Irene Khan

Irene Khan, born on December twenty-fourth, nineteen fifty-six, is a distinguished Bangladeshi British lawyer and a prominent human rights activist. Currently, she holds the esteemed position of UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Opinion, where she advocates for the fundamental rights of individuals worldwide.

Her illustrious career includes serving as the seventh Secretary General of Amnesty International from two thousand one to two thousand nine, during which she championed various human rights causes and brought global attention to pressing issues.

In two thousand eleven, Khan was elected as the Director-General of the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) in Rome. This intergovernmental organization is dedicated to promoting the rule of law and sustainable development, further solidifying her commitment to justice and equality.

Additionally, she contributed her expertise as a consulting editor for The Daily Star in Bangladesh from two thousand ten to two thousand eleven, where she influenced public discourse on critical social issues.