Farida Shaheed

Sociologist and feminist human rights activist · Pakistan · On the map · Activists

Farida Shaheed is a Pakistani sociologist and feminist human rights activist. In 2012, she was appointed the United Nations Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, while she held that role in the field of education from 2022.

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Shaheed at the AWID Forum 2016

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She heads the Shirkat Gah women's resource centre in Pakistan, and is known for her extensive work on gender and class analysis, both in Pakistan and more globally.

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