Ajmal Ramyar is a current graduate student in the Master of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, specializing in Global Migration and Human Security. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kardan University, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Ajmal has experience in nonprofit leadership, youth engagement, and policy advocacy. He leads Afghans for Progressive Thinking (APT), a youth-led nonprofit in Afghanistan and Canada, where he has implemented national and international programs focused on education, human rights, and youth leadership. Under his leadership, APT has launched flagship initiatives including the Afghan Youth Representative Program to the United Nations (2025), mentorship for higher education, mental health support for women and girls, and human rights advocacy. These programs have reached thousands of young people in Afghanistan, Canada, and globally, providing leadership development and educational opportunities to both young men and women.

In Canada, Ajmal has collaborated with institutions such as Parks Canada, Samaritan’s Purse Canada, and Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, contributing to community engagement and refugee support initiatives. Internationally, he has spoken at UNESCO, the United Nations, and various policy forums on issues of education, refugee protection, and youth participation in peacebuilding.

Ajmal’s interests include forced displacement, migration governance, access to education for marginalized populations, and the intersection of human rights and security policy. His long-term goal is to contribute to international policy frameworks that strengthen refugee protection and expand opportunities for displaced youth and women.

Ajmal continues to champion the rights of Afghan women and girls by connecting them with mentors, supporting access to education, and amplifying their voices on international platforms. He is widely recognized for his active role in global policy dialogues, including with the UN and civil society networks, where he advocates for inclusive education and youth participation in peacebuilding.