Shirin Ebadi received prize for focus on human rights , especially women and children . A statement from the Nobel committee at the time said , `` As a lawyer , judge , lecturer , writer and activist , she has spoken out clearly and strongly in her country , Iran , and far beyond its borders . '' Norway did not explain how it had learned of the alleged confiscation . Comment:
Shirin Ebadi received prize for focus on human rights , especially women and children . Norway did not explain how it had learned of the alleged confiscation . Comment: