Exchange of views with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin EBADI - 15.03.23

16-03-2023 - 10:37
2003 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin EBADI and FEMM Chair at a joint meeting with the FEMM committee and the Delegation for relations with Iran
2003 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin EBADI and FEMM Chair Robert Biedron © European Union 2023 - Source : EP

On 15 March, the Delegation for relations with Iran together with the FEMM Committee held an exchange of views with the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin EBADI on the situation of women in Iran.

FEMM Committee Chairman Biedroń reminded that celebrations around the International Women's Day are not just about celebrating achievements that women have accomplished, but also a reminder that women's rights are experiencing a backlash in many places around the world, such as in Iran and also in Europe. Women have been at the forefront of every protest in Iran, since the early days of the revolution where women were central to the movement. Dr. Ebadi highlighted the importance of the Women Life Freedom movement for the democratic future of Iran.