Cherinet Hariffo (born June 2, 2001) is an Ethiopian social activist currently based in the United States. He established Human Rights Global, an NGO that offers advice and advocacy for people fleeing their native nations. Hariffo has participated in global protests and activism against genocide and human rights violations. He has also worked extensively on assisting refugees in Nairobi, Kenya. Early life Hariffo has been involved in the United Nations Youth Program and several local advocacy programs from a young age. Hariffo is involved in the UNICEF Unite program that works with youth in the United States, Africa, and Europe. He has also advocated for the prevention of child trafficking in Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea. He also focuses on the Tigray crisis in Ethiopia.
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