Iran Awakening: Human Rights, Islam and the West

Wed, May 10
11:30 AM, Program: Noon, Book signing to follow
Council members, UCB students and faculty: Free, Nonmembers: $15,

Event @ the World Affairs Council, 5/10
What: "Iran Awakening: Human Rights, Islam and the West"
Who: Shirin Ebadi, 2003 Nobel Peace Prize-winner for her efforts to
promote human rights, particularly those of women, children, and
political prisoners in Iran; the first Muslim woman and the first
Iranian to receive the Nobel Peace Prize
Event: As a lawyer and Iran's first female judge, Shirin Ebadi has
led the call for changes in divorce and inheritance legislation. Ms.
Ebadi challenges the narrow interpretation of Islam with a view that
underscores the compatibility of Islam with democracy, human rights,
and legal protection for women and children. She also challenges the
West to discard misconceptions about Muslims. Ms. Ebadi chronicles
the Iranian reformist movement and her exceptional life in her memoir
Iran Awakening: A Memoir of Revolution and Hope.
When: Wednesday, 10th; 11:30 AM, Program: Noon, Book signing to follow
Where: 155 Dwinelle Hall, UC Berkeley (located close to Sproul Gate)
Admission Costs: Council members, UCB students and faculty: Free,
Nonmembers: $15, Cosponsors: $7, Non-UBC students: $5
Info: (415) 293-4600, , www.itsyourworld.org/
program.php?page=1600
Cosponsored by Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Institute of
International Studies, and Cody's Books

Venue:

University of California at Berkeley
155 Dwinelle Hall, UC Berkeley (located close to Sproul Gate)
Berkeley

Additional Info:

(415) 293-4600
http://itsyourworld.org/program.php?page=1600