* Co-founded Pars Equality Center, the first feminist organization in Iran.
* Launched the One Million Signature Campaign, which sought to reform discriminatory laws against women in Iran. The campaign collected over 1.2 million signatures and led to the passage of several new laws that improved women's rights in Iran.
* Helped establish the Women's Cultural Center, which provided educational opportunities and support for women in Iran.
* Served as a member of the Iranian Parliament, where she advocated for women's rights and democracy.
* Won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003 for her work promoting democracy, human rights, and peace in Iran and the wider Middle East.
* Continued her work as an advocate for women's rights and democracy after her release from prison in 2010. She has given speeches and lectures around the world, and has written several books and articles about women's rights and democracy in Iran.
* Recognized as one of the most influential women in the world by Forbes magazine.
* Received honorary doctorates from several universities, including Harvard University and the University of Oxford.