ASMA JAHANGIR CONFERENCE 2026

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The Asma Jahangir Conference 2026, held in Lahore, is one of Pakistan’s most significant annual gatherings focused on human rights, law, and democracy. Organized in memory of Asma Jahangir, the conference brings together lawyers, judges, activists, journalists, and policymakers from Pakistan and around the world. The 2026 edition, themed “Erosion of Fundamental Rights and Resistance Across Borders,” featured wide-ranging discussions on issues such as judicial independence, freedom of expression, and the protection of civil liberties. With multiple sessions and diverse speakers, the conference serves as an important platform for critical dialogue, highlighting challenges to democratic values while encouraging collective efforts to uphold human rights.

AJCONF26 session: Living with Floods in a Climate Change Present

August 28, 2026 Press Release ISLAMABAD AGHS Legal Aid Cell, on Friday,…

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Democratic and fundamental rights must be protected in AJK

February 8, 2026 LAHORE Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) stands at a…

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Gender justice requires implementation and mindset change, not just laws, experts say at AJCONF

February 08, 2026 LAHORE The state must move beyond producing legislation and…

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ASMA JAHANGIR CONFERENCE 2024

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The fifth conference was held on 25–26 April 2024 at Faletti’s Hotel in Lahore in memory of Asma Jahangir. More than 100 speakers addressed in a total of 20 different sessions including freedom of the press, rule of law, human rights crisis in Gaza and Jammu and Kashmir, issues of women and minorities rights, unfair accountability, the correct concept of national security and many others.

The conference was organized by AGHS and Asma Jahangir Foundation in collaboration with Pakistan Bar Council and Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan. The keynote address of the fifth conference was by Senior Punie Judge of Supreme Court of Pakistan, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah.

German Ambassador to Pakistan Alfred Grannas was speaking during the fifth Asma Jahangir Conference when he was interrupted by a pro-Palestinian protester. Demonstrators questioned the ambassador’s courage to discuss civil rights while Germany was accused of atrocities against Palestinians. The blockade sparked a spirited dialogue, with chants of “free, free Palestine” and “from the river to the sea” filling the air. The ambassador responded by telling the protesters to leave if they want to shout, saying that shouting is not a debate. The organizers of the conference later kicked out the youth who raised their voices for Palestine.

ASMA JAHANGIR CONFERENCE 2022

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Female enumerators needed to accurately reflect census data on women: speakers

Speaking at the Asma Jahangir Conference 2022's session on population, activists and health specialists have recommended that designated female enumerators were required to collect census…

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PRESS RELEASE

The Conference remains a legacy of the late Asma Jahangir and is…

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‘Making judiciary accountable need of the hour’

Speaking in the session on ‘The Need for Constitutional Courts’ at Asma…

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‘IMF pact hinders flood rehabilitation efforts’

Speaking in the Asma Jahangir Conference 2022's session on ‘Reconstruction and Rehabilitation…

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AFGHANISTAN: “An Open Graveyard – No One Should Raise Their Voices”

“This time people were lobbying that the Taliban had made a mistake…

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ASMA JAHANGIR CONFERENCE 2021

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UNCENSORED | Mainstreaming Gender Equality in the Judiciary

Panelists called for amendments to rules and laws that ensure increased participation of women in the legal profession, transparency in the process of appointment of…

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UNCENSORED | Role of Children in Family Proceedings

Judges, lawmakers and child rights activists at AJCONF 2021 noted that children…

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UNCENSORED | Anti-Rape Legislation – Barriers to Implementation

Speaking on the lack of implementation of rape laws, panelists at the…

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PEMRA bans on broadcasting speeches by proclaimed offenders following Nawaz’s speech

October 2nd, 2020; By Asra Haque; LAHORE; PEMRA issues ban on broadcasting…

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AJ Conference closing session cut off after Nawaz joins panel

The organizers of the Asma Jahangir Conference regrets the state’s highhandedness after…

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ASMA JAHANGIR CONFERENCE 2019

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After Asma

THE Asma Jahangir Conference in Lahore last weekend was a spirited attempt at highlighting some of the causes that the champion human rights campaigner had…

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Ajoka Theatre

Ajoka Theatre Saira aur Maira A Tribute to Asma Jahangir  Scene-wise Synopsis…

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‘State abdicates responsibility to safeguard rights of people’ – OCTOBER 21, 2019

LAHORE: “We have created two Pakistans – one for the masses and…

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Speakers pay rich tributes to Asma Jahangir

A two-day Asma Jahangir conference concluded, here on Sunday with the resolve…

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Recollection of women’s struggle for rights – OCTOBER 21, 2019

LAHORE: Thought-provoking discussions on women’s role in various fields were part of…

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ASMA JAHANGIR CONFERENCE 2018

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Censorship detrimental to fundamental rights, panelists say at Asma Jahangir Conference

LAHORE: The participants of the Asma Jahangir Conference on Saturday resolved that the imposition of censorship in the name of national interests must end as it…

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Lahore to host inaugural Asma Jahangir Conference

FEATURING A STAR-STUDDED LINE-UP, THE #AJCONF2018 WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC…

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CJP pays tribute to late Asma Jahangir

LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan on Saturday paid rich tributes to human…

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Experts, audience divided over efficacy of death penalty

LAHORE: The speakers and audience of a session at the Asma Jahangir…

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State must ensure human rights of citizens: Asma Jahangir Conference

LAHORE: The Asma Jahangir Conference 2018 under the theme ‘Justice for Empowerment’…

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