NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
TEAM AAFIA
Constant Struggle for Basic Human Rights
WHO WE
Are?
Team Aafia is a public, independent organization based in Pakistan, committed to advocating for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s release and standing up for oppressed individuals worldwide. The organization operates without any political or religious affiliations, believing that every human being deserves equal rights, regardless of religion, race, nationality, or background. Team Aafia upholds national and international laws, ensuring its activism remains lawful and respectful of institutions. While the primary focus is on Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s case, the organization also raises its voice for other victims of injustice and oppression globally.
The organization functions under a structured leadership, with a President overseeing two key divisions: the Social Media Team, responsible for digital advocacy, and On-Ground Teams, led by local representatives to ensure grassroots activism. Team Aafia is dedicated to lawful activism, using ethical means to amplify its cause and pressure relevant authorities to take action. Through its unwavering commitment to justice and human rights, Team Aafia continues to be a voice for the voiceless, standing against oppression and injustice worldwide.
DR.
AAFIA SIDDIQUI
Early Life and Education
Born on March 2, 1972, in Karachi, Pakistan, Dr. Aafia Siddiqui was a brilliant student who later moved to the U.S. in 1990 for higher studies. She earned a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Brandeis University in 2001.
Islamic & Humanitarian Work
While studying at MIT, she memorized the Quran with translation and interpretation and actively participated in Islamic and humanitarian initiatives, distributing Quran copies and supporting prisoners and the needy.
Idea of Revolution
Dr. Aafia Siddiqui was an educationist who envisioned a revolution in the field of education. She aimed to uplift the Muslim generation by developing a progressive and transformative educational system.
Mysterious Disappearance
On March 30, 2003, she and her three young children were allegedly abducted in Karachi while traveling to Islamabad, disappearing for five years before reports of her detention surfaced.
Imprisonment & Controversy
In July 2008, she was found in U.S. custody in Bagram Prison, Afghanistan, and later accused of attacking FBI agents, despite being physically weak and detained. In 2010, she was sentenced to 86 years in U.S. prison, sparking global outrage.
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