Harrogate, United Kingdom
Faith Community: Islam
Zahed Amanullah has spent over two decades advancing global initiatives at the intersection of interfaith engagement, digital citizenship, and counter-extremism. As a Senior Advisor at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), he has worked closely with governments, tech companies, and grassroots networks to strengthen community resilience against hate and polarization.
His leadership has shaped international programs supported by the U.S. and U.K. governments, the European Commission, and the United Nations, guiding online and offline campaigns to elevate voices of tolerance and inclusion. Previously, he founded and led several pioneering platforms that amplify Muslim and interfaith perspectives, including City Circle and MuslimMatters.org, and has been widely recognized as a leading thinker on faith, media, and civic empowerment.
In his role on the Senior Advisory Council of URI, Mr. Amanullah brings deep experience in fostering trust and collaboration among diverse communities. His ability to bridge faith, technology, and policy offers unique value to URI’s efforts to counter division and strengthen interreligious cooperation worldwide. Drawing from his work with multi-stakeholder networks and his expertise in digital dialogue, he will support URI’s mission to create safe spaces for understanding and amplify the global impact of grassroots interfaith leadership.