Ebadi was awarded the Thorolf Rafto Memorial Prize for Human Rights in Bergen, Norway.
On November 3, 2001, Shirin Ebadi was recognized for her fervent human rights activism with the Thorolf Rafto Memorial Prize in Bergen, Norway. This distinguished award marked an international acknowledgment of her efforts to foster democracy and safeguard human rights in Iran. The Rafto Prize bolstered Ebadi's visibility as a leading advocate, further amplifying her voice on the global stage and enhancing her influence as a force for change in the region.