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Farida Shaheed

Sociologist and feminist human rights activist

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Born: 20th century
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Citizenship: Pakistan
Occupation: sociologist
, activist
, human rights defender
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Positions held: United Nations Special Rapporteur(since 2022)
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1.ohchr.org/en/special-procedures/sr-education/farida-shaheedRetrieved 2024-01-24
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Employer: United Nations

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Farida Shaheed is a Pakistani sociologist and feminist human rights activist. In 2012, she was appointed the United Nations Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, while she held that role in the field of education from 2022. She heads the Shirkat Gah women's resource centre in Pakistan, and is known for her extensive work on gender and class analysis, both in Pakistan and more globally.

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Sex or gender: female
Given name: Farida
Family name: Shaheed

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