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Members of the Youth Sounding Board

  • Youth Sounding Board member Ahmednoor Bashir Haji
    Ahmednoor Bashir Haji

    Age: 25

    Country: Kenya 

    'My leadership is about championing change while embracing the defiance of norms that holds young people back'.

  • Youth Sounding Board member Alicia Ramdal
    Alicia Ramdal

    Age: 26

    Country: Trinidad and Tobago

     

  • Youth Sounding Board member Amani Al-mehsen
    Amani Al-mehsen

    Age: 27

    Country: Finland

    'We should embrace change and opportunity at every turn with open arms and determined minds'.

  • Youth Sounding Board member Andrea Remes
    Andrea Remes

    Age: 28

    Country: Mexico

    'In order to build a sustainable planet, all youth will need equal rights and opportunities to thrive in order to survive'.

  • Youth Sounding Board member Ani Tuisausau
    Ani Tuisausau

    Age: 28

    Country: Fiji

    'Young people are the vibrant voices of tomorrow, embodying resilience, diversity and showing a spirit of unity - let that sink in and allow it to inspire everyone!'

  • Youth Sounding Board member Anna Gabriela Ferreira Noval
    Anna Gabriela Ferreira Noval

    Age: 26

    Country: Venezuela

     

  • Youth Sounding Board member Anojitha Sivaskaran
    Anojitha Sivaskaran

    Age: 27

    Country: Sri Lanka

    'Young people are not just victims or perpetrators of conflict. They are the visionaries of peace. Including them in every decision-making table is fundamental to building a more peaceful world'.

  • Youth Sounding Board member Damien Baraka
    Damien Baraka

    Age: 20

    Country: Malawi

    'In the symphony of global progress, the harmony of youth voices resonates as a transformative force. The collective narratives of young leaders enrich our shared melody'.

  • Youth Sounding Board member Deborah Mukundwa
    Deborah Mukundwa

    Age: 21

    Country: Rwanda

    'Amplifying the voices of the marginalised and those historically underrepresented to help create a more inclusive and just world for all'.

  • Youth Sounding Board member Dexter Arvin Yang
    Dexter Arvin Yang

    Age: 25

    Country: The Philippines

     

  • Youth Sounding Board member Emmanuel Todd Gweamee
    Emmanuel Todd Gweamee

    Age: 28

    Country: Liberia

    'We can only achieve sustainable development if our policies and implementing strategies are truly intentional and practical in prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion'. 

  • Youth Sounding Board member Geth Semani Akhenra Maiga
    Geth Semani Akhenra Maiga

    Age: 27

    Country: Côte D'Ivoire

    'Cultivating and nurturing entrepreneurial spirit in our young people is the key to a world where problems and challenges can be transformed into business opportunities, and where success matches your resilience'.

  • Youth Sounding Board member John Jessy Nabundesi
    John Jessy Nabundesi

    Age: 23

    Country: Uganda

    'In a world where necessary laws for sexual and reproductive health and rights exist, the true test lies in their enforcement, especially within the realm of reproductive well-being'.

  • Youth Sounding Board member Kiwar Maigua
    Kiwar Maigua

    Age: 23

    Country: Ecuador

     

  • Youth Sounding Board member Lorna Akoacha Enow
    Lorna Akoacha Enow

    Age: 26

    Country: Cameroon

    'It is a non-negotiable for youths everywhere to have access to quality education. Only on this premise can we build resilient societies and nations'.

  • Youth Sounding Board member Luis Gustavo Heredia Vasquez
    Luis Gustavo Heredia Vasquez

    Age: 19

    Country: Peru

    'Bound by purpose, fuelled by hope, youth shape the path to a world where equity, social responsibility and diversity thrive'.

  • Youth Sounding Board member Mariama Faty
    Mariama Faty

    Age: 29

    Country: Senegal

    'I firmly believe that we can all be the voice of positive change for the most vulnerable communities with intention, willingness and fearless determination'.

  • Youth Sounding Board member Nora Piay Fernandez
    Nora Piay Fernandez

    Age: 27

    Country: Spain

    'Young people must have a seat at the table to speak up for what matters: gender, social and climate justice to build a prosperous future for all'.

  • Youth Sounding Board member Pak-Yen Loke
    Pak-Yen Loke

    Age: 21

    Country: Malaysia

    'Let those who live it, lead it. Today’s choices belong to tomorrow’s voices!'

  • Youth Sounding Board member Pratik Kunwar
    Pratik Kunwar

    Age: 29

    Country: Nepal

    'The fierce urgency of now is to nurture youth as transformative leaders, capable of reshaping our world for the benefit of all'.

  • Youth Sounding Board member Raphael Denis Harriohay
    Raphael Denis Harriohay

    Age: 23

    Country: Tanzania

    'Living with violence is not living. This is why I am committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces for children and young people, where everyone is free to develop to their fullest potential'.

  • Youth Sounding Board member Shakhzoda Mirakova
    Shakhzoda Mirakova

    Age: 21

    Country: Uzbekistan

    'Civic engagement is not an option, it is a necessity for Central Asian communities and the whole world. We all have to use our voices and experiences to reclaim the narrative and be the change that we wish to see'.

  • Youth Sounding Board member Stephanie Chiaky Otuteye
    Stephanie Chiaky Otuteye

    Age: 23

    Country: Ghana

    'Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love'.

  • Youth Sounding Board member Wajid Zahid
    Wajid Zahid

    Age: 22

    Country: Pakistan

    'I believe that we, as young minds, possess immense power. Let's all contribute to build peace and inclusion in society with our innovative ideas'.