Core Team
Executive Team
Founder & Executive Director - Bangladesh
Tafhimur founded Act for Displaced with an aim to engage young people in advocating for the most vulnerable group of people in the world and raise awareness on their rights. With over a decade of non-profit work in countries across Asia, he has developed strategic leadership and communication skills. With AFD, he aims to bring together young people to advocate for the displaced people.
Editor, Migration - Lebanon
A Canadian-Lebanese researcher, an Assistant Professor of Migration Studies at the Lebanese American University, a Fellow at University of London's Internal Displacement Research Program and a Scholar in Forced Displacement at University of Ottawa’s Human Rights Research and Education Centre. She holds a PhD in International Relations and Diplomacy with an emphasis on Asylum, Refugees and Security.
Editor, Humanitarian Law - Bangladesh
A Barrister-at-Law, called to the Bar at The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, he has had professional legal experience in various capacities in England, Bangladesh, The Netherlands and in Cambodia. He was a Lincoln’s Inn Scholar to both the International Criminal Court and the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, where he worked in the prosecution trial and appeal teams respectively.
Advisor - USA
Retired American teacher and author of the book ‘HEAR ME’, a rare collection of interviews with Iranian, Syrian, Pakistani, Afghan, and Iraqi refugees, Greek nationals, and international volunteers of the refugee crisis. Whether it’s a 19-year-old Syrian who refuses to kill anyone, a poor Greek housewife, or a disillusioned ex-U.S. Marine, all suffer in a geo-political world indifferent to their cries for peace and justice.
Editor, Law - India
Mr. Prabhpreet Singh is working as Assistant Professor of Law at Manipal University Jaipur. Pro-Bono Research Advisor South Ural State University, Russia. He’s also serving as an Editorial Board Member of Brazilian Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution - RBADR. Currently, he’s pursuing a Ph.D. at School of Law, Manipal University Jaipur. He’s also a Reviewer in a journal entitled ‘International Relations and Diplomacy’.
Operations Team
Lead, Legal Research - Bangladesh
She's serving as a Lecturer in Law at European University of Bangladesh. She completed her LLB and LLM from Eastern University and MEd. from BRAC University. She represented her team twice at the intl. round Jessup competition in Washington DC.
Lead, Research & Insights - India
A legal researcher and passionate about the legal aspects and human rights of displaced and refugees around the world. She aims to contribute her time and career to advocate for the rights of the victims of human rights violations.
Strategic Analyst - Bangladesh
A young research professional, strategic thinker, and a policy advocate. Currently, she is pursuing her bachelor's degree at the Department of International Relations, University of Chittagong. She’s passionate to work for the displaced people.
Lead , News Content - Bangladesh
A young professional with a broad set of skills applicable across different sectors and roles. I’ve four years of non-profit and humanitarian working experience in different capacities. I love investing my time for the benefit of those who need it most.
Humanitarian Content Team
Humanitarian Content Writer - Netherlands
Abiola Giwa is a Nigerian human rights activist, writer, and lawyer. He holds a Master's degree in Public International Law at Utrecht University, Netherlands. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in International Criminal Law at the University of Amsterdam.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Egypt
I currently work as a fundraising and proposal writer for a developmental NGO; called CEOSS, one of the oldest NGOs in Egypt. I am a passionate person about volunteering my time and make use of my skills to help others and create an impact.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Belgium
Completed a Master's degree in International Relations at the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. I have been interested in migration issues for years and want to to advocate for the rights of the most vulnerable people.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Lebanon
A researcher whose interests span Postcolonial and Decolonial theories as well as migration studies. I hold a bachelor’s in Anthropology from the American University of Beirut and pursuing a Master’s in Race, Ethnicity at University College London.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Myanmar
A Rohingya refugee currently staying at the world largest Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh. I’m a Humanitarian worker and a poet. I am also advocating for the rights and justice of my Rohingya community staying in the camps and around the world.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Ireland
Dervla holds a BA in Human Rights from NUI Galway and a Masters in Humanitarian Action and International Cooperation from Kalu University. She is passionate about human rights and advocacy, particularly for refugees and asylum seekers.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Italy
A committed Human Rights advocate. Graduated with a Master in Human Rights Law at the University of Edinburgh. Human rights has always been a common factor, recently I’ve approached social and environmental sustainability at EY.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Bangladesh
