ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Book Foundation (NBF) and Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR) jointly organized the launching ceremony of the book “Universal Declaration of Human Rights & Kashmir” authored by Muhammad Yousaf Malik at Kashmir House, Islamabad.
The ceremony was graced by Nabila Ayub Khan, Minister for Kashmir Cause, Art & Languages, as chief guest. Distinguished Guests of Honour included Sardar Masood Khan, Former President Azad Jammu and Kashmir; Ms. Farzana Yaqoob, Advisor to the Prime Minister of AJK; Ghulam Muhammad Safi, Convener of the APHC-AJK chapter; Altaf Hussain Wani, Chairman of KIIR; and Dr. Kamran Jahangir, Managing Director of National Book Foundation.
The event witnessed robust participation from high-profile dignitaries, human rights activists, civil administration officials, educationists, civil society representatives, students, and media personnel; all gathered to witness the significant academic and advocacy initiative.
Kashmir dispute
In their keynote addresses, speakers underscored the significance of the Kashmir dispute, urging the international community to play its role in resolving the dispute.
Author Muhammad Yousaf Malik presented a detailed briefing supported by pictorial evidence and statistical data, specifically highlighting violations of various articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by Indian forces in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
The ceremony concluded with the formal unveiling and launching of the book. Participants widely appreciated the publication as a vital contribution to the documentation of human rights violations and the ongoing struggle for justice in IIOJK.
