Affaf Ahmed
Member Asia Pacific Youth Advisory Group @Undp In Asia And The Pacific
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WORK HISTORY
Member Asia Pacific Youth Advisory Group @Undp In Asia And The Pacific
Member for Asia Pacific Youth Advisory Group (YAG) on Environmental and Climate Justice by UNDP in Asia and the Pacific, UNEP, and UN Human Rights - AsiaRepresenting Pakistan as a Member of YAGRepresented the voices and concerns of young people in the Asia-Pacific region on environmental governance and climate justice in the programming of the sponsoring UN agenciesIdentified challenges and opportunities for environmental and climate justice in national, sub-regional, and regional contextsReviewed the Environmental Human Rights Defenders (EHRD) toolkit to adapt it for youth environmental defenders and activistsSupported visibility, advocacy and outreach on the programmes and activities of the sponsoringUN agenciesFacilitated and organised trainings on security and protection for young environmental defenders and climate activistsParticipating in activities on environmental and climate justice led by the involved UNagenciesIdentified best practices on climate response, to ensure human rights-based approach on environmental issues, to improve and deliberate for awareness and policy making on business and human rights.
EDUCATION
Beaconhouse School System
O level, Sciences
Forman Christan College, Lahore
Intermediate , Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
University of Nottingham Malaysia
International Summer School Program, Politics, Culture and Media
Lahore School of Economics
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Economics
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
MSc Human Rights, Sociology
SKILLS
ABOUT AFFAF AHMED
Human Rights Graduate | Climate Change & Sustainability Activist | Public Policy & Governance Enthusiast | Business & Human Rights Professional MSc Human Rights graduate from London School of Economics with a strong background in human rights, climate justice, sustainability, business and human rights, grants writing/managing, fundraising and public policy. Currently Strategy Coordinator at London based INGO and Research Assistant at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Sussex, I focus on human rights, governance, development, and policy research.As a Member from Pakistan for the UN Asia-Pacific Youth Advisory Group on Environmental & Climate Justice, I contribute to youth-led climate action and advocacy. Previously, I worked with UNDP Pakistan for the National Commission for Human Rights and the EU’s Huqooq-e-Pakistan Project, shaping policies on human rights and governance.An avid public speaker, I engage in discussions on global governance, sustainability & ethical business practices, environmental issues, and social justice. Passionate about driving impactful change at the intersection of policy, research, and real life impacts.
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