78 Quotes by Asma Jahangir

The United Nations is an organizational body where people, through their Governments, come together; and it can be the only place where there can be a melting pot.

We really urge the government ... they must immediately stop army action because it will have far-reaching repercussions.

This is something we have not seen here before.

They want their due rights and government need to begin political negotiations instead of military operations.

Everything is a risk in Pakistan: If you defend women, it's a risk. If you defend non-Muslims it's a risk. If you discuss religion, it's a risk. But you can't really sit there like a vegetable in your own society. And I'm committed to that society... and I feel I need to turn around and speak as I should.

Duplicity in matters of religion is not confined to Pakistan, but it hurts the most in societies where debate on religion is asphyxiated and preachers of hate have become keepers of faith.

When there is oppression and dictatorship, by not speaking out, we lose our dignity.

I have protection. I have police protection. I have personal bodyguards. I have three sets of them. But believe me, this is really psychological for the family. If they want to get me, they can get me. And every time that I have been saved, it's been by coincidence.

Even when we talked about child labor, we were frowned upon. But then you know that you have to speak the truth irrespective of the repercussions.