Dr. Malik Nadeem Abid is a seasoned diplomat and global human rights defender with over 30 years of service in peacebuilding, community empowerment, legal and immigration advocacy, healthcare education, and the advancement of women and youth.
He serves as Secretary General of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), New York, and as a Permanent Observer to the United Nations. Dr. Abid has organized international peace conferences at the United Nations and the U.S. Capitol, and has spoken at hundreds of global forums, including in conflict zones and academic institutions worldwide.
His 2018 United Nations speech on the Status of Women has reached over 485 million viewers globally. He is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service from U.S. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., and holds an Honorary Doctorate in Human Rights and Peacebuilding (2023).