Our Members
Organizational Members 241 - Individual Members 70 - Countries Represented 53
IN.M 0003
Nazia Noory
- Bayern, Germany
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Nazia Noory is a passionate advocate for education, women’s rights, and refugee empowerment. She has been actively working to support Afghan migrants and refugees by assisting them with integration, job placement, and language access. As a former linguist in the IOM CARE program, she has firsthand experience working with displaced communities. She also engages in policy discussions, having participated in the German-Afghan Civil Society Consultation and connected with key stakeholders to advocate for Afghan women’s rights. Additionally, she has been involved in developing digital solutions for migrants, winning first place in the UN Women’s Code 4 Peace Hackathon. Currently, she is seeking opportunities to expand her impact in education advocacy and refugee support.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion
IN.M 0004
Shakiba Shaheer
- USA, Virginia
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A dedicated advocate for women and children, Shakiba is also a member of PenPath, a charity organization focused on advocating for and supporting girls’ education in Afghanistan. She has led initiatives aimed at empowering marginalized communities, improving educational access, and fostering social services.
Her experiences in international development and advocacy fueled her interest in homeland security, with a focus on disaster management, emergency preparedness, and creating resilient communities. Currently, Shakiba serves as the Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions for GW’s Graduate School of Political Management. Her leadership, commitment to education, and global perspective uniquely position her to contribute meaningfully to public safety and global security.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Education in Emergencies, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion
IN.M 0005
Rodgers Omondi
- Kenya, Kisumu
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A dedicated professional Human Rights Defender, an innovative and up to date individual with diverse knowledge in various human rights legal frameworks, laws and policies and passionate about safeguarding and promoting the universal fundamental rights and freedoms of various groups of people in the society.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion
IN.M 0006
Mohammad Osman Azizi
- Afghanistan, Kabul
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A journalism and communication graduate boasting over 5 years of experience in the media and communication field, as a seasoned filmmaker and photographer, I craft high-quality audiovisual materials to capture compelling human stories.
I specialize in capturing unique stories through my camera and writing. Outside of work, I’m a regular guy with diverse interests – football, movies, documentaries, books, and good tunes. These are not just hobbies; they inspire and help me grow.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Education in Emergencies, Girls’ Education and Inclusion
IN.M 0007
Ali Afzali
- Estonia, Tallinn
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I am Human rights activist with 19 years work experience in the field of Human rights; strengthen democracy, Researches, Leadership, Managements of the project, culture, peace and Art Exhibition.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Education in Emergencies, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion, Research
IN.M 0008
Mohammad Ismail Hotak
- Afghanistan, Nangarhar
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Hotak is a passionate advocate for human rights and has been involved in various initiatives aimed at promoting women’s rights, fighting corruption, and fostering peace. He has worked with both national and international organizations to contribute to social development and community empowerment. His message has always emphasized the importance of education as a powerful tool for personal and national progress.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Education in Emergencies
IN.M 0009
Muzhda Ahmadi
- Afghanistan, Kabul
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Muzhda Ahmadi is the author of Parvaneh’s story and the creator of poems in which women play a prominent role. Per Literary Center was founded by her, which is an umbrella for writers and poets. By working in the field of human rights, especially women’s rights, and the media, she is one of the thinkers in the field of restoring democracy and freedom of expression.
Main areas of work
- Equality and Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion
IN.M 0010
George Christopher Udom
- France, Paris
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Udom George Christopher is an advocate for educational development and peacebuilding with a background in international relations. Currently serving as a senior secretary at the Permanent Delegation of Nigeria to UNESCO, he is dedicated to advancing educational access, promoting cultural diplomacy, and leveraging media to support global education initiatives
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion, Transformative Education
IN.M 0011
- Nigeria, Osun
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Amaka is a Nigerian, seasoned Public Health/Community Health Nurse, trained sexual and reproductive health provider, skilled writer and a school health educator. She is extremely knowledgeable about social issues and believes education is the key for a successful and brighter future which should be embraced regardless of creed, religion and tribe.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity & Equality
IN.M 0012
Ali Akbar Jafari
- Afghanistan, Kabul
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Ali Akbar Jafari is a dedicated human rights defender and disability activist with over 15 years of experience in advocacy, program management, and community mobilization. As an amputee, he champions the rights of persons with disabilities, war victims, and marginalized groups, promoting their social and economic inclusion in Afghanistan.
Main areas of work
- Capacity Building, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion
IN.M 0013
Kenji Sario
- Belgium, Brussels
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Civil society strategist and organisational development consultant with over 15 years of hands-on experience in advocacy, community organising, knowledge building, and strategic campaigning focused on human rights, migrant rights, peace, and labour, and political economy. Deeply committed to supporting and building BIPOC and migrant communities across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Experienced as a guest lecturer, moderator, panelist, and resource speaker. Regularly contributes op-eds and articles on migrant worker issues, as well as the socio-economic, socio-political, and peace and conflict contexts in the Philippines and Asia.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion, Quality of Teaching and Learning
IN.M 0014
Robina Azizi
- Germany
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A 2024 Diana Award recipient, passionate education leader, and advocate of girls’ education in Afghanistan, I strive to raise awareness and drive action to ensure educational access for marginalized communities.
Main areas of work
- Education in Emergencies, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion
IN.M 0015
Samiullah Fatih
- Pennsylvania, USA
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Dedicated and passionate political science student with experience in human rights advocacy, specializing in women’s and girls’ rights in Afghanistan. Seeking to leverage skills and experiences to contribute to meaningful initiatives at the Afghanistan Permanent Mission in New York.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity & Equality
IN.M 0016
Rose Elisante Kalage
- Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
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I have worked for more than ten years in the education sector in Tanzania. I work with communities in Rural Tanzania to improve the learning environment (renovation and construction of infrastructures) water and sanitation. I also advocate for girls’ education and empower them on life skills, prevention and reporting all forms of violence, Sexual Reproductive Health and rights, and Menstrual Hygiene management. I also advocate for the reintegration of teen mothers back into school. Through my work, I have developed skills in gender mainstreaming, advocacy, and community mobilization. I also have more than ten years’ experience in conducting Research and use research findings for advocacy.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion