[My sincerest condolences. A valiant and unrelenting fighter for democracy and human rights. And, peace and amity in the region.
A role model for the South Asian women in particular.] https://www.geo.tv/latest/181414-human-rights-icon-asma-jahangir-passes-away-in-lahore Human rights icon Asma Jahangir passes away in Lahore LAHORE: Prominent lawyer and human rights icon Asma Jahangir passed away on Sunday after suffering a stroke. She was 66 years old. Family sources said Jahangir's funeral will be held on February 13 as a family member is in London. Officials at the private hospital where Jahangir passed away said she was brought to the hospital unconscious after suffering brain hemorrhage resulting from a stroke. They added that despite several attempts to bring her blood pressure back to normal, she passed away in a state of unconsciousness. Jahangir’s sister, lawyer and human rights activist Hina Jilani, told Geo News that “the way she [Asma] lived, it’s not just the family’s loss but also of those who are voiceless and whose voices she raised”. Earlier, her daughter, broadcast journalist Munizae Jahangir, shared on Twitter that the family is awaiting relatives to return to Lahore before the funeral can be held. Munizae Jahangir @MunizaeJahangir I am devastated @ loss of my mother Asma Jahangir.We shall B announcing date of funeral soon.We R waiting 4 our relatives 2 return 2 Lahore 3:37 PM - Feb 11, 2018 434 510 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Bar associations across the country have said they will be observing three days of mourning and not partake in court proceedings. Jahangir remained the head of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and the Supreme Court Bar Association. She was known for taking up court cases of victimised and marginalised sections of society, as well as speaking against human rights violations and her courageous stand against the military rule of General Zia-ul-Haq. Asma Jahangir through the years An author and staunch activist of democracy, Jahangir also received several accolades for her work on human rights. Jahangir was also a vocal opponent of judicial overreach and would often confront the superior judiciary when it would extend its jurisdiction in her opinion. In the last post on her Twitter account, Jahangir cautioned the Supreme Court from selectively using the contempt of court law. Asma Jahangir ✔ @Asma_Jahangir Nehal Hashmi's tone and words cannot be defended but use of contempt law selectively only undermines confidence in the system of justice 2:32 AM - Feb 2, 2018 4,012 2,209 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Asma Jahangir (1952-2018) Born in Lahore on January 27, 1952, Jahangir completed her bachelors of arts and law from Lahore and then went on to pursue higher legal studies from Switzerland, Canada and US. Jahangir taught constitutional law at Quaid-e-Azam Law College, Lahore. She conducted consultancy on judicial reforms in Pakistan and Bangladesh for the Asian Development Bank and World Bank. Jahangir also remained a member of the Commission of Enquiry for Women from 1994-1997. >From 1998-200 Jahangir served as the special rapporteur of the UN Commission on Extrajudicial, Summary and Arbitrary Executions and was the special rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief of the UN Commission on Human Rights since 2004. Jahangir was also an executive member at the International Crisis Group and chief economist advisory council member of World Bank since 2001. She was also the founding member of Women’s Action Forum, Pakistan. Jahangir also received several awards, including the 2014 Right Livelihood Award, 2010 Freedom Award, Hilal-e-Imtiaz in 2010 and Sitara-e-Imtiaz, UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights in 2010 and an Officier de la Légion d'honneur by France in 2014. The Legion of Honour is the highest French award. At present, she was a partner at AGHS Law Associates and head of its legal aid cell. Outpour of grief Following the sad news, messages of grief and condolences poured in. President Mamnoon Hussain said Jahangir had rendered unprecedented services for the rule of law. Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said the country had lost a courageous and disciplined person who fought fearlessly for human rights. Supreme Court Chief Justice Saqib Nisar said the entire country pays tribute to Jahangir’s services. Condolences also poured in on Twitter over the demise of Jahangir. Shehbaz Sharif ✔ @CMShehbaz إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ Deeply saddened by the news of sudden demise of renowned lawyer and human rights activist Asma Jahangir sahiba. Pakistan has lost a passionate champion of human rights and a staunch supporter of democracy. May her soul rest in peace! 3:08 PM - Feb 11, 2018 1,375 492 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Najam Sethi ✔ @najamsethi My dearest friend and leader Asma Jehangir has passed away. We are in a state of shock and grief. This void will not be easily filled. Her courage to speak truth to power was unprecedented and exemplary. Asma! Rest in Power! 3:25 PM - Feb 11, 2018 1,221 377 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Bakhtawar B-Zardari ✔ @BakhtawarBZ Shocked to hear @Asma_Jahangir passed away. Huge loss for us, for #Pakistan. She was courageous, fearless, invincible. In absolute disbelief. Please pray for her & her family. 2:47 PM - Feb 11, 2018 650 383 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Khawaja M. Asif ✔ @KhawajaMAsif .@asma_jahangir What a brave woman.Pakistan poorer without her.People like Asma are anchors of a society.The brave and dedicated daughter of a brave father.After 3 generations of camaraderie between our families,this is a deep personal loss.God bless her soul 3:44 PM - Feb 11, 2018 853 318 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Maryam Nawaz Sharif ✔ @MaryamNSharif Shocked & deeply saddened to hear of Asma Jehangir's sudden death. It is an irreparable loss. May she rest in eternal peace. Ameen. 2:47 PM - Feb 11, 2018 2,177 1,094 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Asad Umar ✔ @Asad_Umar Sorry to hear about asma jahangir passing away. I disagreed with many of her political positions but respected the fact that she clearly stood up for what she believed in 3:08 PM - Feb 11, 2018 1,114 335 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Ali Zafar ✔ @AliZafarsays Shocking to hear about the passing of this brave woman. Her honesty and sincerity to her cause remains an inspiration for our generation. Was always so full of life. We will miss you ma’am. @Asma_Jahangir 3:29 PM - Feb 11, 2018 421 76 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Akhtar Mengal @sakhtarmengal Aasma Jahangir was a woman of extraordinary determination.Her dedication to justice gave many people of Balochistan hope. A woman who fought patriarchy & non-democratic forces was truly what it takes to be an Iron Lady.Thank you Asma Jahangir. Balochistan is forever in your debt 3:16 PM - Feb 11, 2018 371 199 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Shahzeb Khanzada ✔ @shazbkhanzdaGEO Bravest, fearless, a true democrat Asma Jahangir has passed away... sad day... RIP 2:51 PM - Feb 11, 2018 969 385 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Mahesh Bhatt ✔ @MaheshNBhatt An extraordinary woman who fought for ordinary people. Asmaji had the audacity and the courage to fight for a fairer world. Thank you for touching our lives. 🙏🙏🙏 4:26 PM - Feb 11, 2018 456 174 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy View image on TwitterView image on Twitter Malala ✔ @Malala Heartbroken that we lost Asma Jahangir - a saviour of democracy and human rights. I met her a week ago in Oxford. I cannot believe she is no more among us. The best tribute to her is to continue her fight for human rights and democracy. 4:37 PM - Feb 11, 2018 1,531 434 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy -- Peace Is Doable -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/greenyouth. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
