted to a secretarial position after the Islamic Revolution in 1979 because women were deemed unfit to serve as judges. Despite this setback, Ebadi continued to advocate for human rights, particularly the rights of women, children, and political prisoners in Iran.
Nobel Peace Prize
In 2003, Ebadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her significant and pioneering efforts in democracy and human rights, especially women's, children's, and refugee rights. She is the first Iranian and the first Muslim woman to receive this award.
Related Terms
- Human Rights: Rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status.
- Nobel Peace Prize: An international award given annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee to entities or individuals who have made significant contributions to peace.
- Islamic Revolution: A series of events that led to the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty and the establishment of an Islamic republic in Iran in 1979.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Shirin Ebadi
- Wikipedia's article - Shirin Ebadi
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