Shirin Ebadi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003, is from:
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- AIraq
- BNigeria
- CIranCorrect
- DLibya
Explanation
Shirin Ebadi is an Iranian lawyer, former judge, and human rights activist. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003 for her significant and pioneering efforts in promoting democracy and human rights, specifically focusing on the rights of women and children in Iran. She was the first Iranian and the first Muslim woman to receive the prize. Therefore, option C is correct.
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