About the Speaker
Md Saiful
Islam
Program Officer at the Human Rights Support Society
Saiful Islam is a human rights activist from Bangladesh committed to promoting peace, tolerance, and human rights. He has contributed to key initiatives, including fact-finding on the persecution of Rohingya people, enhancing community resilience during COVID-19, and empowering youth leaders to promote human rights. His work has been supported by organizations such as the European Union, National Endowment for Democracy, and UN Resident Coordinator. Saiful has focused on fostering peaceful coexistence between Rohingya and host communities, raising awareness of human rights, and advocating for civic engagement. He has represented the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) in international leadership programs and has published research on human rights.