We must not enable anyone to impose his personal view regarding religion on others by force, oppression, or pressure.

My hopes for Iran's future lies with women first and foremost. Iran's feminist movement is very strong. This movement has no leader or head quarters. Its place is the home of every Iranian who believes in equal rights. This is currently the strongest women's movement in the Middle East.

What is important is that one utilizes one's intellect and not to be 100 percent sure about one's convictions. One should always leave room for doubt.

Iran is a rich country, and if the people of this country are poor, it's because of the wrong policies of the government.

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

Whenever women protest and ask for their rights, they are silenced with the argument that the laws are justified under Islam. It is an unfounded argument. It is not Islam at fault, but rather the patriarchal culture that uses its own interpretations to justify whatever it wants.

People are fundamentally good. But conditions deteriorate them.