Hina Jilani begins her lecture “Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Time of Crises” at the annual @HRI_gtownlaw #DrinanLecture. She is grateful to "not just be able to speak to younger people, but to hear from them, too."
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"The struggle of the
#humanrights community against terrorism and extremism precedes the events of 9/11." But many of the measures to counter terrorism are eroding human rights, says Hina Jilani at#DrinanLectureShow this thread
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"I am a human rights defender, and therefore, by definition, I am an optimist. But it is success after long periods of despair, in my personal struggle against oppression, that renews my faith and hope." -- Hina Jilani
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"I hope that people, not just leaders, learn the value of coexistence and shared purpose." -- Hina Jinali
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"In Pakistan, parliament was coerced to amend constitution in order to allow military courts," which Jilani says lack transparency, due process.
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#HumanRights are not and cannot and can never be a a luxury" to be used at times of difficulty. Human rights are a foundation to help states respond effectively whatever crises that arise." - Hina Jilani#DrinanLecture@HRI_gtownlawShow this thread
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"I would not have been freed from prison during my many detentions if presidents like Jimmy Carter did not communicate their concern for my incarceration, " Hina Jilani reflects on her lifelong career in
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"National security laws have been posed in the severest form in many countries around the world." In some countries, they have become a permanent part of the legal framework, at the expense of the people -- Hina Jilani delivers
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