Somali-born champion of refugee education wins top UNHCR award

Somali-born champion of refugee education wins top UNHCR award

Abdullahi Mire grew up in the sprawling Dadaab refugee complex in northeastern Kenya with its population today of more than 240,000 registered refugees, mostly from Somalia. The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) coordinates operations there together with partners, relying also on the support of the Kenyan Government and host communities. The majority of the population, around…

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The announcement of the American Bar Association awarding Justice Tasadeq Jilani with the International Human Rights Award

The announcement of the American Bar Association awarding Justice Tasadeq Jilani with the International Human Rights Award

Photo courtesy: Geo News. Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Tasadeq Hussain Jilani has been announced by the American Bar Association to give the International Human Rights Award. In this regard, the American Bar Association (ABA) says that Justice Tasadeq Hussain Jilani has been selected to give this award for his courageous decisions. Additionally, the American…

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Khurram Parvez was given 'Martin Annals' award

Khurram Parvez was given ‘Martin Annals’ award

Khurram Pervaiz, a well-known human rights activist from Occupied Kashmir, has been given the ‘Martin Annals’ award in recognition of his services. In this regard, Chairman of Kashmir Council EU Ali Raza Syed demanded the international community to pressurize India for the release of world-renowned Kashmiri pioneer of human rights Khurram Pervez and other Kashmiri…

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