Meet Our Team
Dedicated legal practitioners, human rights defenders, and community organizers serving marginalized voices.
Mr. Khalid Shehzad Mir
"My commitment to eradicate human rights issues is evident from the diversity of issues and communities that I have worked with. From poverty alleviation to land issues, social issues affecting diverse communities, equitable transportation, sustainable development, disaster management, to working on health issues with vulnerable groups like refugees, migrant workers, and transgender communities, I have devoted a large part of my life making connections between institutional change and the lived realities of everyday people. As an Attorney, I practice across human rights law and charity law with over 2 decades of dedicated service."
Mr Tamoor is a dedicated human rights advocate working globally to protect, promote and defend fundamental rights and freedoms of all individuals through monitoring, advocacy and strategic legal interventions his missions within ESCRASIA is to give a voice to the margnalized and hold perpetrators of injustice accountable.
Dedicated Human Rights Activist with over two decades of experience investigating and conciliating human rights complaints. Declared Human Rights Ambassador in 2010. Holds a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Canada and completed specialized certifications on international women's health and human rights from Stanford University, refugee protection from University of London, and community organizing from University of Michigan.
Chairman of National Labor Movement and General Secretary of Bonded Labor Liberation Freedom Union Punjab. A passionate servant of humanity helping impoverished populations, emancipated youth, and bonded laborers. Brings over two decades of frontline experience investigating allegations of labor rights violations and providing essential community supportive services.
Passionate advocate for climate justice and sustainable development goals. Manages strategic communications campaigns and public relations across civil society networks. Strongly committed to achieving a hunger-free world by 2030, leading operational initiatives for the ESCR-Asia Food for Hungry Program. Holds a university degree from Regina, Canada.
Founder member of the ESCR-Asia team with extensive experience in human resources and project management at major national and international NGOs. Renowned civil rights activist leading organizational compliance, logistics, media advocacy, and multilateral grant partnerships.
As chief coordinator legal aid program, my focus is on dismantling the barriers to justice. True systematic change happens when marginalized communities have the legal backing, counsel, and a representation they need to fight structural injustice. At ESCR Asia or legal initiatives focus on pro Bono mobilization and grass roots legal literacy.
Alongside my work in education, I have contributed to national data collection initiatives as an Enumerator with MICS Rawalpindi District and ASER Pakistan & NCHD, conducting household surveys and ensuring accurate, reliable data on health, education, and demographics I bring together strong leadership, strategic planning, financial administration, and key relationship management skills, along with fluency in English and French. Today, I channel this experience into Meridian Research & Advisory, building rigorous, evidence-based research and advisory services for organizations across Pakistan. Known for my adaptability and interpersonal strengths, I am committed to excellence — whether in the classroom, the field, the clinic, or in research and advisory.