“My name is Almeera Khalid (she/her), and I am honoured to submit my nomination for the Board of Directors and Global Delegation of Amnesty International Canada. As a long-time advocate for human rights, youth empowerment, and racial justice, I bring a unique combination of grassroots activism, public policy expertise, and governance experience that strongly aligns with Amnesty’s vision for transformative leadership.
My journey with Amnesty began over a decade ago as a Youth Advocate, where I helped mobilize young people on human rights issues. I served as the National Activist Coordinator for the Midwest AIUSA. I went on to serve as Vice President and President of the Amnesty International chapter at the University of Toronto, and later as a member of the National Youth Action and Advisory Committee (NYAAC). In that role, I advocated for meaningful youth inclusion in national strategy and decision-making. A highlight of my tenure was proposing what has now become Amnesty’s Youth Portal—a national platform to centralize and strengthen youth engagement.
Professionally, I currently serve as Public Policy Manager at the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, where I lead anti-racism policy and research initiatives that inform national conversations and institutional practices. Previously, I worked as a Policy Specialist at UNICEF Canada, advancing child rights in both Canadian and international contexts. My work consistently centres equity, decolonization, and rights-based frameworks that elevate historically marginalized communities.
Academically, I hold a Master’s degree in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies from the University of Oxford, equipping me with a global perspective on systems of displacement, protection, and justice. This complements my on-the-ground work in youth engagement, racial equity, and systems change.
I bring to this role not only passion, but also practice: from leading campaigns to shaping public policy to stewarding inclusive governance models. I am committed to strengthening Amnesty’s movement—ensuring it is bold, inclusive, and grounded in community.”
