Mustafa Akhwand

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Mustafa Akhwand is a founder of the human rights organization Shia Rights Watch,^[1] which is dedicated to protecting and preventing violence against Shia Muslims. He was awarded by Human Rights Education Associates for his work on minority rights. He was also recognized for his achievements in conflict analysis by the United States Institute of Peace.^{[citation needed]} Due to his work with graduate students in Washington DC, he was nominated as the best internship site supervisor.^{[citation needed]}