Hina Jilani, is an advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, and a human-rights activist from Lahore in Punjab, Pakistan.
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10 Facts About Hina Jilani
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Hina Jilani is internationally recognised for her expertise in critical human rights investigations.
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Hina Jilani is one of the founders of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and the Women's Action Forum and founded Pakistan's first legal aid center in 1986.
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Hina Jilani has conducted several cases which have become landmarks in setting human rights standards in Pakistan.
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Hina Jilani is often invited to speak at various events pertaining to human rights.
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Hina Jilani is affiliated with the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Carter Center, and the UN Conference on Women.
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From 2000 to 2008, Hina Jilani was the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Human Rights Defenders.
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In 2009, Hina Jilani was appointed to the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict.
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On 11 July 2013, Hina Jilani joined The Elders, a group of statesmen, peace activists and human rights advocates, brought together by Nelson Mandela.
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Hina Jilani herself was away from home: the threats put pressure on her to migrate, but she refused, and continues to live and work in Lahore.
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