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'''Irene Khan'''<ref>Full name: Irene Zubaida Khan.</ref> (born 24th December 1956) is the seventh secretary-general of the [[human rights]] organisation [[Amnesty International]] - the first [[Islam|Muslim]], and the first [[Asia]]n person, to occupy the role. | '''Irene Khan'''<ref>Full name: Irene Zubaida Khan.</ref> (born 24th December 1956) is the seventh secretary-general of the [[human rights]] organisation [[Amnesty International]] - the first [[Islam|Muslim]], and the first [[Asia]]n person, to occupy the role. | ||
Khan studied law at the [[University of Manchester]] in the UK and a [[Harvard Law School]] in the USA. In 2008, she | Khan studied law at the [[University of Manchester]] in the UK and a [[Harvard Law School]] in the USA. In 2008, she was the unsuccessful candidate for the ceremonial position of Chancellor of the [[University of Manchester]], [[England]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:57, 27 August 2009
Irene Khan[1] (born 24th December 1956) is the seventh secretary-general of the human rights organisation Amnesty International - the first Muslim, and the first Asian person, to occupy the role.
Khan studied law at the University of Manchester in the UK and a Harvard Law School in the USA. In 2008, she was the unsuccessful candidate for the ceremonial position of Chancellor of the University of Manchester, England.
Footnotes
- ↑ Full name: Irene Zubaida Khan.