Sim Singh Attariwala

Sim J. Singh Attariwala is the Director of the Anti-Hate Program at Advancing Justice | AAJC, where he leads national advocacy to prevent and address hate-based violence and discrimination. He develops policy initiatives, strengthens community response mechanisms, advances public education and training, and provides technical assistance to regional, state, and local partners—including AAJC’s network of 300+ community organizations across 38 states—as well as to advocates and victims seeking support. His work centers on improving safety and protections for historically targeted communities. 

A civil rights advocate, policy expert, and attorney, Sim has extensive experience in combating hate, advancing racial and religious equity, and shaping public policy. His work has been featured by major media outlets, and he has appeared in broadcast interviews. He has also testified before Congress, and addressed national convenings, including the American Bar Association and APAICS.  

Singh Attariwala previously served as Director of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, where he collaborated with the White House and federal agencies to expand access to justice, combat hate crimes, and address discrimination. He contributed to the National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate and strengthened federal partnerships supporting community safety, equity, and crisis response. His prior advocacy roles contributed to the passage of federal legislation, including the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act, and the Nonprofit Security Grant Improvement Act of 2023, among others. Singh Attariwala’s broader advocacy over a decade includes developing cultural competency trainings, facilitating community engagement with federal agencies, and collaborating across institutions to strengthen policies, improve practices, and enhance safety resources. 

Singh Attariwala serves as a Commissioner with the District of Columbia’s Office of Human Rights. He is also a member of Aspen Digital’s Community & Tech Leaders Initiative, a program that equips community leaders to address emerging challenges at the intersection of technology, equity, and civil rights. He holds an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center, a J.D., and a B.S. in Information Systems Management, and continues to be a leading force in national and international efforts to combat hate and ensure justice and security for vulnerable communities.