A Deputy Manager, M&E and Research at BRAC. He studied Entrepreneurship, MBA (IBA), and Law from University of Dhaka and Bangladesh University of Professionals and a Japanese language course from Sophia University, Japan.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Uganda
A researcher on refugee protection in Uganda. Worked with American Refugee Committee, Action Africa Help International, and Africa Relief Organisation. Graduated a Masters of Refugees and Migration Studies, Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Belgium
I earned a BA in Humanitarian Studies from Fordham University, USA and earned a graduate certificate in education policy from the University of Massachusetts. Now I’m pursuing an MSc in Educational Studies at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Estonia
I am currently doing my MA in Human Rights in Digital Society at Tallinn University. I want to mobilize the skills and expertise from different fields to help the vulnerable and displaced by vocalizing the disadvantages they are exposed to.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Cyprus
Pursuing a double degree in International and European Law at University of Leuven and University of Zurich. She completed her Bachelor in Law from Coventry University. Previously, she worked in UN Mission in Cyprus and also worked in Palestine.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Netherlands
LLM in international law from Tilburg University and LLM in human rights from the University of Edinburgh. Previously worked on migration, nationality deprivation and statelessness, but also passionate about women’s rights and climate change issue.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Norway
I hold a master’s in Global Development and a bachelor’s in Political Science. I worked for international aid and development organizations, mostly in Norway and Iran. I’m strongly dedicated to social justice, gender equality, and human rights.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Colombia
Laura has a master’s degree in Migration Studies at the University of Sussex and a bachelor’s degree in International Relations. She previously worked as researcher in peacebuilding initiatives in Colombia. She is passionate about human rights.
Humanitarian Content Writer - Australia
I am passionate about justice and human rights. Growing up in Lebanon, I had a keen awareness for the Palestinians, the violence they have suffered at the hand of Israel and the continuous dispossession they face every single day.
Creative & Digital Outreach Team
Technical Lead - Bangladesh
A coder and developer since the age of 11. I started learning early and developed several sophisticated web platforms and mobile apps that benefits people. I love to solve problems through coding.
Creative Lead - Bangladesh
Completed a Bachelor in CSE from Daffodil International University and worked with several organizations for over 5 years. He's passionate to utilize his creative ideas and produce creative contents.
Creative Visual Analyst - Bangladesh
A passionate learner of visual design and arts. I have expertise in doing research and developing creative content to the demands. I love gaming and learning new things in my leisure time.
Research Team
Research Intern - Bangladesh
I'm currently studying at the Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies at the University of Dhaka. I'm interested in the internal displacement issues in Bangladesh as well the Rohingya forced migration from Myanmar.
Research Intern - Croatia
She holds a BSc in Politics, Psychology & Law from the University of Amsterdam and a MSc in International Crimes & Conflict from Vrije University. She researched on Yazidi genocide and transitional justice in the Western Balkan region.
Research Intern - United Kingdom
She graduated from The University of Derby (LLB Law) with a first class honours and completed her legal education (LPC/LLM) with commendation at Nottingham Law School. She has a passion for refugee rights and human rights law.
Research Intern - Belgium
I have a Bachelor’s in Law and a Master’s in Human Rights Law with specialization in migration. I recently completed a legal service traineeship at European Parliament. My interests are human rights, refugee/asylum law, gender and how they all intersect.
Research Intern - Spain
I studied a dual degree in International Studies and Business Administration. I can speak four languages, namely Spanish, Dutch, English and French and have lived in four different countries. I have worked for 6 months in a small human rights firm.
Research Intern - Kenya
He holds a Master’s in Forced Migration Kenya. He worked as a Research Assistant at the Center for Human Rights, Gender and Migration at Washington University in St Louis. He is currently Climate Change and Migration Focal Point at UN-MGCY.
Research Intern - Sweden
I’ve a Bachelor’s in International Relations and am currently pursuing a Master's in Crisis Management and Peacebuilding. I’ve a special interest in human rights and refugee issues, and would love to contribute to sustainable projects for them in the future.
Research Intern - Ireland
Currently I’m pursuing an Erasmus Mundus Masters in Security, intelligence and strategic studies at Glasgow University, Dublin City University and Charles University. I am interested in armed conflict and geopolitics in Asia, particularly in South East Asia.
Research Intern - Vietnam
She is working as a research assistant in various projects focusing on migration, and ICT4D. She holds a BA in Economics from the University of Economics HCMC, and STUST Taiwan. Her passion includes advocacy for rights of refugees and migrant workers.