Asma Jahangir Age, Wiki and Bio

Asma Jahangir

Quick Info

ProfessionLawyer, Human Rights Activist
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth27/01/1952
Age72 years
BirthplaceLahore, Punjab province, West-Pakistan (now-Pakistan)

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Weight74 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

B.A.Kinnaird College, Lahore
LLBPunjab University
DoctorateUniversity of St. Gallen, Switzerland

Personal Life

HometownIslamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
HusbandTahir Jahangir
Children
Son1 (Name Not Known)
Daughters
  • Munizae Jahangir (Journalist)
  • Sulema Jahangir (Lawyer)

Family

FatherMalik Ghulam Jilani
MotherSabiha Jilani
Siblings
BrotherNone
SisterHina Jilani, Human Rights Activist

Career

Organizations
  • AGHS Law Associates
  • AGHS Legal Aid
  • Human Rights Commission of Pakistan

Some Lesser Known Facts

Asma Jahangir was born in Lahore to affluent and politically active parents.
Both of her parents were involved in activism and faced challenges for their beliefs.
Asma protested against government actions and fought for human rights.
She co-established Pakistan's first female-led law firm.
Asma received numerous awards for her human rights work and advocacy.
She served as the UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Executions and on Freedom of Religion and Belief.
Asma Jahangir was a well-known champion for justice and equality in Pakistan and globally.