Max Genin

Max Genin is a Ukro-Canadian-Israeli development advocate, lawyer, and human rights leader. He is pursuing an ALM in Global Development Practice at Harvard University, where he chairs the North American Student Council for the UN’s Global MDP Association, promoting student interconnectedness and capacity-building across 35 universities. As a Board Member of the UN Human Rights and the Education Above All Foundation Youth Advisory Board, Max develops programs like the Youth Rights Academy, empowering youth in conflict-affected regions such as Colombia, Palestine, and South Africa.

Max is also the Executive Director of Afflican, an organization fostering grassroots development projects that empower young people as agents of change, particularly in North and South America and Europe. His work has spanned running development programs with the Government of Canada, writing education policy, to advocacy on international platforms such as at the United Nations. Fluent in multiple languages, Max’s leadership and dedication to global development and human rights exemplify his commitment to driving positive change globally.