Shirin Ebadi, an attorney is the the first Muslim woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize in the award's 102-year history. Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979 she has been an activist for democracy and the rights of refugees, women and children. http://www.peaceheroes.com/PeaceHeroes/shirinebadi.htm
Wednesday, July 02, 2008Shirin Ebadi and Others Form National Peace Council in Iran
Deeply concerned about the prospects of a U.S. or Israeli military attack on Iran and the consequences for the human security of the Iranian people, Shirin Ebadi and more than 60 other prominent Iranian intellectuals, academics, dissidents and human rights defenders have formed the “National Council for Peace.” The first meeting will be held on tomorrow at the offices of the Defenders of Human Rights in Tehran.The formation of the National Peace Council demonstrates the increasing priority within Iran to work to prevent any military confrontation.
Iran Nuclear Watch: http://irannuclearwatch.blogspot.com/
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