We are a collective of intergenerational advocates, practitioners, activists, experts and allies connected by a belief that justice must be co-created.
Be a part of a dynamic team and a network of dedicated allies.
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Team
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How it Began
“Future Rights was not born out of ambition — it was born out of discomfort, and a sense of responsibility I could no longer ignore.
It began in places where silence was loudest — in detention centres in Afghanistan, where boys recited their dreams through iron bars. In makeshift shelters where girls, survivors of violence and silence, whispered stories the world had already forgotten. In checkpoints and courtrooms, where children labelled as ‘migrants,’ ‘combatants,’ or simply ‘unwanted,’ were stripped of liberty because of who they were or where they came from.
I remember their faces — the exhaustion, the quiet defiance. Working with them, I realised the scale of what was broken. The system I was part of — the humanitarian and human rights machinery I once believed in — was not transforming reality, it was managing it. We spoke of protection, but built walls. We designed programs, but rarely shared power.
The world around us was hardening. Autocracies rising, civic spaces shrinking, impunity spreading like a quiet contagion. I felt powerless, and complicit — sheltered by privilege, watching systems preserve inequality in the name of order.
That realisation became my turning point. I could no longer accept a system that rewarded stagnation and called it stability. I knew we had to imagine alternatives — especially for children and youth living at the intersection of exclusion.
Future Rights was born from that reckoning — from the decision to say no to complicity and yes to courage. A space for lived experience to lead, for evidence to serve justice, and for those most affected to shape the systems meant to protect them.
In a world losing its sense of fairness, we chose to begin again — differently, and together.”
Zeudi Liew, Founder, Future Rights
​​How We Work
Future Rights APS is a non-profit organisation for social promotion, registered in Italy and governed by a transparent, flexible structure.
Our work is guided by:
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A Board of Directors ensuring compliance, ethics, and integrity.
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An Advisory Group of youth, experts, and allies shaping strategy.
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A Global Network of Collaborators who bring passion, not titles, to build real impact.
Together, we are rethinking how change happens — from local voices to global systems, from frustration to action.
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Why We Exist
Future Rights exists to challenge injustice and reimagine power.
We create systems that listen — not impose; collaborate — not dictate.
Our purpose is simple yet radical:
To protect futures by putting leadership back into the hands of those who live the consequences.
We work alongside youth, adolescents, and grassroots changemakers, helping them turn their lived realities into strategies for social and systemic change.
Through the ELEVATE Model, we translate lived experience into evidence, solidarity, and action — building bridges between local movements and global accountability.
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What We Believe
There can be no peace without justice, and no justice without participation.
The cracks in the humanitarian and human rights landscape call for bold alternatives, not minor reforms.
Future Rights stands for those alternatives — evidence-based, inclusive, and youth-led.
We are here to question what’s broken, to build what’s fair, and to ensure that every young person has the power to shape the world they inherit.
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Meet the Team
At Future Rights, diversity is not symbolic — it is the structure itself. We ensure balanced representation across age, gender, geography, and lived experience, grounding every decision in dialogue and equity.
Zeudi Liew , Founder
Zeudi is a child protection expert with over a decade of experience in long-term protection, fragile environments, and development settings, focusing on programmes and policies including, but not limited to, children and youth affected by migration and conflict.
With Master’s degrees in Human Rights and Conflict Management, as well as in Behavioural Ecology as part of her Biology studies, Zeudi has started her career looking into water resource management through human rights based approach and conflict management in rural areas in Nepal, and since then she has devoted her career to amplifying the voices and defending the rights of young people across various regions, including the Middle East, Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, the Balkans, and Nepal, and more recently, in European contexts.
Her work ranges from grassroots initiatives to policy advisory roles, offering strategic guidance and capacity building to national authorities, NGOs, and UN agencies. Fluent in English, a native speaker of Italian, and proficient in French, she combines expertise in evidence-based research, programme management, and strategy design.
Zeudi is dedicated in bridging gaps between institutions, humanitarian organisations, and civil society actors, transforming research and practical experience into informed programmes, policies, and advocacy efforts.
Of half Chinese Malaysian and half Italian heritage, she embraces cultural diversity and creativity. She is passionate about the visual arts, writing, crafting homemade natural remedies with flowers and herbs, as well as climbing and practising yoga.
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Carlo Resta
Engineer and Researcher
Carlo is a researcher with a unique blend of expertise in civil engineering and a passion for the people who inhabit the spaces he studies. With a PhD from the University of Pisa, where he explored innovative data analysis methods to safeguard the iconic Tower of Pisa, Carlo’s curiosity goes far beyond the structures themselves.
He is about to begin a Master’s in Human Rights and Conflict Management at the Scuola Sant'Anna of Pisa, further broadening his scope towards global issues of justice and sustainability.
Now working as a freelance consultant, Carlo also shares his knowledge by teaching an introductory programming course to PhD students. Since 2015, he has been actively involved with Ingegneria Senza Frontiere (Engineering Without Borders), where he served as national director from 2018 to 2021. His international experience includes collaborating with El Comedor Estudiantil in Nepal on projects focused on safe water access and seismic resilience.
In his free time, Carlo enjoys singing, fixing things, and hiking—though he admits he is bad at yoga!
