Human rights is the fruit of various civilizations.

I am the voice of the people in Iran whose voices are silent and whose demands cannot be heard by the rest of the world.

Women are the victims of this patriarchal culture, but they are also its carriers. Let us keep in mind that every oppressive man was raised in the confines of his mother's home.

Sadly the job security of lawyers has been ruined, so they are less willing to defend political defendants.

Because of our youthful population, we suffer from unemployment in Iran. We need more universities and more job opportunities for the young.

Some criticize me, thinking I'm too tolerant of the clerical regime in Iran. In response, I have to say, I have served time in prison, I have lost my position [as a judge]. Do I need to prove that I am brave? Do I need to be killed?

Islam is not an excuse for thwarting democracy.