Advocacy | Professional Experience | Fahim Abrar Abid
Experiences
Advocacy
Research
Law Practicing
Teaching
Internship
Volunteering
Leadership
Global Human Rights Defence (UN ECOSOC NGO)
Coordinator, Bangladesh Campaign
Jun 2024 - Present
The Hague, Netherlands (duty station: Dhaka)
Advocating for the recognition of Bangladesh Genocide through research and advocacy.
Leading the Bangladesh Campaign team consisting an extremely diverse group.
Maintaining internal and external communication with local and international partner organization.
Closely working and contributing to the Next Generation UN team in addition to my responsibilities.
Map of Justice
Legal Researcher
Mar 2023 - Present
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Operating research activities on the less explored socio-legal issues such as laws on forest protection, public nuisance and police detention.
Anchoring legal webinars with key stakeholders, experts and scholars.
Contributing to promoting social awareness with a view to establish a just society.
CEU Think Tank Project with Hungarian Association of NGOs for Development and Humanitarian Aid
Writer
Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
Budapest, Hungary (Hybrid)
Conducted research for fund eligibility of small NGOs from the European Union.
Dealt with EU NGO Policy and legal aspects of the project.
BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health
Field Research Assistant (Qualitative)
Jun 2023
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Conducted a research project launched by the COVID-19 Learning, Evidence and Research (CLEAR) Program on Digital Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR).
Assisted in recommending new policies through the findings of interviewing key stakeholders and analyzing existing policies.
Bandhu Social Welfare Society
Research Fellow
Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Facilitated qualitative research regarding Gender-Based Violence on Gender Diverse Populations in Bangladesh.
Interviewed people from backward communities and proposed effective policy implications from relevant international case study findings
Prepared reports for the gender-diverse working group of Rohingya refugees.
Preparing Skilled Worker Visa applications for individuals entering the UK.
Drafting Sponsorship Licenses and registering UK-based companies.
Assisting in writing Pre Action Protocol and Administrative Review.
Open Society University Network (OSUN)
Cyber Law Course Assistant of BRAC University
Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
New York, USA (Work Station Dhaka)
Coordinated with the course instructor Md. Saimum Reza Talukder (Senior Lecturer, School of Law, BRAC University) with reading materials and technical support.
Maintained communication with international students to facilitate their studies.
Supported expanding access to higher education for underserved students.
Global Human Rights defence Intern, Bangladesh Campaign
April 2024 - July 2024
The Hague, The Netherlands
Writing articles and reports on the 1971 Genocide.
Creating social media content for online awareness.
Advocating for the global recognition of the Bangladesh Genocide.
International and Scholarship Office, BRAC University
Summer Intern
Jul 2023 - Sep 2023
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Promoted the OSUN Study Abroad program at BRAC University by showcasing BRAC University as a desired destination to other OSUN campus students
Planned and conducted relevant and engaging indoor and outdoor activities for the exchange students, establishing cross-cultural communication.
Completed 100+ consultations counting 1600+ minutes of voluntary work.
Consulting Higher Education opportunities and Academic guidance for law students.
Assisting in writing University Admission applications and Scholarship applications.
Guiding in solving critical academic problems.
3 of my mentees secured admission and scholarships for higher studies in Bangladesh, Austria and Australia.
Amnesty International (Austria)
Project Members
Feb 2023 - Mar 2023
Vienna, Austria
Assisted in developing Amnesty’s signature project as part of the research partnership of my coursework .
Brac University Law Society
Secretary, Event Management
May 2021 - Feb 2023
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Operated various activities for the development of law students of Brac University, including arranging and hosting legal events, followed by competitions and court visits.
Made posters and wrote captions for conducting the social media activities of the club in addition to promoting the club on my campus.
Maintained connection with different communities of the legal arena, including students from different universities, legal practitioners and judges.
Brac University Entrepreneurship Development Forum
Assistant Director, Event Management
Oct 2020 - Dec 2022
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Organized entrepreneurial events on a regular basis.
Led around 30 members every semester and assisted them with their overall soft skill growth.
Assisted in arranging and participating in entrepreneurial competitions.
Editorial Intern
Jan 2022 - April 2022
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Edited and proofread articles that were published on the NILS website.
Generated social media post captions on contemporary legal topics.
Protect the Protest
Issues in Civic Engagement
Youth Generation
Co-founder
May 2017 - Jun 2021
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Through this student-led initiative, I have cooperated with my friends to raise monthly funds to organize workplace opportunities for approximately 50 people, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating strong leadership and community engagement skills in Mohammadpur, Dhaka.
Promoted the brands/startups of the student entrepreneurs of BRAC University.
Significant Events Organized
“Dialogue on Digital Laws and Freedom of Expression - Human Rights 75” in collaboration with UN Resident Coordinator Office (UNRC) and BRAC University.
“Youths’ Thoughts on the Concept of Human Rights in Bangladesh” with Map of Justice.
“Law Career: Know Your Pathways” with Brac University Law Society.
“Guide to Legal Research and Methodology” with Brac University Law Society.