democracy ... is not something that occurs overnight. It is not a gift delivered on a golden tray. Democracy is a long process of fighting, challenging accepted ideas, and perpetually striving for freedom. Like a seed that has to be watered every day to become a flower, democracy needs constant attention and care.
Shirin EbadiIran, the Iranian government, has mentioned several times that it wouldn't attack Israel.
Shirin EbadiAkbar Ganji was in prison for six years, and that was it...for six years, and it was finished. Of course the Iranian government could make up some stories and accuse him of some other things, but the international support didn't let the government do that.
Shirin EbadiMy aim is to show that those governments that violate the rights of people by invoking the name of Islam have been misusing Islam.
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