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Peter Kwok

Chair - Global Diaspora Confederation

Peter Kwok is the Chair of Global Diaspora Confederation (GDC), which convenes and empowers diaspora organizations globally. Peter led GDC to launch the world’s first annual Global Diaspora Week and Assembly with the support of IOM and partners. Since then, diaspora organizations from over 100 countries that positively impact millions of diasporas have come together to share innovative ideas, challenges and best practices. This collective success has holistically advanced the global diaspora community on sustainable development, humanitarian assistance, and the Global Compact for Migration.

Peter is Advisory Board Member for the Global Diaspora Summit and Founding Member of the UK Young Academy. Prior to that, he supported 10 diaspora organizations in senior roles including four he founded. He was awarded the British Empire Medal at Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee for his service to East and Southeast Asian communities in the UK. He was also nominated as finalist for the UK Charity Chair of the Year by the Third Sector Awards.

Peter Kwok
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