12th Balochistan International Conference

The Geneva Press Club is pleased to welcome the Baloch National Movement (BNM) for an international conference

With

Dr. Naseem Baloch, Chairman of the Baloch National Movement (BNM). He joined the Baloch national movement during his student years and was forcibly disappeared twice, according to BNM. He has played a key role in organizing BNM’s diaspora activities and previously served as organizer of its Diaspora Committee.

John McDonnell, British Labour politician and Member of Parliament for Hayes and Harlington since 1997. He served as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2015 to 2020. In recent years, he has raised issues concerning Balochistan and the Baloch people in the British Parliament.

Manzoor Pashteen, A prominent Pashtun human-rights activist and leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM). Originally from South Waziristan, he is known for advocating for Pashtun rights and speaking against enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and discrimination.

Dr. Lakhu Lohana, A Sindhi community leader and human-rights activist based in the United Kingdom. He has held senior positions in the World Sindhi Congress (WSC), including General Secretary and Chairman, and has advocated for Sindhi cultural, linguistic, political, and human rights.

Jamal Baloch, A Baloch human-rights activist and media coordinator with Paank, the human-rights department of the Baloch National Movement. He has worked to raise international awareness of human-rights concerns in Balochistan, including enforced disappearances and the situation of Baloch political activists.

Sohail Ahmed Abro, A political activist based in the United Kingdom and representative and chairman of the Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement. He has represented Sindh at various international forums, including events associated with the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Sherbaz Khan, A social and political activist and human-rights advocate representing the Workers Party Gilgit-Baltistan.

Dr. Ghafoor Liwal, An Afghan scholar, writer, poet, and diplomat. He has held various positions in the Afghan government and served as Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Iran. He is also known for his work in Afghan literature, culture, and regional studies.

Antonio Stango, A political scientist and international human-rights expert who has worked in the human-rights field since the 1980s. He has led international projects and monitoring missions across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. He is President of the Italian Federation for Human Rights (FIDU) and a professor of International Organizations and Human Rights at Rome Link Campus University.

Shahid Qazi, A UK-based journalist, political analyst, and host of The Unmuted Voice. With more than two decades of journalism experience, he has covered politics, security, human rights, and regional affairs across Pakistan and Afghanistan. He has previously worked with NBC News and ITV News and continues to provide analysis on South Asian affairs.

Hosts:

Mahra Baloch — BNM

Saleem Ellahi — BNM

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