Sammi Deen Baloch, a prominent activist from Balochistan, Pakistan, has been honored with the prestigious Front Line Defenders Award 2024 in Dublin, Ireland, for her unwavering advocacy on human rights issues in her country.
Front Line Defenders, an organization dedicated to protecting human rights defenders at risk, announced the winners of its 2024 Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk during a special ceremony in Dublin. Baloch was recognized for her courageous efforts in promoting and protecting human rights in Pakistan, often amidst great personal risk.
Expressing her gratitude for the global recognition of her struggle, Baloch emphasized the challenges of advocating for human rights in Pakistan while affirming her commitment to continue the fight.
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The Front Line Defenders Award, established in 2005, aims to highlight the remarkable contributions of human rights defenders worldwide and draw international attention to their struggles. Baloch’s selection from the Asia-Pacific region underscores the significance of her activism in addressing human rights issues in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan.
In a heartfelt dedication on social media, Sammi Deen Baloch honored the resilience of Baloch women and extended her solidarity to human rights activists worldwide. She pledged to persist in her peaceful advocacy for the safe release of missing persons, including her father, and to demand justice for victims and their families.
Baloch’s recognition underscores the ongoing challenges faced by human rights defenders globally and serves as a testament to the importance of their courageous efforts in advancing human rights and social justice.