Dr. Sajjad Karim

Speaking yesterday (April 22nd) in the European Parliament at an event for Humanity in Action – an organisation that promotes human rights – Dr Sajjad Karim MEP highlighted the unresolved dispute over Kashmir saying:

“While serving on the Human rights Committee, I have actively campaigned for the self-determination of Kashmir by Kashmiris – one of the oldest unresolved issues on the UN resolution book. I have highlighted the on-going plight of Kashmiris ravaged by strife between India and Pakistan. Despite my early efforts to raise Kashmir’s profile, my voice has often fallen on closed ears and minds.

“We recently hosted an event in the Parliament with the Kashmir Council EU on the self-determination and empowerment of women in Kashmir. I hope that this will sustain discussions beyond the conference and serve as a reminder of the unresolved dispute. It is a lesson for us that even amidst the uncertainty, there is hope. Hope will amplify our voice in the world and end human suffering.”