Ahmadiyya Times: Source/Credit: Grassroot Diplomat: Edited by Imran Jattala
London, UK: – Dr Iftikhar Ayaz, OBE, Consul General of the Tuvalu Islands, has been nominated for the first ever Grassroot Diplomat Initiative Awards.
According to a press release by Grassroot Diplimat, “the award looks to recognize outstanding diplomats and politicians in the UK for their dedication, commitment and selfless efforts in representing civilian matters at the highest level.”
Dr Ayaz – a well known International Human Rights activist – has been Nominated under the Social Driver category.
Dr Ayaz is a vocal advocate for better living conditions, well-being and welfare of refugees and asylum seekers and he is actively engaged with the UN High Commission for Refugees.
“He brings with him grassroots stories from camps in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Nepal and Malta to improve living conditions and protective rights with other civil servants,” the press release further stated.
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