- Dr. Mahrang Baloch, leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, has been named to Time’s “2024 Time100 Next” list for her peaceful advocacy of Baloch rights, particularly her role in a 2023 march to Islamabad for justice.
- Mahrang gained prominence in 2009 after her father, Ghaffar Longove, went missing, leading her to protest and demand his return; his body was found in 2011.
- Other notable figures on the list include Bangladesh student leader Nahid Islam and Gazan food blogger Hamada Shaqoura, both recognized for their activism in times of political unrest and conflict.
Dr. Mahrang Baloch, leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, has been named to Time magazine’s “2024 Time100 Next” list for her advocacy of Baloch rights, the publication announced on Wednesday.
According to a report by Dawn.com, the list highlights 100 young individuals who are making an early impact across various fields, including arts, sports, and activism. Time magazine explained that the list reflects how “influence no longer follows traditional paths, nor does leadership look the way it used to.”
Dr. Mahrang was selected for her peaceful activism, particularly her involvement in a December 2023 march to Islamabad, where she, along with hundreds of women, protested for “justice for their husbands, sons, and brothers.”
In response to the recognition, she expressed her gratitude in a Facebook post, saying, “I am deeply honored and thrilled to be named among the top 100 emerging leaders in the world by Time.” She dedicated the honor to all Baloch women fighting for human rights.
Mahrang first gained attention for her activism following the disappearance of her father, Ghaffar Longove, in December 2009, outside a Karachi hospital. At the time, she was a primary school student and the eldest of six siblings. In a striking form of protest, she burned her schoolbooks in front of the Quetta Press Club, demanding her father’s return. His mutilated body was discovered in 2011.
Other notable individuals on the 2024 Time100 Next list include Nahid Islam, a student leader from Bangladesh, and Hamada Shaqoura, a food blogger from Gaza.
Nahid Islam led student demonstrations in Bangladesh over the summer, which ultimately led to the ousting and exile of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Hamada Shaqoura, a former restaurant owner in Gaza, has emerged as a “wartime food blogger,” sharing recipes made from aid package ingredients and documenting his efforts to prepare and distribute meals in the besieged region.
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