"Yes, I am very unhappy, extremely anguished at human rights violations against Kashmiris in India or against Rohingyas in Burma or, for that matter, Christians in Orissa; but obviously, I am going to be more concerned of violations taking place in my own house because I am closer to the people who I live with. I have more passion for them."

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About Asma Jahangir

Asma Jahangir was a Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist who co-founded the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. She served as a United Nations Special Rapporteur and remained a leading advocate for civil liberties.

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