All about Shirin Ebadi

Shirin Ebadi is an amazing woman who has done many brave and kind things in her life. She was born in Iran and became a lawyer to help people who needed justice. Shirin fought for the rights of women, children, and all people to be treated fairly and equally. She also stood up against unfair laws and worked to make her country a better place for everyone.

  1. Who is Shirin Ebadi and where was she born?
  2. What did Shirin Ebadi fight for?
  3. What special award did Shirin Ebadi win in 2003?
  4. Why is Shirin Ebadi considered an inspiration?
  5. What can we learn from Shirin Ebadi's story?

A Visit to Iran

Hi, I'm Tammy, and I'm 8 years old. I recently went on a trip to Iran with my family. It was such an exciting adventure! One of the famous people from Iran is Shirin Ebadi, who is known for her work in human rights. We visited a place in Iran that was influenced by Shirin Ebadi, and it was truly inspiring.

  1. We went to a museum dedicated to Shirin Ebadi, where we learned about her life and the work she has done to help others.
  2. I saw pictures and read stories about the important causes she fights for, like equality and justice for all people.
  3. There were displays showing how Shirin Ebadi has made a difference in the world, and it made me want to help make the world a better place too.
  4. Visiting this museum taught me about the importance of standing up for what is right and never giving up, even when things are tough.
  5. I left feeling inspired to make a difference in my own way, just like Shirin Ebadi does every day.

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Your Turn...

After learning all about Shirin Ebadi, your job is to create a timeline of her life. You should add all the important events in her life but you can be inventive and add some interesting things that people might like to read about. You can make it as simply as you like with pen and paper or you can be very inventive and create a 3D diorama or hanging banner. The sky's the limit - go for it!
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