Neisha Hussian
Neisha is a young advisor and emerging policy & advocacy professional. She works with the United Nations, foundations and government with a focus on international development, philanthropy, and intergenerational approaches to issues impacting women and girls.
At 18, she was selected as the UK Government’s sole UN Youth Delegate and currently serves as the UK’s Senior Youth Delegate and Advisor at the United Nations Commission on Population and Development, advising on the rights of women and girls, contributing to UN Agreed Conclusions, UK/ Global priorities and developed a side-event on TFGBV, co-sponsored by 3 Governments.
As the youngest Advisor at Mission 44, Sir Lewis Hamilton's international foundation, she shapes work on participatory philanthropy and is developing a fund to explore intergenerational approaches to corporate grant making. Across 2 years, Neisha advised the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, led consultations, and contributed to policy notes to advance girls’ education in international development contexts.
She has spoken at institutions including the UN, the House of Lords, Bath University, UNFPA, and UCL as well as having written for Bond and Gov.uk. Neisha thrives when challenging systems and connecting cross-sector perspectives to tackle shared challenges.
She is currently exploring innovative approaches to philanthropy and the future of multilateralism, whilst also using her platforms to empower and inspire the next generations of leaders.
Journey
2026
Appointed as the UK Govt Senior Youth Delegate to the Commission on Population and Development after a recommendation to implement a junior-senior youth delegate program.
Participated in the United Nations 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women with UN Women UK.
2025
The sole Official UK Government UN Youth Delegate to the Commission on Population and Development.
Co-authored and presented the UK National Statement at UNHQ in NY amungst other UN speaking engagements.
Held a bilateral with the former Minister for International Development, Anneliese Dodds.
Published a blog about being a UN Youth Delegate on Bond UK.
Panellist at the House of Lords for UNFPA’s annual report launch.
Panellist at FCDO celebratory reception on partnerships and the importance of a fair and equal world for women and girls.
Keynote speaker during Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships week on gender-responsive EiEPC.
Panellist at Bath University’s One Young World event on violence against women and girls.
Represented Plan International at the International Dialogue on Population and Development in Berlin.
2024
Appointed to the FCDO’s Girls’ Education Council to advise on girls’ education in development contexts.
Began her 4-year undergraduate degree in BA Language and Culture at University College London.
Represented Mission 44 at a Roundtable on Strengthening Meaningful UK Youth Engagement at the UN.
Hosted the Fair Education Alliance’s annual Youth Education Summit.
2023
At 16, appointed as the Youngest Advisor at Lewis Hamilton’s international foundation, Mission 44, working on education and philanthropy.
Invited to Downing Street during King Charles’ coronation alongside the Prime Minister and Jill Biden for lunch to celebrate the importance of volunteering.
Became the Youngest-ever One Young World Ambassador on a full scholarship at the age of 17.
Became a member of Plan International’s Youth Advisory Panel to continue advocating for women and girls.
2022
Served as a Bristol City Youth Councillor.
Advised on One Bristol Curriculum, a programme to diversify the UK educational curriculum.
2021
Launched sexual-harassment campaign “What Was She Wearing?” with Integrate UK amidst the everyone’s invited campaign and the murder of Sarah Everard.
Presented these issues to professionals, including Ofsted inspectors and NHS workers at national conferences.
Neisha Hussain delivering the UK National Statement at the UN’s 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development.