Big Quote by Asma Jahangir
“The interaction between human rights campaigners from Pakistan and India was a big taboo in the 1980s. When we started traveling to India to increase people-to-people contact between the two nations, we knew that we would face serious repercussions back home.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: Reflections on South Asian Activism, Asma Jahangir, 1995
Highlights the challenges of cross‑border human‑rights work amid political tension.
In simple terms: Cross‑border activism faces risk.
Build bridges despite obstacles.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- peace conferences
- NGO collaborations
- policy advocacy
- community workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies can protect activists in hostile environments?
- How can dialogue be sustained under pressure?
May underestimate personal safety concerns.