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Hina Jilani speaks about the life and work of Asma Jehangir
March 16, 2018
On the occasion of INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY, the Committee of Progressive Pakistani-Canadians presents:
Hina Jilani the renowned civil and political rights activist on the struggle for human, democratic and women's rights in Pakistan. Ms. Jilani is a terrific speaker: articulate and logical, informative and interesting, radical and militant.
FREE ADMISSION - voluntary contributions gratefully accepted.
Tribute by Professor Murtaza Haider to Hina Jilani's sister and life-long comrade-in-arms, the recently deceased Asma Jahangir the towering political figure of Pakistan who from a young age till her last breath, bravely fought for human, democratic and women's rights and against injustices to religious and national minorities, the poor and the wronged.
- 'Meri Kahani' CPPC video featuring three Pakistani women and their struggles in finding gainful employment after immigration to Canada.
Please help publicize the talk by circulating this announcement to your friends who might be interested and/or posting or sharing it on Facebook pages
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Venue: Ted Rogers School of Management, Rm 1–147, 7th Floor
Location: 55 Dundas Street West (at Bay St) Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.facebook.com/events/591380277872712/
Categories: Women
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