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When you vote, vote for those who are not warmongers, and vote for those who respect human rights. When you see a president who doesn't respect human rights, don't vote for that person.

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Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization.

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The condition of women in Islamic societies as a whole is also far from desirable. However, we should acknowledge that there are differences. In certain countries, the conditions are much better and in others much worse.

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The Iranian government intends to use the nuclear program for peaceful purposes, but must convince international public opinion of that.

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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.

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The idea of cultural relativism is nothing but an excuse to violate human rights.

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

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Democracy doesn't recognize east or west; democracy is simply people's will. Therefore, I do not acknowledge that there are various models of democracy; there is just democracy itself.

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How can you defy fear? Fear is a human instinct, just like hunger. Whether you like it or not, you become hungry. Similarly with fear. But I have learned to train myself to live with this fear.

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I maintain that nothing useful and lasting can emerge from violence.

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Biography

Nationality: Iranian

Type: Lawyer

Born: June 21st, 1947

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