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Photos: Remembering activist Asma Jahangir at India Habitat Centre in Delhi

Updated On Feb 17, 2018 12:07 PM IST

Human rights activists and comrades of Pakistani activist Asma Jahangir, who passed away on February 11, gathered at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi to commemorate the life and efforts of the rights advocate who was described by some as Pakistan’s “moral compass”.

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Lawyer Mariam Faruqui pays tribute to Asma Jahangir at an event in remembrance and celebration of her life at India Habitat Centre on February 15, 2018. Asma Jilani Jahangir (1952-2018), among the most prominent names from the peace movement in South Asia, passed away on February 11, in Lahore, Pakistan. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Lawyer Mariam Faruqui pays tribute to Asma Jahangir at an event in remembrance and celebration of her life at India Habitat Centre on February 15, 2018. Asma Jilani Jahangir (1952-2018), among the most prominent names from the peace movement in South Asia, passed away on February 11, in Lahore, Pakistan. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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Writer and film director Sagari Chhabra presents a poetic adieu to Asma. The evening in honour of a many splendored woman saw participation from individuals and organisations across Pakistan, India and broader South Asia. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Writer and film director Sagari Chhabra presents a poetic adieu to Asma. The evening in honour of a many splendored woman saw participation from individuals and organisations across Pakistan, India and broader South Asia. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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Poet Gauhar Raza was also among other who took to poetry in celebrating the life and work of Asma Jahangir who was the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran at the time of her death due to brain haemorrhage. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Poet Gauhar Raza was also among other who took to poetry in celebrating the life and work of Asma Jahangir who was the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran at the time of her death due to brain haemorrhage. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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Supreme Court lawyer Indira Jaising, highlighted the lesson of standing against dictatorships, military or otherwise, she attributed to having drawn from her association with Asma. Jaising also announced the Supreme Court Bar Association would also be convening in memoriam. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Supreme Court lawyer Indira Jaising, highlighted the lesson of standing against dictatorships, military or otherwise, she attributed to having drawn from her association with Asma. Jaising also announced the Supreme Court Bar Association would also be convening in memoriam. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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Drawing out friends and comrades from an illustrious career of advocacy, the event was anchored by Asma’s lifelong friend and fellow traveller Kamla Bhasin. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Drawing out friends and comrades from an illustrious career of advocacy, the event was anchored by Asma’s lifelong friend and fellow traveller Kamla Bhasin. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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Politician and activist Swami Agnivesh is seen listening to tributes along with others in attendance. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Politician and activist Swami Agnivesh is seen listening to tributes along with others in attendance. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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Journalist Seema Mustafa takes to the stage at the open session. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Journalist Seema Mustafa takes to the stage at the open session. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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In a collective resolution, those present ended the gathering with a pledge to carry forward the struggle for people’s rights across borders and against divisive forces. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In a collective resolution, those present ended the gathering with a pledge to carry forward the struggle for people’s rights across borders and against divisive forces. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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