She has investigated alleged extrajudicial killings by the security forces, set up a shelter for vulnerable young women, and campaigned to end child labor.

NEWYORKER: Days of Rage

Asma Jahangir's work extends internationally through her roles as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, and the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions.

UNESCO: Asma Jahangir wins UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Twelve UN agencies, representatives from UN Country Teams and UN Special Rapporteurs on the promotion and protection of freedom of opinion and expression, Frank La Rue, and on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Christof Heyns, will be participating.

UNESCO: Communication and Information

The meeting, organized by UNESCO, brought together representatives from 15 United Nations bodies, including Frank Larue, the UN Special Rapporteur for the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion, and Christof Heyns, UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions.

UNESCO: Communication and Information