Who We Are
About Ubuntu Human Rights International
UHRI teaches human rights in the classroom and non-traditional settings to encourage better understanding of human rights and enable people to protect their rights and the rights of others. By teaching human rights through all means—from conferences and workshops to hip-hop and dance—our hope is that the message of UBUNTU will someday spread around the world.
Our Mission
1. To revive Human Rights and Democracy in all parts of the World with the idea of Ubuntu, which means “the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity.”
2. To educate, and Promote Human rights locally, provincially, nationally and internationally by utilizing the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations.
3. To facilitate networks in forwarding human rights and democracy around the World.
4. To seek the advocacy and realization of human rights at local, provincial, national and international levels by forwarding African Charter on human rights people’s rights and United Nations human right declaration.
5. To forward African Charter on Human Rights and People Rights.
6.To revive human rights, not only in all African Countries, but to highlight the local, provincial, national and international human rights abuses.
Committed to promoting, educating, advocating and protecting human rights for all
Meet the UHRI Team
Yasin Kiraga, President/Executive Director and CEO
Yasin (born 1985) is a Graduate Political Science and International Relations University of British Columbia. He is Vancouver based Political Scientist, Public Relations and Human Rights Consultant. He is the president and Founder of Front Line Public Relations and Communications International and Ubuntu Human Rights International. He founded Bring back our girls in Vancouver, a Human Rights Group dedicated for campaign awareness for against to promote Democracy, justice, freedom, liberty, teaching, promoting and defending Human Rights, using the United Nations Declarations for Human Rights. Yasin, is a leader, mentor and community activist and organizer. He is a expert in public speaking, campaign and mediation. Yasin has 10 year working with refugees, asylum seekers in United Nations High Commission for Refugees and Jesuit Refugee Services in Malawi. He experienced Refugee Status Appeal trainer, interpreter, translator and 5 years teaching experience instructor and teacher for Refugees in Malawi. He taught in Several School in Rwanda, Burundi and Refugee in Malawi, Tanzania, Mozambique and South Africa as a Jesuit Refugee Service and .U.N.H.C.R Assignments in Refugee Camps. He worked with U.N.H.C.R. UN. And JRS (Jesuit Refugee Services) Prominent Lawyers from USA, Canada and Geneva in Switzerland. And worked with Refugee Determination Unit with Malawi government. He has legal training in refugees and Asylum advocacy and Human Rights protection from U.H.C.R and JRS.
Senator Mobina Jaffer, Member at large
Senator Mobina Jaffer represents the province of British Columbia in the Senate of Canada, where she chairs the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights. Appointed to the Senate on June 13, 2001 by the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, she is the first Muslim senator, the first African-born senator, and the first senator of South Asian descent. Senator Jaffer also sits as a member of the Senate’s Anti-terrorism and Legal and Constitutional Affairs committees.Most recently Senator Jaffer chaired a Senate study on the sexual exploitation of children in Canada and the need for national action. A champion of Canada’s linguistic bilingualism, she advocates measures to advance the use of English and French in communities across Canada. As public safety has assumed a significant place in national debate and policy, Senator Jaffer raised awareness on the abuse of profiling in counterterrorism measures and the fundamental imperative to respect privacy, human rights, and the rule of law. Communities are at the heart of any successful policy initiative and progress; Senator Jaffer works to engage communities in protecting human rights, celebrating Canada’s diversity, and promoting progress.Senator Jaffer served as Canada’s Special Envoy for Peace in Sudan from 2002 to 2006. From 2002 to 2005, she chaired the Canadian Committee on Women, Peace, and Security. Senator Jaffer is often invited to speak at international conferences on security issues and the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, which “urges all actors to increase the participation of women and incorporate gender perspectives in all United Nations peace and security efforts” and “calls on all parties to conflict to take special measures to protect women and girls from gender-based violence, particularly rape and other forms of sexual abuse, in situations of armed conflict.” As a grandmother, women’s rights and children’s rights are central to Senator Jaffer’s advocacy.
Mohammad Sadegh Rezaeizadeh
In the spirit of universal benevolence, Mohammad Sadegh Rezaeizadeh, affectionately known as Nick, embarks on his journey with a deep-rooted belief in the Zoroastrian triad of “Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds.” Hailing from a picturesque coastal city near the Caspian Sea in Iran, where his family was part of a minority, Nick faced challenges that shaped his resolve.
Encountering social discrimination and unjust labels early in life, he chose to channel his experiences into positive action. In 1999, at the young age of 14, he joined the Red Cross, pledging to uphold its seven fundamental principles. During this time, he delivered his first speech on human rights, positive self-belief, and universal respect at his school.
Nick’s academic journey led him to pursue a bachelor’s degree in social science research, a field where he not only excelled but also began contributing significantly from his second semester, spanning local, national, and international arenas. His passion for societal improvement manifested in his founding of a charity and a climbing group during his undergraduate studies, demonstrating his belief in the power of community and physical endeavor as mediums for positive change.
A significant period of his life was spent in mandatory military service, where he served as a social research officer. It was during this time that he penned an insightful article on social pathology and human rights, garnering first-place recognition for his work and a commendation for integrating sociological concepts into practical solutions for enhancing group life.
After completing his master’s degree in Sociology, Nick embarked on an eight-year tenure as a Sociology Instructor at the Tehran University of Applied Sciences. His professional career spans over 14 years of research experience across esteemed institutions like the Higher Education Planning Research Institute and the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology, among others. He played pivotal roles in monitoring, controlling, and evaluating major international visual arts festivals for Iranian students and ascended to the role of CEO of Raya Gostar Publishing, where he has published 35 books in the humanities.
Seeking to broaden his horizons, Nick relocated to Vancouver, where he pursued an MBA at the University Canada West, specializing in Human Resource Management, as a CPHR Candidate. It was here that he serendipitously discovered UBUNTU International Human Rights, located in the very building he resided in. This coincidence, coupled with personal signs and a profound connection discovered through a DNA test linking him to Thomas Jefferson, reaffirmed his life’s calling toward human rights advocacy.
As the Research and Education Coordinator for UBUNTU, Nick has significantly contributed to the understanding and dissemination of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, highlighting its ancient roots back to Cyrus the Great. His work has received accolades and recognition from governmental and civic leaders, underlining his commitment to fostering a global community bound by respect and equality.
Nick’s life philosophy intertwines with his professional endeavors, guided by the belief in contributing positively to the world’s tapestry. His respect for the African continent and its historical significance in human origin underscores his dedication to nurturing a universal kinship among all. Through his work, he aims to sow seeds of knowledge and human rights, cultivating a legacy that transcends generations, much like the enduring wisdom of Cyrus the Great, who established the first universal declaration of human rights.
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