Trailblazing hijab-wearing barrister launches global women’s rights organisation

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ms Tafadar, who has been working in human rights law since she was called to the Bar, said she has seen first-hand the injustices faced by women and girls across the world. Sultana Tafadar QC outside the Royal Courts of Justice, central London, after receiving her Letters Patent – the document denoting the award for excellence in advocacy – in a ceremony at the Palace of Westminster She told the PA News Agency: “We hold the belief that every girl is entitled to a life free from oppression, discrimination, and violence, and that girls’ rights are fundamental human rights. “We are deeply committed to promoting gender equality, challenging harmful social norms and practices, and working towards a world where every girl can achieve her full potential.” She added that girls can join the hub and learn from experts about how to advocate for rights, develop leadership and communication skills and even become part of the new generation of lawyers advancing girls’ human rights worldwide. “The Girls Human Rights Hub will help so many people learn about the rights they deserve, give them the skills they need to lobby for them and inspire them to change the world.” Ms Tafadar, who was born and raised in Luton and has Bangladeshi roots, last year said the honour of being appointed KC was “surreal” in light of the “layers” of challenges she has faced during her career.