I have been invited to participate in a session at the United Nations Human Rights Council from March 05th - 09th, 2023. The invitation comes from the Advocates for Human Rights (AHR).

See the message from Amy Berquist hereunder where she says:

" While in Geneva, participants will have the opportunity to participate in UN treaty body meetings as well as the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council. We will be intensively lobbying Council delegates in the lead-up to the UPRs in May. Our partners will be working alongside a team of staff and volunteer from The Advocates for Human Rights who will assist with all aspects of the program."

It is important that the Region has the opportunity to enter these spaces and actively engage in consultation with bodies and representatives who make decisions that can leave lasting impressions on us. Your donation, no matter how big or small represents an investment in the future of Trinidad and Tobago and by extension the Caribbean.

Any assistance provided will be greatly appreciated.

Bio of Khaleem Ali:

"Khaleem Ali is a 24-year-old graduate of the University of the West Indies with a Bachelor of Laws Degree (First Class Honours.) Khaleem is a proud alumnus of Bishop Anstey Trinity College East. currently serves as a Deputy CARICOM Youth Ambassador to the CARICOM Secretariat, Chief Operations Officer and Director of Youth Votes Matter and is an Executive Member of Greater Caribbean for Life. In 2021, Khaleem was named a finalist for the Oxford Rhodes Scholarship and in 2020 Khaleem was awarded the UWI Star Scholarship which recognises the top-performing student in each faculty. Khaleem is the recipient of the Dr Eric Williams Award from CXC and the holder of the "Best Debater" title from the National Youth Parliament. In 2022, Khaleem represented the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in the 11th Commonwealth Youth Parliament as Shadow Attorney General (Opposition) - his debate style, amendments and diplomacy skills were lauded by members of the National Parliament, Foreign delegations and presiding officers from across the Commonwealth. Khaleem was also named a finalist for 'Youth of the Year' in 2022 in the National Youth Awards. Khaleem aspires to a career in service and politics."