May 2011 – Pakistan National Committee (PNC) of IUCN Members

May 23, 2011August 31, 2014

Pakistan National Committee of IUCN condemns brutal killings of 2 courageous, dedicated environmental activists

11 May 2011 | News story

The IUCN Pakistan National Committee comprising 27

Mr. Javed Jabbar, IUCN Vice President and Regional Councilor visited the bereaved families and prayed for the departed souls Photo: IUCN Pakistan

member organizations in its well-attended meeting held on May 10, 2011 in Karachi adopted a resolution to record its deep respects and regards for the dedicated and selfless services of the environmental activists Abdul Ghani, General Secretary, Pakistan Fisher Folks and Haji Abu Bakar of Kaka Pir village who were brutally murdered on 4th/5th May 2011. The Committee expressed its sincere condolences to the bereaved families.
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May 9, 2011August 31, 2014

5th IUCN Asia Regional Conservation Forum

Songdo ConvensiA, Incheon Photo: Songdo ConvensiA

IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature is organizing the 5th Asia Regional Conservation Forum (RCF) from September 27 to 30, 2011 in Incheon, Republic of Korea.
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May 9, 2011August 31, 2014

The Turtle Lady

Dr Fehmida Firdous – Pakistan

Fehmida explains turtle conservation to local people Photo: Fehmida Firdous

The efforts of Dr Fehmida Firdous, known as the ‘Turtle Lady of
Pakistan’ to save marine turtles has earned accolade from the country’s President and international media attention.
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May 9, 2011August 31, 2014

Never lose heart

Maryam Bibi – Pakistan

For almost two decades Maryam Bibi has battled against prejudice and intolerance to improve the lives of women and children in some of the world’s poorest areas.
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