Welcome Student Ambassadors!!

Greetings Student Ambassadors for Human Rights,

                I am Youssouf Bellamy; I hold a Baccalaureate and Master’s in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations and Comparative Politics. I am currently a doctoral student in the Department of Political Science at the University of Connecticut. The focus of my research is associated with my overall concern for the welfare of developing nations. The root and inspirational source for exploring this particular area stem from the efforts of my grandfather, who in addition to holding several UN positions, played a pivotal role in the decolonization efforts of French West, and Equatorial African colonies. As the primary objective of all colonies was to attain eventual self-governance, the impetus that drove African leaders and advocates of the revolution, was the aspiration of human liberation.
                 Although decades have passed, since the wave of independence movements throughout much of the African continent, a concern for the people, and the protection of their civil rights and liberties remains a crucial component of the development and sustenance of democratic institutions.  I believe firmly in the objectives of UNESCO, and it is through the furtherance of its ambitions to perpetuate human rights awareness by utilizing education as its primary vessel, that the realization of equality, freedom, and justice for all can become actualized. AsStudent Ambassadors for Human Rights, it will be my goal to work with you in upholding these ideals as we spread awareness, and advance, through the exchange of ideas.

Best,

Youssouf Gabriel Bellamy, M.A.

GHF/CCF Fellow