Ahmednoor Bashir HajiAge: 25
Country: Kenya
'My leadership is about championing change while embracing the defiance of norms that holds young people back'.
Alicia RamdalAge: 26
Country: Trinidad and Tobago
Amani Al-mehsenAge: 27
Country: Finland
'We should embrace change and opportunity at every turn with open arms and determined minds'.
Andrea RemesAge: 28
Country: Mexico
'In order to build a sustainable planet, all youth will need equal rights and opportunities to thrive in order to survive'.
Ani TuisausauAge: 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!'
Anna Gabriela Ferreira NovalAge: 26
Country: Venezuela
Anojitha SivaskaranAge: 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'.
Damien BarakaAge: 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'.
Deborah MukundwaAge: 21
Country: Rwanda
'Amplifying the voices of the marginalised and those historically underrepresented to help create a more inclusive and just world for all'.
Dexter Arvin YangAge: 25
Country: The Philippines
Emmanuel Todd GweameeAge: 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'.
Geth Semani Akhenra MaigaAge: 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'.
John Jessy NabundesiAge: 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'.
Kiwar MaiguaAge: 23
Country: Ecuador
Lorna Akoacha EnowAge: 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'.
Luis Gustavo Heredia VasquezAge: 19
Country: Peru
'Bound by purpose, fuelled by hope, youth shape the path to a world where equity, social responsibility and diversity thrive'.
Mariama FatyAge: 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'.
Nora Piay FernandezAge: 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'.
Pak-Yen LokeAge: 21
Country: Malaysia
'Let those who live it, lead it. Today’s choices belong to tomorrow’s voices!'
Pratik KunwarAge: 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'.
Raphael Denis HarriohayAge: 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'.
Shakhzoda MirakovaAge: 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'.
Sofia ScarlatAge: 20
Country: Romania
Stephanie Chiaky OtuteyeAge: 23
Country: Ghana
'Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love'.
