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The accused rapists of Mukhtaran Mai. Image Source: ANAA's website.[1]

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[edit] Fair use for Mukhtaran Mai

The image linked here is claimed to be used under fair use as:

it is a historically significant photo
it is of much lower resolution than the original (copies made from it will be of very inferior quality)
the photo is only being used for informational purposes.
Its inclusion in the article adds significantly to the article because it shows the accused members of Mukhtaran Mai's rape case. sikander 02:21, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

Furthermore, the image source is ANAA (Asian-American Network Against Abuse of Human Rights) and the volunteer-run human rights organization's mission, as mentioned on its website[3], is:

To increase awareness about the existence of human rights abuses in Pakistan by educating Pakistanis and the international community about the existing discriminatory laws and practices in Pakistan.

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current	01:40, 8 July 2006	315×180 (16 KB)	Siqbal (Talk \| contribs)	(The accused rapists of Mukhtaran Mai. Image from ANAA's website. '''ANAA''', '''Asian-American Network Against Abuse of Human Rights''', states that it's mission is: To increase awareness about the existence of human rights abuses in Pakistan by)