Omor Faruque

Dhaka Division, Bangladesh

Omor Faruque is a passionate youth advocate for human rights, environmental sustainability, health equity, and harnessing technology for social good. As the youngest penholder for the UN Policy Network on Meaningful Access (PNMA) and Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence (PNAI), he champions youth voices in global policy discussions. He has actively contributed to key UN initiatives, including the Global Digital Compact and the Pact for the Future, adopted by 193 nations, even being featured by the Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology. As Co-Chair of the UN Dynamic Teen Coalition (DTC) by UN IGF, he empowers young people to engage in internet governance. Having participated in over 100 international events, Omor envisions leveraging technology and AI for positive social impact. He is also the founder of Project OMNA, a mobile app dedicated to children’s mental health and rights.