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Asma Jahangir Quotes

Pakistani - Activist | January 27, 1952 - February 11, 2018

In 1986, Pakistan got the blasphemy law. So, while we had just two cases of blasphemy before that year, now we have thousands. It shows that one should be careful while bringing religion into legislation, because the law itself can become an instrument of persecution.

Religion Law Year Now Become Two

If state protects the rights of people, they start respecting the state.

People Start Rights State Respecting

She is absolutely inspiring. Malala is a vindication of our struggle.

Struggle She Absolutely Our

To set a trap for a handful of promiscuous individuals, the Zina law has laid a minefield for women in difficult circumstances.

Women Law Circumstances Difficult

General Zia-ul-Haq, a dictator and unscrupulous political actor, used Islam as a pretext for waging war in Afghanistan and adopting an aggressive stance towards India. By advancing a more orthodox version of Islam, he was able to hold on to a repressive regime and quell any opposition.

War Political India Actor Islam

There used to be very few women in prisons, but this changed with the introduction of the hudood laws.

Women Introduction Used Laws Changed

Past experience has shown that the Islamists gain space when civilian authority weakens.

Experience Past Space Authority Gain

The Musharraf government has declared martial law to settle scores with lawyers and judges. Hundreds of innocent Pakistanis have been rounded up. Human rights activists, including women and senior citizens, have been beaten by police. Judges have been arrested and lawyers battered in their offices and the streets.

Women Police Government Law Lawyers

We are so resilient as a people. I have so much respect for their dignity and courage. I hope the world sees this side of Pakistan, one where professionals want a democracy. The spirit of our intelligentsia cannot be broken.

Hope Courage Respect Broken People

Look at the world, all the suffering... Being under house arrest is the least I can sacrifice.

Sacrifice Suffering World Look House

I had to face imprisonment and house arrests, but it made me tougher.

Me Face House Made Imprisonment Had

We believe that when there is a democratic setup, we have a greater voice.

Believe Voice Democratic Greater

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