User:Samim, Suraj

Suraj Samim

Born: July 27, 2000, Afghanistan Nationality: Afghan Occupation: Internationalist, Refugee Leader, Social Activist and Human rights defender

Early Life and Education Suraj Samim, also known by his alias Abdul Aziz Poya, was born in Afghanistan and raised amidst the socio-political turbulence of the region. Following the fall of the Afghan government to the Taliban in 2021, he fled to Iran as a refugee, living there until 2023.

Education: Universidad Austral, Buenos Aires: Bachelor’s in International Relations (2023–2027) Kabul University: Bachelor’s in Literature (2016–2019) Language Studies: Turkish at YEE Kabil (2017–2019) Career Suraj has worked across diverse fields since the age of 15, including public service, advocacy, and leadership:

Trade Policy Officer, Ministry of Industry and Commerce (Afghanistan): Focused on trade relations with South Asia and China. President of UNITALKS Afghanistan: Led initiatives to empower Afghan youth through public speaking and social engagement. Writer at Afghan Digest: Highlights refugee issues and personal experiences to influence global policymakers. Founder & President of ISFAR: Spearheads the International Student Festival in Argentina to foster cultural exchange and youth empowerment. Activism and Advocacy A staunch advocate for refugee rights and education, Suraj has participated in numerous international platforms:

Represented Afghanistan at global events like ISWINT (Romania), WYIMUN (London), and NBVIMUN. Advocated for child protection as a former UNICEF Afghanistan youth member. Engaged in projects, focusing on evacuating and supporting vulnerable Afghan women. Awards and Recognitions Champion Evaluator: United People Global (2022) Speaker of the Month: UNITALKS (2020) Languages and Skills Suraj is a hyperpolyglot, fluent in 12 languages, including Persian, Spanish, English, Turkish, Russian, and Portuguese. His expertise includes policy analysis, public speaking, and multicultural diplomacy.

Publications Suraj has authored several thought-provoking articles:

Stolen Futures: Taliban's Ideological Grip on Girls' Education Taliban's Engagement at Third Doha Meeting: A Diplomatic Gambit Amidst Global Tensions Nicaragua's Diplomatic Relations with Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan Threaten Global Stability Personal Beliefs and Vision Suraj firmly believes that education is power and views it as the key to creating meaningful change and fostering peace globally. He is inspired to write a book about Afghanistan, reflecting on its history, struggles, and aspirations for a better future.

Contact Information LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/surajsamim Instagram Blog: @surajsamim