Zaki Haidari
Advocated for refugee rights by pushing for permanent protection, while fundraising and volunteering to so others can access safety, support and legal help.
About this finalist
- Year: 2020
- Level: Finalist
- Award category: Human Rights Hero
About the 2020 nomination
Zaki Haidari is a refugee advocate from Afghanistan. After being targeted by the Taliban when he was 17-years-old, Zaki escaped to Australia. Just three years later, he won the NSW Government's International Student of the Year Award in 2015. Despite being on a temporary protection visa himself, Zaki advocates for other refugees to be provided permanent protection visas in Australia, volunteering with the Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS). He is currently running 500 kilometres to fundraise for other refugees to be able to access legal support.
About the Human Rights Awards
The Australian Human Rights Awards is an inspirational showcase of the best in all of us. The Awards honour and celebrate diverse human rights heroes and significant achievements in protecting and promoting human rights in Australia.