Zaib-un-Nissa Hamidullah
Journalist and author of India-Pakistan
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Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Pakistan
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Born in 1921, a prominent journalist and author focused on socio-political issues in India and Pakistan. Worked as a pioneer in women's rights advocacy and wrote extensively on gender equality. Contributed to various publications, bringing attention to pressing social issues faced by women and minorities in the region. Played a significant role in shaping modern discourse around women's empowerment during a transformative period in South Asian history.
Authored several influential articles
Founded women's organizations in Pakistan
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