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Khadija Siddique

Khadija Siddiqi is a Pakistani criminal lawyer and women's rights activist. She gained national and international attention in 2016 when she survived a life-threatening attack and single handedly fought for justice in a crooked system. Her struggle resonated and echoed throughout the society and led a battle which became a movement for the prevalence of human rights in Pakistan Despite facing significant challenges and obstacles, Siddiqi persisted in seeking justice and ultimately succeeded in obtaining a conviction against her attacker from the Supreme Court. Since 2016 Siddiqi has been a vocal advocate for women's rights and access to justice in Pakistan. She chose to pursue criminal law and has secured justice for women across the country. She has spoken at various forums both nationally and internationally, highlighting the challenges faced by women in Pakistan and the need for reforms in the country's legal system to address gender-based violence and discrimination. Khadija received her Bachelor of Law degree from University of London. She completed her Bar-At-Law in 2019 from The Honourable Society of Lincolns Inn, London. In acknowledgement of her human rights work she was awarded Hum Women Leaders Award 2020. She is also the recipient of the UK alumni Award, social Action Award 2022. She is an Asia 21 fellow, class of 2024.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Bites

Sunday 2nd Feb

No is a Complete Sentence- Khaddija Siddique

Location: Hall 2 When we talk of Women who change the world by their resilience and courage Khadija Siddiqui is a trailblazer for all of us. In a world where we teach boys “no means yes”? They believe they are entitled to space over women, and they believe that they cannot be denied. Women pay a brutal price.It is important for men to know, that women can say NO. We cannot raise a generation of empowered women while raising boys whose masculinity is impinged with a refusal. A talk about consent, trauma and the strength to overcome it all!