October 2003
Report Shahid: Interview with Mr. Kaveh Mohseni - 2003-10-31
Mr. Kaveh Mohseni discusses France's influence on Iran's political landscape after Shirin Ebadi received the Nobel Prize. The article highlights the importance of international support…
Shirin Ebadi's Handshake Sparks Controversy - 2003-10-30
Shirin Ebadi's handshake with a male attendee at her tribute ceremony led to significant backlash from the conservative newspaper Kayhan, which accused the event of…
Los Angeles Report: Commemoration of Shirin Ebadi on the Occasion of Receiving the Nobel Peace Prize
A commemoration event for Shirin Ebadi was held in Los Angeles to celebrate her receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. The event highlights her contributions to…
Afsaneh Noorozi Asks Shirin Ebadi to Be Her Lawyer
Afsaneh Noorozi, accused of murder, has requested Shirin Ebadi to represent her in court. Noorozi claims self-defense against an assailant, but her death sentence has…
Hezbollah Fighters Shell Israeli Positions
Hezbollah fighters launched an attack on Israeli military positions in the Shebaa Farms area, marking the first such incident in two months. The Lebanese security…
Weekly Discussion: Conversation with Dr. Nemat Ahmadi and Dr. Shirin Ebadi - 2003-10-24
This article features a discussion between prominent Iranian lawyer Dr. Nemat Ahmadi and Nobel laureate Dr. Shirin Ebadi, moderated by Behrouz Abasi. The conversation highlights…
Request for Security for Shirin Ebadi - 2003-10-22
Shirin Ebadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights advocate, is facing threats from Iranian media, prompting her supporters to request security from the…
Interview with Ali Kashtgar on the Implications of the Nobel Prize Awarded to Shirin Ebadi - 2003-10-20
Farah Jahangiri interviews Ali Kashtgar about the consequences of Shirin Ebadi receiving the Nobel Prize in 2003. The discussion highlights the significance of this award…
Interview with Saleh Nikbakht, Defense Lawyer of Hashem Aghajari and Abbas Abdi - 2003-10-17
Saleh Nikbakht, the defense attorney for political prisoners Hashem Aghajari and Abbas Abdi, discusses the implications of Shirin Ebadi receiving the Nobel Peace Prize on…
Weekly Discussion: Interview with Shoaleh Saadi - 2003-10-17
The article features an interview with Shoaleh Saadi discussing the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Shirin Ebadi and the situation of political prisoners in Iran.…
Congratulations from 179 Iranian Parliament Members to Shirin Ebadi - 2003-10-16
179 reformist members of the Iranian Parliament congratulated Shirin Ebadi on her Nobel Peace Prize win amidst severe criticism from conservative factions. The letter emphasizes…
Under the Microscope: Tehran's Reception of Shirin Ebadi - 2003-10-16
Shirin Ebadi received a warm welcome from the people of Tehran during a press conference, where she made significant statements. Meanwhile, the Iranian Judiciary is…
Shirin Ebadi Once Again Calls for Immediate Release of All Political Prisoners in Iran - 2003-10-16
Shirin Ebadi has renewed her call for the immediate release of all political prisoners in Iran following her return from receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.…
Under the Microscope: Reactions of the Members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly - Mr. ElBaradei's Visit to Tehran - 2003-10-16
The article discusses the reactions of Iranian parliament members to Shirin Ebadi receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and the visit of IAEA Director General Mohamed…
Report by Shahid: Reflection on the Return of Ms. Shirin Ebadi in the French Press - 2003-10-16
Shirin Ebadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, has urged Iranian leaders to release journalists and political prisoners during her first press conference in Iran since…
Report by Shahid: Interview with Behrouz Farahani on the Importance of the Nobel Prize - 2003-10-14
Shirin Ebadi left Paris for Tehran, with over 150 supporters at the airport to see her off. Mohammad Reza Shahid interviewed Behrouz Farahani about the…
Under the Microscope: Shirin Ebadi's Return to Iran, Muqtada al-Sadr's Provocations in Iraq - 2003-10-14
Shirin Ebadi is set to return to Iran, a move downplayed by former President Khatami as politically motivated and less important than scientific awards. Additionally,…
Jafar Panahi Awards His Golden Prize to Shirin Ebadi
Jafar Panahi dedicated his Golden Hugo award to Shirin Ebadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, in recognition of her work in human rights. This gesture…
Mohammad Khatami Advises Shirin Ebadi to Consider the Interests of Islam and Iran - 2003-10-14
Mohammad Khatami congratulated Shirin Ebadi on winning the Nobel Peace Prize but advised her to focus on the interests of Islam and Iran. He criticized…
Ms. Shirin Ebadi Arrives in Iran - 2003-10-14
