Shirin Ebadi was born in Hamadan, Iran. Her father was a law professor and public notary.

Shirin Ebadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her dedication to promoting democracy and human rights, with a particular focus on advocating for the rights of women and children.

After completing an internship and receiving her law degree, Shirin Ebadi was appointed a Judge. She became the first female judge in Iran.

In 1971, Shirin Ebadi earned her doctorate from the University of Tehran. This advanced academic qualification further equipped her to advocate for justice and human rights.

In 1975, Shirin Ebadi made history by becoming the first female president of the Tehran city court. She served in this position until the Iranian Revolution.

On this day, Shirin Ebadi was demoted to the position of Secretary.

In 1992, Shirin Ebadi obtained her lawyer's license and established a private practice. She later took on controversial cases defending political dissidents, leading to her arrest multiple times.

In 1993, Shirin Ebadi was finally able to resume her law practice after facing rejection and obstacles. She utilized this time to write books and articles.

Shirin Ebadi established the Society for Protecting the Rights of the Child (SPRC) in Iran with Western funding. The organization aimed to protect the rights of children in the country.

Shirin Ebadi was awarded a plate by Human Rights Watch in 1996 for her human rights work.

Shirin Ebadi's work on women's rights played a significant role in the May 1997 presidential election of Mohammad Khatami, a reformist candidate.

In 1999, Shirin Ebadi campaigned to reveal the identities of the attackers who killed several students at Tehran University.

In 2000, Shirin Ebadi was jailed for three weeks for distributing evidence that implicated government officials in the 1999 murders of students at the University of Tehran, showcasing her bravery in standing up against the Iranian government.

In 2001, Shirin Ebadi was awarded the Rafto Prize for her efforts in promoting democracy and advocating for human rights in Iran.

In 2002, Shirin Ebadi played a crucial role in drafting a law aimed at combating physical abuse of children in Iran. Her efforts led to the passing of the legislation by the Iranian parliament, highlighting her commitment to protecting the rights of vulnerable individuals.

Shirin Ebadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003 for her advocacy for women's rights and education in Iran.

Shirin Ebadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on October 10, 2003, for her efforts in promoting human rights, especially the rights of women, children, and political prisoners in Iran.

During the World Social Forum in Bombay, Shirin Ebadi proposed that 30 January be observed as International Day of Non-Violence, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's assassination day. The proposal was later adopted by the UN General Assembly on 15 June 2007.

Shirin Ebadi delivered a speech at the Asia Society on June 8, 2004.

Shirin Ebadi, an Iranian lawyer and human rights activist, was honored with the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in promoting democracy and human rights, challenging discriminatory laws against women in Iran, advocating for street children, and defending individuals detained for expressing dissent against the government.

Shirin Ebadi delivered a speech on Senior Class Day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She was honored with the Chancellor's Medal by Vanderbilt Chancellor Gordon Gee for her human rights advocacy.

In 2006, Shirin Ebadi, along with five other Nobel laureates, co-founded the Nobel Women's Initiative to advocate for peace, justice, and equality for women globally. This initiative aimed to address pressing issues and promote gender equality on an international scale.

Shirin Ebadi announced her intention to defend Iranian American scholar Haleh Esfandiari, who was imprisoned in Tehran, highlighting her commitment to protecting human rights and freedom of expression.

Shirin Ebadi revealed increased threats to her life and safety, cautioning her against advocating for the persecuted Baháʼí community in Iran and speaking out internationally.

David Batty had a conversation with Shirin Ebadi where she emphasized not attacking Iran as a way to help the country.

Shirin Ebadi announced her decision to legally represent the seven Baháʼí leaders who were detained in Iran, highlighting her dedication to advocating for religious freedom and human rights.

Ebadi published her book 'Refugee Rights in Iran' highlighting the lack of rights given to Afghan refugees in Iran.

Ebadi's office of the Center for the Defense of Human Rights was raided and closed.

Islamic authorities closed Ebadi's Center for Defenders of Human Rights, seizing her computers and files, leading to worldwide condemnation.

Pro-regime 'demonstrators' attacked Ebadi's home and office.

On February 5, 2009, Marquette University conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree on Shirin Ebadi. Dr. Ebadi, the first Iranian and Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003, was recognized for her advocacy for democracy, human rights, and her dedication to women and children.

During a seminar in Spain at the time of the Iranian presidential election, Shirin Ebadi's colleagues advised her not to return to Iran due to the crackdown that began. She has not returned to Iran since October 2009.

Amid nationwide protests against the election results favoring Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Shirin Ebadi calls for new elections in an interview with Radio Free Europe.

While touring abroad to highlight human rights abuses in Iran, Shirin Ebadi criticizes the British government for prioritizing talks on Iran's nuclear program over protesting its brutal suppression of opposition.

Shirin Ebadi's Nobel Prize was confiscated in 2009.

Shirin Ebadi's sister, Noushin Ebadi, is detained by Iranian authorities apparently to silence Shirin who is abroad. Shirin emphasizes that her sister was not politically active and was detained to pressure her to give up her human rights activities.

Shirin Ebadi spoke at the Asia Society in New York about the future of Iran.

In 2011, Shirin Ebadi's book “The Golden Cage: Three Brothers, Three Choices, One Destiny” is published, shedding light on personal stories and choices.

Shirin Ebadi, through the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, urged people worldwide to help free three opposition leaders - Zahra Rahnavard, Mir Hossein Mousavi, and Mehdi Karroubi - who were under house arrest for almost a year.

Shirin Ebadi, the Nobel Peace Prize winner, gave an interview to Euronews regarding the Iranian elections.

In April 2015, Shirin Ebadi advocated for funding education and combating corruption as a more effective approach than military intervention in countering the Sunni extremist group ISIL, highlighting the importance of addressing ideological roots.

In August 2015, Shirin Ebadi and other prominent Iranians release a video urging Americans to support the nuclear deal with Iran, emphasizing diplomacy over conflict.

Shirin Ebadi is featured in TIME Magazine's Iran edition.

In an interview with Bloomberg in 2018, Shirin Ebadi expressed her belief that the Islamic Republic of Iran had reached a point where it was un-reformable. She called for a referendum on the Islamic Republic.

In 2019, Shirin Ebadi advocated for a treaty to stop violence against women, showing support for the Every Woman Coalition.

Shirin Ebadi expressed the obligation to carry out a revolution during a meeting covered by Charlie Hebdo.

Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi stated that the 'revolutionary process' in Iran is irreversible, as reported by Reuters.

A quick overview of key facts about Shirin Ebadi was presented by y!News.

Shirin Ebadi emphasized the importance of unity in order to overthrow the Islamic Republic during an event at the Atlantic Council.

Shirin Ebadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, reflected on her decades of resistance against Iran's regime in an article published on October 6, 2023.

Shirin Ebadi, an Iranian Nobel laureate, discussed the importance of democracy in solving issues in Iran during a conversation on November 3, 2023.

Shirin Ebadi's facts related to her Nobel Prize in 2003 can be found on the Nobel Prize website.