International Organization for Transitional Justice and Peace

Our Team

Fight for Justice & Lasting Peace. Our dedicated ITJP team, diverse, educated, and passionate, works tirelessly for human rights.

Meet Our People

Meet our extraordinary Board of Directors – a diverse group of experts, academics, former officials, and justice seekers from Afghanistan and beyond, committed to combatting international crimes, advocating for human rights, and ensuring justice in war-torn countries

Yama Rayeen
Chairperson

Criminal Justice Researcher, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Alumni, New York City University

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Aman Riazat
Board Member & Vice Chair

Former Spokesperson of the Afghan Ministry of Justice, Journalist, and Human Rights Defender

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Najiba Ayubi
Board Member

Former Director General of DHSA/The Killid Group, Leadership Member of the Supreme National Reconciliation Council, Human Rights Defender, and Journalist

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Kevin Rardin
Board Member

Mohammad Naim Nazari
Senior Advisory Member to the board

Acting Director of Independent Human Rights Commission of Afghanistan (in Exile)

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Mohammad Kabirov
Board Member

Director of Foundation for Intercultural Integration, Editor of @AzdaTv, Journalist and Human Rights Activist

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Meet Us

The knowledgeable workforce of ITJP consists of nationality- and background-diverse country experts, attorneys, journalists, campaigners, and academics. These professionals carry out fact-finding trips, look into cases of human rights violations, and provide unbiased reports on the state of human rights. Their information is then utilized in our focused advocacy to advance justice and human rights globally.

Hawa Dem
Hawa Dem Data Coordinator
BA in Criminal Justice (John Jay College of Criminal Justice) + AD in Criminal Justice (Hostos Community College). Human rights certified. Qualified in Business Communication and Private Law (Bamako, Mali). Based in the US
Sashi Windsor
Sashi Windsor Grant & Proposal Writer
MAS in Transitional Justice, Human Rights, and Rule of Law from Geneva Academy, LLB from Kotelawala Defence University. Over 5 years in legal research, transitional justice, gender justice, and peacebuilding, committed to ITJP's mission.
Iris He
Iris He Resource Center Coordinator​
Bachelor of Arts in Administrative Management. MA in International Law. Native in Chinese. Fluent in English. Volunteer. Research on civic education, civic action, and civil rights. Based in Shanghai, China. Committed to ITJP's mission.
Mammady Sissoko
Mammady Sissoko Trainer and Researcher
M.A. in International Criminal Justice from John Jay College, plus A.A. in Criminal Justice from Hostos Community College. Researched on Mali war crimes, volunteered with New York Police Department. Fluent in English, French.
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Wahab (Pseudonym) HR, Admin & Finance Manager
Experienced professional with 15+ years in national and international organizations, formerly Head of Department in Afghanistan's Parliament. Holds certificates from seminars and capacity-building programs, extensive volunteer experience.
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How it Works

Through our projects and initiatives, we strive to promote our vision by advocating for the prosecution of human rights criminals and ensuring that the most marginalized members of society have access to justice. Our work is grounded in a deep commitment to the principles of fairness and equality, and we believe that by providing support and resources to those in need, we can help create a world in which justice is truly served. Through our website, visitors can explore our various projects and learn how it works, as well as contribute to our ongoing efforts to promote human rights and justice.

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