Gulwali Passarlay

Gulwali Passarlay is an Afghan political refugee turned activist dedicated to social justice. He is a TEDx speaker, Olympic Torch-bearer, and author of 'The Lightless Sky: An Afghan Refugee Boy's Journey of Escape to a New Life in Britain.' Gulwali pursued a degree in Politics from the University of Manchester and is currently involved in a Master's in Global Diversity Governance at Coventry University. As a Global Youth Ambassador for Theirworld, he holds various leadership positions promoting causes such as refugee rights and education. Gulwali has received several awards for his activism and is known for sharing his refugee journey through various media channels like BBC, Al Jazeera, and at prestigious events like TEDx.