Giorgio Alfonso De Santis
Junior Project Assistant and Proposal Writer
Giorgio holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Bologna and a Master’s in International Relations from Milan. He is passionate about international cooperation and aims to work as a Project Manager, particularly in projects focused on education and youth inclusion.He gained hands-on experience through the Universal Civil Service in Tirana, Albania (2023–2024), working with a local NGO on children’s rights, school activities, and fundraising. He also collaborated with a youth center offering informal education through creative arts, helping to build partnerships for international volunteer exchanges via the European Solidarity Corps.To deepen his skills, Giorgio completed a Master in EU Project Design and a specialized training on development project planning with the NGO VIS.Currently, he is based in Tbilisi, Georgia, volunteering as an Assistant Project Manager for Caritas Czech Republic through the European Solidarity Corps – Humanitarian Aid program, where he focuses on project development, monitoring, and reporting.In his free time, Giorgio enjoys exploring new cuisines, binge-watching TV series, and spending time with animals.
Namawejje hajarah is a dedicated survivor advocate at Mutera global healing and an Ignite Philanthropy (SPROUT) fellow with two years of experience advocating for survivors of sexual violence. She is passionate about child safety and wellbeing holding a bachelor's degree in community development and social justice. As an advocate for change, she remains committed to creating a safer, more supportive environment for vulnerable populations.
She has recently co-founded Hand Against Child Marriage.
In her free time, she enjoys reading novels for children which inspires her to continue advocating for their rights and wellbeing. She also enjoys listening to soothing music that brings comfort and peace in her life.
Namawejje Hajarah
Survivor Advocate for Social and Gender Justice
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Nadia Bamoshmoosh
Legal Researcher and Advocate for Human Rights
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Nadia is the project officer of the Master in Human Rights and Conflict Management at the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa. Her background as an Italian-Yemeni young woman has shaped Nadia's identity. Indeed, with a passion for research and advocacy on topics related to migration, women and vulnerable people's rights, Nadia is committed to be the voice for the voiceless and empower individuals and communities at a local and international level.
Nadia holds a Law degree and a Master in Human Rights, the same for which she is now working. During her academic career she has volunteered for many associations, including Good World Citizen, a Florence-based organization which promoted a multicultural and human rights-oriented society. She also volunteers as the Advocacy and Active Citizenship Lead for FEMYSO, to promote Muslims youth's rights across Europe. Also, in the last two years Nadia has also interned for many renowned organizations and research institutes, including INTERSOS with which she was deployed in the Iraqi Kurdish region, and IAI, one of the most important Italian think tanks.
In her free time, Nadia enjoys travelling, discovering new areas of the world whenever she can!
Heather Johns
Social Media Strategist
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Alice Lucchini
Master Student in Human Rights and Conflict Management
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Giulia Desideri
Master Student in Human Rights and Conflict Management
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Heather is a social media strategist and digital storyteller with 8+ years of experience in content creation, digital marketing, and community building. She is passionate about using communication as a tool for social impact and advocacy. Based in Barcelona, she supports Future Rights APS as Youth Communications Coordinator. With experience in social justice communications, she amplifies youth-led movements, designing content that drives visibility, engagement, and solidarity. She believes in the power of digital tools to shift narratives, connect communities, and support change.
Alice is a student at the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, pursuing a master's degree in Human Rights and Conflict Management. After obtaining a degree in International Studies at Leiden University, in The Hague, Netherlands, and completing a minor programme in Middle Eastern Studies in Cairo, Egypt, she is now deepening her knowledge of the humanitarian field.
She is passionate about human rights, migration, gender issues and political activism, especially focusing on the MENA region. During her time in the Netherlands, she has been active in the MENA student association and committed to activism for student rights. As she obtained her BA, she had the opportunity to volunteer in the field with people on the move along the Balkan route, working in advocacy and providing humanitarian assistance. Along with the master’s, she is now writing articles about international relations for online platforms.
In her free time, Alice loves travelling to discover new cultures, taking pictures, hiking and horse riding in the mountains!
Giulia is an Italian student with a multidisciplinary background in global governance and human rights. She is currently enrolled in the Master’s program in Human Rights and Conflict Management at the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, where she focuses on international law, humanitarian protection, and conflict resolution.
Over the past few years, she has gained hands-on experience in various contexts—including Nigeria, Spain, and Italy—working with migrant former minors, homeless people, and displaced communities. She has designed and led educational programs in emergency settings, while also providing social support, reintegration assistance, and frontline aid to migrants.
With a strong interest in child protection and forced migration, Giulia combines academic research with practical engagement to promote inclusion, dignity, and social justice.
Passionate about environmental issues, she is actively involved in the scouting movement and various volunteer initiatives. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and exploring new hobbies—from theatre to crochet—with a creative and curious spirit.
Niamh Purcell
M Climate Justice Advisor & Youth Activist
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Niamh is an 18-year-old climate justice advisor and youth activist from southeast Ireland, passionate about advancing children and young people’s participation in environmental governance. She works with the Right to a Healthy Environment Campaign at the Council of Europe, serves as a Youth Climate Justice Advisor for the Children’s Rights International Network (CRIN), and is a personal advisor to the UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change and Human Rights, with whom she co-hosts ClimateRights4Kids. A Social Science student in Ireland, Niamh has written extensively on youth participation in climate policy and is the author of “Being The Solution”, a book exploring the power of youth voice in climate justice.
Niamh began her activism in 2021 with the Irish Schools’ Sustainability Network (ISSN) and later became a Young Advisor for Ireland’s first Children and Young People’s Assembly on Biodiversity Loss, helping to design and facilitate the process that produced 58 Calls-to-Action for the Irish Government. She has since spoken at major national and international conferences — including the International Conference on Youth Climate Justice (UCC/UN) — and continues to advocate for intergenerational and environmental rights, guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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