Human Rights Sentinel

Human Rights Sentinel is your voice in the fight for justice, shining a light on the hidden and overlooked struggles for basic freedoms worldwide. We explore the stories and issues that are often suppressed or ignored by mainstream media and international powers—exposing the impact of political and global interests on human dignity. Join us as we champion the rights of every person, everywhere, in pursuit of a world where equality and justice prevail.

Contributors

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Musaffa Akhawan

Mustafa Akhwand is the founder and Executive Director of Shia Rights Watch (SRW).

His peace advocacy efforts span from West to East as he facilitates non-violence on the ground in war-ridden nations such as Iraq. He founded the Shia Rights Watch, which focuses on the humanitarian rights of Shia Muslims in 2011.

Mustafa Hold BCS (Bachelor of Computer Science) and BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) and MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University focusing on Dynamic of Violence. Mustafa has also led facilitation, mediation, and peace-building programs in places such as Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Senge Sering

Mr. Senge Sering is a researcher and human rights advocate. He was born in Pakistan-occupied- Gilgit-Baltistan. He has written extensively about the sufferings of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan and raised these issues regularly at international fora. He has worked extensively on revival of linguistic identity of the region and its cultural linkage with Tibet.

Currently, Mr. Sering is running the Washington DC based Institute for Gilgit Baltistan Studies, which has a firm commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights in Gilgit Baltistan and holds conferences to disseminate information on local autonomy and democracy, extremism and terrorism, demilitarization and cross-border trade, environmental sustainability and preservation of indigenous culture. Since inception in 2010, the Institute has established partnerships in the United Nations, the US Congress, the British and the European Parliaments as well as think tanks and academic institutions.