Bilal Ata Aktas Bilal is a researcher and policy analyst based in France. He worked as a member of the Parisian Youth Council and represented the 10th district in Paris. Born and raised in the Kurdish region of Turkey. He has developed a strong understanding of how to address the needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds. He curated several political, cultural and artistic exhibitions and administrated the Kurdish edition of Le Monde Diplomatique for 4 years. He has worked with various NGOs, political entities, and activist groups, bringing valuable insights from his experiences in youth work and policy advocacy.