As a Special Investigator for the Regional Human Rights Commission in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), Archad Ayao has experience investigating alleged human rights violations and abuses, educating community stakeholders and rendering legal assistance. Upon returning to the Philippines, Archad plans to establish networks of youth, women and other vulnerable groups in ARMM to strengthen the use of human rights-based approaches. Archad will be working with the YMCA in Houston, Texas supporting the Coalition Against Human Trafficing in case management for victims prevention outreach

In memory of those who worked to make the world a better place and inspired others along the way, Archad Ayao (1990–2019).