Every religion curbs women rights to some extent. Some countries acted against religions and put a ban on wearing hijab, which was also a violation of human rights.
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I am certainly not a martyr kind of a person. I love my life. But if one has to, then there is nothing more nobler a cause that I can think of.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a willingness to sacrifice for a noble cause while valuing life.
Asma Jahangir articulates her belief in the importance of living life fully, yet acknowledges that if faced with the necessity, she would be willing to sacrifice herself for a cause she deems worthy. This reflects a balance between cherishing one's existence and the honor in standing up for significant, just causes, showcasing the duality of personal fulfillment and altruism.
Themes
SacrificeNobilityLifeCauseCourage
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a talk about human rights to illustrate the importance of standing up for justice.
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We are so resilient as a people. I have so much respect for their dignity and courage. I hope the world sees this side of Pakistan, one where professionals want a democracy. The spirit of our intelligentsia cannot be broken.
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In 1986, Pakistan got the blasphemy law. So, while we had just two cases of blasphemy before that year, now we have thousands. It shows that one should be careful while bringing religion into legislation, because the law itself can become an instrument of persecution.
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I'm not fearful for myself, because I've seen adversity, and I can see it again. But I feel very upset and anguished when I see images of young lawyers beaten up.
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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.
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