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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 1H 15M

Inside Iran: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Shirin Ebadi Speaks

from Tomorrow, Today · host Shekhar Natarajan

In this powerful and deeply insightful conversation, Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi shares her extraordinary journey and offers a rare perspective on Iran’s past, present, and possible future.From becoming Iran’s first female judge to being removed from her position after the 1979 revolution, Shirin Ebadi’s life reflects the transformation of an entire nation. Through personal experiences, political analysis, and reflections on human rights, she explains how major historical events reshaped Iranian society and impacted millions of lives.This episode explores:• The roots of Iran’s political and social conflicts• The impact of the 1979 Islamic Revolution• Women’s rights and legal inequalities in Iran• The relationship between religion and governance• The struggles faced by activists, minorities, and reformers• Government policies vs Iranian culture and identity• Exile, resilience, and the fight for justice• The hope for a democratic and secular futureShirin Ebadi also opens up about her own experiences with imprisonment, exile, losing professional and personal assets, and continuing her advocacy for human rights despite immense challenges.More than just a political discussion, this conversation offers a human perspective on courage, leadership, freedom, and resilience in times of systemic change.It is an essential watch for anyone interested in:• Middle East politics• Human rights• Women’s empowerment• Global democracy movements• Iran beyond mainstream narrativesWatch till the end for powerful insights into the future of Iran and the mindset of someone who continues to stand for justice on the global stage. Chapters:00:00 – Introduction00:45 – First Female Judge in Iran02:00 – Iran Revolution Background05:00 – War and Global Politics08:00 – Early Life and Career12:00 – Human Rights Violations20:00 – Government vs People30:00 – Women’s Rights Laws40:00 – Culture vs Regime50:00 – Personal Struggles and Exile58:00 – Religion and Interpretation01:02:00 – Future of Iran01:06:00 – Closing Thoughts#ShirinEbadi #Iran #HumanRights #WomenRights #IranPolitics #MiddleEast #Freedom #NobelPrize #IranProtests #Democracy #Leadership #IranRevolution #Podcast #GlobalPolitics Subscribe to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for more transformative global conversations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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