And the Nobel Peace Prize Goes to...Shirin Ebadi

An Iranian woman forced to resign as a judge after the Islamic revolution was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Friday, the first Muslim woman to win the honour.

Shirin Ebadi was recognized for her pursuit of human rights for women and children, and for her role in rebutting the argument that such freedoms are incompatible with Islam.

“Her principal arena is the struggle for basic human rights, and no society deserves to be labelled civilized unless the rights of women and children are respected,” the judges said. “In an era of violence, she has consistently supported non-violence.”

The judges citied Ms. Ebadi's approach to her religion as one element of their choice, calling her a conscientious Muslim who does not accept that Islam cannot coexist with human rights.

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Only the 11th women ever to win


So the Pope, Bono, Rummy and Havel are out...

Congratulations to her!