A. Nafeesa shah
B. Reham khan
C. Bushra BB
D. Jalila Haider
Submitted by: Aurangzeb
Jalila Haider, a Hazara woman from Pakistan, was named in the 100 women of 2019 list compiled by United Kingdom-based news outlet British Broadcasting Corporation. Jalila Haider, who is a human rights lawyer, specialises in defending women’s rights in Pakistan, and provides free legal services to women in poverty across the country. She is also the founder of We the Humans, a non-profit organisation working with local communities to provide opportunities for vulnerable women and children.
According to the BBC, she is the first female lawyer from the Hazara community, and in 2018 she went on hunger strike demanding protection for her people.
Correct Answer: Jalila Haider ✔
Last Updated: October 22, 2019