Sayedul Karim
Founder & President - Decision Making Body
"I believe in the inherent dignity of every person and work tirelessly to ensure that marginalized voices are heard in policy rooms and decision-making spaces."
About Me
Sayedul Karim is a human rights defender and legal researcher serving as the Founder and President of the Rohingya Justice Initiative (RJI). His work centers on international criminal accountability for atrocities committed against the Rohingya people, with a particular focus on survivor‑centered documentation, evidence preservation, and engagement with international justice mechanisms, including the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Since founding RJI in 2023, Sayedul has led efforts to strengthen legal pathways to justice by collecting and sharing survivor testimonies, supporting evidence‑based advocacy, and facilitating connections between Rohingya survivors and international accountability processes. His work emphasizes compliance with international legal standards, ethical documentation practices, and the long‑term admissibility of evidence in criminal and quasi‑judicial forums.
Sayedul has also contributed as a Teaching Assistant with the Open Society University Network and Refugee Studies Unit, Community Health Worker in GK-UNHCR, and Teacher in Community Development Centre for about 7 years.
In addition to his advocacy work, Sayedul advises community‑based organizations operating in Rohingya refugee camps, supporting peace‑building initiatives and rights‑based development grounded in international legal norms. His leadership reflects a strong commitment to bridging grassroots human rights documentation with formal legal and institutional mechanisms.
Sayedul is currently pursuing a Paralegal Diploma at Anderson College of Health, Business & Technology, with focused training in public and administrative law, immigration law, tribunal practice and procedure, legal research and writing, professional ethics, and access to justice. He also holds postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights from IHRDG-Spring University Myanmar and academic experience in political and social sciences.
Based in Canada, Sayedul continues to advocate for principled, survivor‑led accountability and meaningful engagement with international justice institutions, including the ICC, as part of broader efforts to combat impunity for crimes against the Rohingya people.
Since founding RJI in 2023, Sayedul has led efforts to strengthen legal pathways to justice by collecting and sharing survivor testimonies, supporting evidence‑based advocacy, and facilitating connections between Rohingya survivors and international accountability processes. His work emphasizes compliance with international legal standards, ethical documentation practices, and the long‑term admissibility of evidence in criminal and quasi‑judicial forums.
Sayedul has also contributed as a Teaching Assistant with the Open Society University Network and Refugee Studies Unit, Community Health Worker in GK-UNHCR, and Teacher in Community Development Centre for about 7 years.
In addition to his advocacy work, Sayedul advises community‑based organizations operating in Rohingya refugee camps, supporting peace‑building initiatives and rights‑based development grounded in international legal norms. His leadership reflects a strong commitment to bridging grassroots human rights documentation with formal legal and institutional mechanisms.
Sayedul is currently pursuing a Paralegal Diploma at Anderson College of Health, Business & Technology, with focused training in public and administrative law, immigration law, tribunal practice and procedure, legal research and writing, professional ethics, and access to justice. He also holds postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights from IHRDG-Spring University Myanmar and academic experience in political and social sciences.
Based in Canada, Sayedul continues to advocate for principled, survivor‑led accountability and meaningful engagement with international justice institutions, including the ICC, as part of broader efforts to combat impunity for crimes against the Rohingya people.
Professional Journey
2020
Manager
RJI
I believe in the inherent dignity of every person and work tirelessly to ensure that marginalized voices are heard in policy rooms and decision-making spaces.
Education & Qualifications
B.Sc (Computer Science
Dhaka
Key Contributions & Impact
Leaderahip
I believe in the inherent dignity of every person and work tirelessly to ensure that marginalized voices are heard in policy rooms and decision-making spaces.
Publications & Recognition
Identity, Politics, and Conflict: Insights from the 2023 IHDRG Seminar
Beyond Work
Languages
Burmese
English
Interests
I believe in the inherent dignity of every person and work tirelessly to ensure that marginalized voices are heard in policy rooms and decision-making spaces.