Shirin Ebadi, a prominent human rights advocate and Nobel Peace Prize winner, arrived in Iran to a warm welcome from thousands of supporters who called…
Congratulations from the Women's Cultural Center to All Freedom-Lovers in Iran - 2003-10-14
The Women's Cultural Center congratulates Shirin Ebadi on receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, recognizing her as a significant figure in the women's rights movement in…
Under the Microscope: The Nobel Peace Prize and the Human Rights Situation in Iran - 2003-10-13
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the reactions in Iran to Shirin Ebadi receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and the European Union's current summit addressing human…
Dr. Nasser Zarafshan's Message to Ms. Shirin Ebadi - 2003-10-13
Dr. Nasser Zarafshan, a lawyer imprisoned for his work on behalf of murder victims' families, congratulated Shirin Ebadi on her Nobel Peace Prize from prison.…
Knowledge and Society: Some Aspects and Background of the Nobel Prizes - 2003-10-13
The article discusses the potential for another Iranian to win a Nobel Prize in Literature following Shirin Ebadi's Nobel Peace Prize win. Mansour Farasioon provides…
Simin Behbahani's Reaction to Shirin Ebadi Receiving the Nobel Prize
Simin Behbahani, a notable figure in Iranian literature, comments on Shirin Ebadi's Nobel Prize win, highlighting its significance. This event is important as it reflects…
Interview with Dr. Mehrdad Darvishpour - 2003-10-12
The article features an interview with Dr. Mehrdad Darvishpour about Shirin Ebadi receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and the Iranian public's reaction to this significant…
Media on October 11, 2003, and News Related to Shirin Ebadi - 2003-10-12
On October 11, 2003, various media outlets reported on Shirin Ebadi, an Iranian human rights lawyer and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The coverage reflects the…
President Bush Congratulates Ms. Shirin Ebadi on Receiving the Nobel Peace Prize - 2003-10-12
President Bush congratulated Iranian lawyer Shirin Ebadi for winning the Nobel Peace Prize, emphasizing U.S. support for Iranian aspirations for freedom and democracy. This statement…
Interview with Iranian Nobel Laureate and Advocate for Women's and Children's Rights - 2003-10-11
Shirin Ebadi, an Iranian Nobel laureate and advocate for women's and children's rights, reflects on the legacy of freedom fighters in an interview. She is…
Dr. Nemat Ahmadi, Attorney at Law and Colleague of Ms. Ebadi, Discusses the Success of the Iranian Legal Community - 2003-10-11
Dr. Nemat Ahmadi discusses the achievements of the Iranian legal community in an interview with journalist Behrouz Abbasi. The conversation focuses on the reactions and…
Interview of Setareh Derakhshesh with Shirin Ebadi - 2003-10-11
Shirin Ebadi, the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, shares her future aspirations and recounts the moment she learned about her award in an interview with…
Globe and Mail: Shirin Ebadi Agrees to Represent Zahra Kazemi's Family
Shirin Ebadi has agreed to represent Zahra Kazemi's family in court following Kazemi's death in custody in Iran. This case highlights issues of press freedom…
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize Winner Calls for Release of All Political Prisoners
Shirin Ebadi, an Iranian human rights lawyer and the first Muslim woman from Iran to win the Nobel Peace Prize, has urged her government to…
Report by Shahid: Mrs. Ebadi's Press Conference in Paris - 2003-10-11
Mrs. Shirin Ebadi held a press conference in Paris, reported by Mohammad Reza Shahid of Voice of America. The event highlights her ongoing activism and…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: Interview with Dr. Pahlavan about the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize
The article discusses an interview with Dr. Pahlavan about the significance of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Shirin Ebadi. It highlights the importance…
Under the Microscope: Dr. Shirin Ebadi Receives the Nobel Peace Prize - 2003-10-11
Dr. Shirin Ebadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting her contributions to human rights and democracy in Iran. The article also mentions the visit…
Nobel Peace Prize Committee Announces Shirin Ebadi as the 2003 Winner
The Nobel Peace Prize Committee has awarded Shirin Ebadi the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize for her human rights activism in Iran. This recognition marks a…
Shirin Ebadi Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Shirin Ebadi, an Iranian human rights activist, won the Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy for women's and children's rights. The Nobel Committee recognized her…
Results of Week Four of the National Football League (NFL) - 2003-10-01
In Week Four of the NFL, Peyton Manning led the Indianapolis Colts to a dominant victory over the New Orleans Saints, throwing 6 touchdown passes.…