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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Terrorism does not disappear with revenge tactics but through making justice and equality before law a reality.
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What this quote means
Terrorism persists unless justice and equality are established, rather than relying on revenge.
Asma Jahangir emphasizes that the cycle of terrorism cannot be effectively broken through revenge measures; instead, the resolution lies in creating an environment where justice and equality are upheld for everyone. Only through the establishment of fair legal and social frameworks can societies hope to eradicate the root causes of such violent extremism.
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TerrorismJusticeEqualityRevengeLaw
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This quote can be used in a speech about ending violence and fostering peace in communities.
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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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