Contact our Student Action Network

The Student Action Network Committee, also known as the STAN Committee, consists of ten students who are elected (by other students!) to lead campaigns, represent student groups in Amnesty UK and to support them in their campaigning.  

The committee's aims are to support Amnesty Student groups to win human rights victories on campuses, identify and train leaders within our movement, and to grow our student network. 

The STAN Committee maintain regular communication with student groups and are always available to offer advice. Each committee member oversees a particular region of the country, and also leads on specific projects and campaigns. 

Email: stan@amnesty.org.uk  

Instagram: @amnestyukstudents 

Meet the 2024/25 Student Action Network Committee! 

Omar Saleh (he/him) - CHAIR / SCOTLAND REP 

I am a Palestinian Jordanian Iraqi studying Physics and Astronomy at the University of Glasgow (No Scotland, no party). When I’m not studying or involved in social work, you can find me reading the latest popular books from BookTok! I am very excited to collaborate with the new STAN on various projects and initiatives and look forward to seeing what the year has in store!  

Chido Kanyoka (she/her) - RACIAL JUSTICE OFFICER / NORTH WEST + EAST REP  

I’m a law student at Newcastle University and originally from Zimbabwe, but grew up in the UK. In my spare time, I enjoy all things crafty, playing on my Nintendo Switch, baking, as well as reading! I feel incredibly honoured to have been elected and look forward to using my time in this role to campaign against systemic racism. I’m particularly passionate about migrant and refugee rights but overall am looking forward to working alongside my fellow STAN committee members and fellow students on a variety of racial justice issues that often go ignored by wider society!  

Raye Parker (they/them) - LGBTQ+ JUSTICE OFFICER / NORTH WEST + EAST REP  

I’m thrilled to be your new LGBTQ+ justice officer. I am queer, nonbinary, and autistic and I study English at the University of Newcastle so you can pretty much always find me with my head in a book or research-spiralling through historical linguistic studies. I’m so excited to work with the rest of the amazing STAN committee this year  

Karnika Behl (she/her) - COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER / NORTHERN IRELAND REP  

My name is Karnika and am super excited to be the Media and Communications officer alongside being a Northern Ireland Rep at Amnesty UK. I’m pursuing my master’s in Media and Broadcast at Queen’s University Belfast. I’ve been a keyboard warrior for the past few years but it feels good to finally advocate and campaign for what I feel is right- on field! Am happy to be a part of the Amnesty STAN family and look forward to working with everyone.  

Samuel Orman-Chan (he/him) – DISABLED STUDENTS JUSTICE OFFICER / MIDLANDS REP  

Hi, I'm Sam Orman-Chan (陳) and I am your new Disabled Students Justice Officer and one of your new Midlands Reps (along with Maghrib). I am studying Computer Science at Lincoln. My key interests include the intersections between areas of Computer Science, Access and Human Rights, as well as how Neurodivergent persons (like myself) can advocate for human rights both of our and our peers. Additionally, I like Rabbits (bit of an understatement) and oddly for a Computer Science Student seldom play (and am terrible at) video games. I hope that via being on this year's STAN, I can represent both the Midlands and Disabled Students, as well as advocate for both visibly and invisibly disabled students across the UK.  

Maghrib Tanveer (she/her) – CLIMATE JUSTICE OFFICER / MIDLANDS REP  

Alongside STAN I will be raising awareness about the Climate Change in South Asia Region (India,Pakistan, Bangladesh and Kashmir,etc) and I will also be working to raise awareness on the human rights violation occurring in POK (Pakistani Occupied Kashmir). I was born and raised in POK. My father, who is an independent researcher has been a major influence in my life. I have had the opportunity to travel around most places in POK. I explored, learned and I got experience from it. I feel very honoured to be a part of AIUK because this is the opportunity I have to become the voice of the voiceless and give my best. I can’t wait to start working with the lovely people who belong from different backgrounds carrying influential stories and experiences!  

Rose O’Keefe (she/her) – SOCIO-ECONOMIC JUSTICE OFFICER / WALES REP  

I study Law and Sociology at the University of Warwick and I am originally from Cardiff. I love going to concerts, travelling, and spending time with friends. I am so happy to be elected and can’t wait for the year to come!!  

Esma Türkmani (she/her) – GENDER JUSTICE OFFICER / SOUTH WEST REP  

I'm Esma Turkmani, your Gender Justice Officer and South West Rep. 💌 I'm a Turkish law student passionate about creating a world where everyone's rights are respected. With years of experience in NGOs and community work, I’m excited to bring that energy to supporting students in the South West. I believe in the power of collective action and can't wait to work with you all to create a more just world! 🌍  

Sifi Kirya (she/her) – OUTREACH OFFICER / SOUTH EAST REP 

I come from Uganda, England and Norway and am about to go into my second year of studying law at the University of Reading. I love people and spend almost all of my time with my friends but whenever I’m not with them, I’m most likely reading a high fantasy book. I look forward to spreading the amnesty international movement across more higher education institutions especially those who are underrepresented like non-Russell groups and universities/colleges in Northern Ireland and Wales.  

Abigail Loucks (she/her) – STUDENT-LED CAMPAIGNS OFFICER / LONDON AND SOUTH EAST REP  

My name is Abby Loucks and I am your new Student Led Campaigns Officer as well as your South East/London Rep! I am an international student from the U.S.A studying my Masters in Human Rights Law. I love animals, photography, reading, riding horses and advocating for women’s rights. I’m so excited for this year and thank you for trusting me to represent students around the U.K!