Human rights icon Asma Jahangir is being remembered on her 5th death anniversary, with the members of civil society paying rich tributes to her.
The human rights activist and lawyer died at the age of 66 due to a cardiac arrest.
Asma Jahangir was a prominent voice against military regimes in Pakistan, as well as a defender of women’s rights. She also raised her voice against the severe and longstanding issue of enforced disappearances in Pakistan.
During her life, she faced assassination threats and was also imprisoned during military ruler Ziaul Haq’s regime.
‘Her legacy lives on’:
Khushal Khan Khattak, a member of National Democratic Movement, said:
“Remembering the great Asma Jahangir on her 5th death anniversary today. She was Pakistan’s conscience. She stood with the oppressed and spoke out when no one else dared to. She inspired generations of lawyers, human rights and political activists. Her legend and legacy live on.”
Remembering the great Asma Jahangir on her 5th death anniversary today. She was Pakistan’s conscience. She stood with the oppressed and spoke out when no one else dared to. She inspired generations of lawyers, human rights and political activists. Her legend and legacy live on. pic.twitter.com/TAuq3Sxx0Z
— Khushal Khan (@Khushal_Khattak) February 11, 2023
Former senator Afrasiab Khattak said: “Asma was everywhere for HR from struggling against state oppression in GB/ex FATA/ Balochistan to fighting for women rights/free media /rights of religious minorities in the Punjab.”
Asma Jahangir leading an HRCP Hari rally against bonded labour in Mirpur Khas,Sindh in 2000. Asma was everywhere for HR from struggling against state oppression in GB/ex FATA/ Balochistan to fighting for women rights/free media /rights of religious minorities in the Punjab. pic.twitter.com/dhdn9Caq9K
— Afrasiab Khattak (@a_siab) February 11, 2023
Remembering Asma Jahangir on her 5th #DeathAnniversary, an embodiment of Jalib’s ‘Dastoor’ who fought for the rights of the downtrodden.
Zulm ki baat ko jehal ki raat ko
Main nahi maanta, main nahi jaantapic.twitter.com/iWEqgjNZ9c— Mona Farooq Ahmad (@MonaChaudhryy) February 11, 2023
“Defender of human rights and democratic values”:
Remembering @Asma_Jahangir on her fifth death anniversary. She was a great defender of human rights and democratic values, a champion of the downtrodden, and a fierce opponent of the oppressive mindset. #AsmaJahangir pic.twitter.com/tdGn0XAp4o
— Ali Raza (@a_liraza) February 11, 2023
5 years ago #OnThisDay, we lost the brave & powerful voice of Asma Jahangir. The “Iron lady” of Pakistan who was one of the most fearless & courageous champions of human rights in the country. Her untimely death left a void that can never be filled.
Rest in power #AsmaJahangir ! pic.twitter.com/RH4IVUXPW1
— Shaan (@Shanyousaf6) February 11, 2023
