About Saba Ismail
Saba Ismail was a Pakistani human rights defender.
Saba Ismail (born 1987 or 1988) is a Pakistani human-rights activist who co-founded Aware Girls with her sister Gulalai Ismail in 2002.
She is the 2013 winner of the National Endowment for Democracy's Democracy Award.
Biography Saba Ismail was born in in Northwest Pakistan to father Muhammad Ismail, an activist and teacher with progressive values. She grew up with her several siblings including her sister Gulalai who is two years older. In 2017, Saba spoke about peace-building on a panel with Melinda Gates at the White House. Saba then being 15. The organisation supports Pakistani women facing gender-based violence and promotes peace-building and gender equity in politics.
In 2018, Saba lived in Brooklyn, New York City. The award was given at a November 2016 ceremony in the Quai Branly Museum by Christine Albanel.
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Pakistani human-rights activist
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Saba Ismail was a human rights defender.
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