Madiha Sultan on Jan 7, 2021

At first glance, Maha seemed tough and gave a fierce impression. The tough exterior was in fact a shield behind which was the kind and gentle heart of a wonderful person.

During my time at the UN, Maha and I were close. I saw over the years that she was often misunderstood. The reality was she could not bear to see injustice of any kind. It is what drew her to the UN and it was the core of her work as a staff representative. Her strength was how she dealt with every case as if it were her own, never resting until a fair result was achieved. She simply wanted to help any colleague she felt was treated unfairly.

While always taking up the cause of others with strength and bravery, Maha's tough exterior often hid the hardships she herself was dealing with, never wanting to show her struggles to others. This too was a special kind of strength and bravery that stayed with her until the end.

Maha was incredibly smart, as a close friend she was very supportive and kind. I am extremely grateful for the time I had with her and words cannot express my sorrow. I will miss her dearly.

Rest in peace my dear.

My prayers are with your family at this moment..

Madiha Sultan