Over 60 percent of the university students in Iran are female. The women in Iran are better educated than men.

The most important problem in Iran is that the courts have lost their independence, and they are under the influence of the Ministry of Intelligence and their people. This is why we witness a number of journalists and human rights activists, my colleagues, and a number of feminists, in prison.

People are fundamentally good. But conditions deteriorate them.

Human rights is the fruit of various civilizations.

The younger generation is essentially idealistic. This applies to the Iranian youth as well. In addition, the youth in Iran face certain difficulties... the Iranian youth need more freedom. They are struggling for more freedom and democracy. This commands great respect.

When a person is humiliated, when his rights are being violated, and he does not have the proper education, naturally he gravitates toward terrorism.

Over 60 percent of the university students in Iran are female. The women in Iran are better educated than men.