International Organization for Transitional Justice and Peace
Board of Directors
Meet our exceptional Board of Directors: a diverse team of experts, academics, officials, and defenders dedicated to combating international crimes, advocating for human rights, and ensuring justice in war-torn countries, with a current focus on Afghanistan.
Yama Rayeen
Chairperson
Criminal Justice Researcher, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Alumni, New York City University
Najiba Ayubi
Board Member
Former Director General of DHSA/The Killid Group, Leadership Member of the Afghanistan Supreme National Reconciliation Council, Human Rights Defender, and Journalist
Mohammad Naeem Nazari
Senior Advisor to the Board
Acting Director of Independent Human Rights Commission of Afghanistan (in Exile)
Aman Riazat
Board Member & Vice-Chairperson
Former Spokesperson of the Afghan Ministry of Justice, Journalist, and Human Rights Defender
The ITJP is established in memory of Glenn Selig, a dedicated crisis manager and former investigative reporter for Tampa’s FOX 13 News, as well as numerous Afghans, Americans, and international allies who lost their lives in a Taliban attack at the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul on January 20, 2018. Glenn was a tireless professional, loyal friend, loving husband, and devoted father. His mission in Kabul was to highlight Afghanistan’s progress in countering extremism and supporting democratic initiatives.
The attack, carried out by the Taliban’s Haqqani Network, underscores Afghanistan’s brutal challenges. Sirajuddin Haqqani, the network’s leader, currently serves as the Taliban’s Minister of Interior, enjoying power and impunity. Despite the tragedy, Glenn’s legacy inspires ITJP’s commitment to justice for all victims of such atrocities. Through advocacy and action, ITJP honors Glenn’s memory by striving for a world where violence has no place and justice and peace prevail.
