Amal Abubakar is a former child refugee, and her lived experience drives her commitment to ensuring that policies reflect the realities of the people they serve and provide opportunities for marginalised communities to thrive. She is passionate about migration, governance, social mobility, and youth-led solutions. Her work spans migration policy, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), climate governance, and social justice, with a focus on creating practical, people-centred policy solutions. Professionally, Amal has contributed to EU-Africa migration policy analysis as a Research Assistant at Ridgeway Information and developed SRHR strategies for conflict-affected regions as a consultant for the International Planned Parenthood Federation. She has successfully lobbied for free school meal provisions as a Youth Leader with BiteBack2030 and mentored national debate champions as a Lead Mentor with Debate Mate. Her work was recognised with a £5000 bursary from JP Morgan for her frontline support of refugees in Calais. Amal is dedicated to reshaping policy narratives, amplifying marginalised voices, and creating practical solutions to address systemic barriers. She is completing a BA in International Relations at SOAS, University of London, where she combines academic research with hands-on advocacy.