Education

Maria Iqbal Tarana

Chairperson, Aam Taleem | Education & Human Rights Advocate

Aam Taleem

Muzaffarabad · English, Urdu

Biography

Maria Iqbal Tarana is an education advocate, political leader, public speaker and human rights practitioner from Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Through Aam Taleem, her free-education initiative, she promotes learning opportunities for underprivileged children.

She has served as Chairperson of the Commission on the Status of Women in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and as Executive Director of the Youth Forum for Kashmir, contributing to women’s rights, youth engagement and international outreach.

Her work includes engagement with diplomats, policymakers and human rights stakeholders on Kashmir-related issues, women’s empowerment and regional affairs. She has also contributed to Pakistani and international media discussions. Her professional interests span education, social development, political participation, gender equality and international relations.

Areas of expertise

• Education and social development
• Women’s political participation
• Human rights
• Public diplomacy
• Kashmir affairs

Engagement interests

Speaker · Panelist · TV / Radio · Podcast · Mentor · Training

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