The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) remembers IA Rehman, the organisation’s former honorary spokesperson and secretary-general, on the occasion of his first death anniversary.
Rehman’s steady leadership, which lasted over 25 years, HRCP grew into an internationally credible human rights organization and maintained its independence and non-partisanship said chairperson Hina Jilani.
In this time, Rehman mentored scores of young human rights defenders across the country, all of whom recall his warmth, perspicacity and unshakeable integrity, she added.
Throughout his life, Rehman championed a wide range of human rights causes. A veteran journalist, he wrote with exceptional clarity to advocate an end to enforced disappearances and the death penalty, while defending constitutionalism, freedom of expression and the rights of religious minorities.
His activism transcended geographical boundaries and he infused a quiet energy into efforts advocating peace and pluralism in South Asia.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 12th, 2022.
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