Quote of the day
It isn't until you begin to fight in your own cause that you (a) become really committed to winning, and (b) become a genuine ally of other people struggling for their freedom.
Shirin Ebadi
Born: June 21, 1947 (age 73)
Bio: Shirin Ebadi is an Iranian lawyer, a former judge and human rights activist and founder of Defenders of Human Rights Center in Iran.
Known for:
- Iran Awakening (2006)
- The Golden Cage (2011)
- Refugee Rights in Iran (2008)