Today, the Asian Federation Against Enforced Disappearances (AFAD) pays a tribute to the life and work of Aasia Jeelani who was a foot soldier of human rights in conflict ridden Indian Administered Kashmir.

Today, the Asian Federation Against Enforced Disappearances (AFAD) pays a tribute to the life and work of Aasia Jeelani who was a foot soldier of human rights in conflict ridden Indian Administered Kashmir.Born on 9th of February, 1974 Aasia laid down her life in the pursuit of truth and justice for the people of Kashmir. She was martyred on the 20th April 2004 while on assignment in the remote district of Kupwara in Indian Administered Kashmir when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detonated that blew the car carrying her and her colleagues and killed her.