Syahrul Rauf is a dedicated professional with a diverse background in International Relations, political economy, and environmental research. He holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Hasanuddin University, Indonesia, and completed a Political Economy Course on Ecology Program at Dallas College in Capetown, South Africa. His career spans roles in research, program collaboration, and legal aid, reflecting a strong commitment to addressing social, environmental, and political issues. He’s recent work includes collaborating on the Sister City Program between Watch Indonesia Berlin and Walhi National Executive in Jakarta. Where he conducted research on NGOs and facilitated main issues for the cities of Jakarta and Berlin in human rights, environmental rights, participatory democracy, and the right to the city. His experience also extends to the internship, has interned and researched youth popular culture for UNIQLO Indonesia, The Iziko Museum, and Botanical Garden in Capetown. In addition, he served as a research assistant for a study on women's terrorism and extremism in Indonesia, a project led by Monash University and the Indonesian Ministry of Defence. Syahrul has made significant contributions as a staff paralegal at The Legal Aid Institute in Makassar and as a disability paralegal with the Indonesian Diffability Movement for Equality. His skills in coordination, research, and advocacy have been honed through various roles, including his time as a field explorer for NaturEvolution France and as a logistic researcher for the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia.