Asma Jahangir
Asma Jahangir was a prominent Pakistani human rights lawyer and social activist known for her fearless advocacy for civil liberties, women's rights, and minority rights in Pakistan. She co-founded and served as the chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and was a vocal critic of military dictatorship and state oppression. Jahangir received numerous awards for her work, including the UN Human Rights Prize. Her legacy continues to inspire human rights defenders in Pakistan and around the world.
Born on Jan 27, 1952 (73 years old)
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Asma Jahangir carved out space in political and civil society with courage and persistence.
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Asma Jahangir deservingly became the face of the rights movement in the country.
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The irony of something named after Asma Jahangir being inaccessible to politicians hasn’t been lost on anyone.
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