Negotiating Against Oppression: Shirin Ebadi’s Fight for Justice

Joana Matos ()
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Joana Matos: Reykjavík University

Chapter 22 in Negotiators who Changed the World, 2025, pp 443-457 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Dr. Shirin Ebadi’s life and work redefine negotiation as a powerful tool for justice, resilience, and moral courage. As a lawyer and activist in postrevolutionary Iran, she fought not through military power or political influence but by using legal expertise, strategic negotiation, and unwavering persistence to challenge oppression. From defending political prisoners to reforming unjust custody laws, her advocacy leveraged the very legal and religious frameworks used against her, proving that negotiation can dismantle even the most entrenched systems. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003, she used the recognition to expand her human rights efforts, demonstrating that leadership is about legacy, not personal success. Even in exile, she continues to push for reform, inspiring a new generation of activists. This chapter explores Dr. Ebadi’s negotiation strategies, legal battles, and the lessons she offers for anyone seeking to create meaningful change, whether in the courtroom, at the negotiating table, or in their own fight for justice.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-90367-0_22

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