A Muslim man can have up to four wives. He can divorce his wife without offering any reason, while it is quite difficult for a woman to get a divorce. The testimony of two women is equal to that of one man. Any woman who wishes to travel needs the written permission of her husband. And the number of unemployed women is four times that of men.
Shirin EbadiThe government of Iran claims that every two years there are elections. But none of them are free.
Shirin EbadiUsually, in any revolution people are focused on who wants to have the most power. But the most important thing is the laws that are written during that time.
Shirin EbadiMy 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.
Shirin Ebadi