Career
Parveena is also referred to as the "Iron lady of Kashmir". She was nominated by the prestigious Indian media Channel Cable News Network IBN for a coveted award which she rejected on account of the deceit approach adopted by Indian media over the pain and tragedies of Kashmiris. Parveena Ahanger, cofounder and chairman of the Associatipn of Parents of Disappeared Persons, has represented APDP’s cause in the Philippines (2000), Thailand (2003), Indonesia (2005), Chiang Mai (2006), Geneva (2008), Cambodia (2009) and London (2014).
Ahanger spoke at London"s University of Westminster in 2014.
A quote from her heart wrenching speech in the university"s auditorium:.
