Asma Jahangir
Pakistani human rights activist and lawyer (1952-2018) · Pakistan · On the map · Lawyers · Died at 66
Asma Jilani Jahangir was a Pakistani human rights lawyer and social activist who co-founded and chaired the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and AGHS Legal Aid Cell.
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A typical day, 30 days to 13 November 2026
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2018Died11 February 2018Grand Cross of the Order of ExcellenceAwardUnited Nations Prize in the Field of Human RightsAward2016Four Freedoms Award - Freedom of WorshipAward2014Officer of the Legion of HonourAwardStefanus PrizeAward2012North-South PrizeAward2010Hilal-i-ImtiazAwardUNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human RightsAward2002GeuzenpenningAwardUniversity of Oslo’s Human Rights AwardAward1999Human Rights AwardAward1998King Baudouin International Development PrizeAward1995Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights DefendersAwardRamon Magsaysay AwardAward1952Born27 January 1952
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About this person
Jahangir was known for playing a prominent role in the Lawyers' Movement and served as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief and as a trustee at the International Crisis Group.
Country
Pakistan
Category
Lawyers
Type
Lawyer
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1952 to 2018 · aged 66
