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| − | '''Jemima Khan''' (née '''Goldsmith''') is the British [[UNICEF]] | + | '''Jemima Khan''' (née '''Goldsmith''') is the British [[UNICEF]] goodwill Ambassador, ex-wife of Pakistani cricketer turned politician, [[Imran Khan]], and a supporter of the self-professed counter-extremist [[think tank]], the [[Quilliam Foundation]]. |
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In April 2008, she was invited by [[Ed Husain]] to attend the launch of the [[Quilliam Foundation]]. Jemima Khan gave a short speech about the importance of the Quilliam Foundation and wished them success.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN0QBNXMjxQ Jemima Khan Speech at Quilliam Foundation Launch on 22 April 2008, Youtube], accessed 23/02/10</ref> | In April 2008, she was invited by [[Ed Husain]] to attend the launch of the [[Quilliam Foundation]]. Jemima Khan gave a short speech about the importance of the Quilliam Foundation and wished them success.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN0QBNXMjxQ Jemima Khan Speech at Quilliam Foundation Launch on 22 April 2008, Youtube], accessed 23/02/10</ref> | ||
In 2011, sponsored by the [[Reprieve]] organisation, she spoke out against US [[drone]] strikes in [[Pakistan]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gArLQIveP-k "Jemima Khan talks about her latest visit to Pakistan with Reprieve"]</ref> | In 2011, sponsored by the [[Reprieve]] organisation, she spoke out against US [[drone]] strikes in [[Pakistan]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gArLQIveP-k "Jemima Khan talks about her latest visit to Pakistan with Reprieve"]</ref> | ||
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| + | On 7 May 2016, following [[Zac Goldsmith]]'s heavy defeat in the [[2016 London mayoral election]] by [[Sadiq Khan]], Jemima tweeted that her brother was an "eco-friendly, independent-minded politician with integrity" and his campaign, which has been widely criticised for using "dog-whistle racism", did not reflect this.<ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/zac-goldsmiths-london-mayor-jemima-goldsmith-sadiq-khan-racist-campaign-has-criticised-his-campaign-a7017801.html "Zac Goldsmith's sister Jemima publicly criticises his London mayoral campaign"]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/Jemima_Khan/status/728650886050922496 "Tweet supporting defeated brother Zac Goldsmith"]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:46, 10 November 2019
 Jemima Goldsmith       (journalist) | |
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| Born | Jemima Marcelle Goldsmith 1974-01-30 Westminster, London |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom and Pakistan |
| Alma mater | University of Bristol, SOAS |
| Religion | Islam |
| Parents | • Sir James Goldsmith • Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart |
| Children | 2 |
| Spouse | Imran Khan |
| Member of | Goldsmith family |
Jemima Khan (née Goldsmith) is the British UNICEF goodwill Ambassador, ex-wife of Pakistani cricketer turned politician, Imran Khan, and a supporter of the self-professed counter-extremist think tank, the Quilliam Foundation.
Activities
In April 2008, she was invited by Ed Husain to attend the launch of the Quilliam Foundation. Jemima Khan gave a short speech about the importance of the Quilliam Foundation and wished them success.[1]
In 2011, sponsored by the Reprieve organisation, she spoke out against US drone strikes in Pakistan.[2]
On 7 May 2016, following Zac Goldsmith's heavy defeat in the 2016 London mayoral election by Sadiq Khan, Jemima tweeted that her brother was an "eco-friendly, independent-minded politician with integrity" and his campaign, which has been widely criticised for using "dog-whistle racism", did not reflect this.[3][4]
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References
- ↑ Jemima Khan Speech at Quilliam Foundation Launch on 22 April 2008, Youtube, accessed 23/02/10
- ↑ "Jemima Khan talks about her latest visit to Pakistan with Reprieve"
- ↑ "Zac Goldsmith's sister Jemima publicly criticises his London mayoral campaign"
- ↑ "Tweet supporting defeated brother Zac Goldsmith"
