Meet the 2022 Class of Young Leaders for the SDGs

Every two years, this flagship initiative recognizes 17 young change-makers who are leading efforts to combat the world’s most pressing issues and whose leadership is catalyzing the achievement of the SDGs.

Following an open call for applications which resulted in more than 5,400 submissions from over 190 countries, the 2022 Young Leaders for the SDGs were selected. They hail from all corners of the world and work across all pillars of the UN.

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Fashion Designer, Medical Doctor & Co-Founder of La Loupe Creative

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Aspiring Astronaut & Girls in STEM Advocate

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Education and Social Entrepreneur & Founder of Twin Science & Robotics

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Civic and Digital Rights Campaigner & President of Tonafa Institute

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Education Innovator, Social Entrepreneur & Co-Founder of Labhya Foundation

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Paralympic Medalist, Disability Rights Advocate & Founder of Swim Up Hill Foundation

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Education Activist, YouTuber & Founder of Empowered by Vee

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Climate Entrepreneur & Founder of WAGA

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Gender Justice Activist & Founder of Life in Leggings

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Digital Rights & Data Justice Activist

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HIV/AIDS Advocate & Radio Champion at Zvandiri

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Poet, Gender Equality Activist & Founder of Black Girl’s Dream

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Peace Advocate, Artist & Founder of Fundación BogotArt

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Inclusion and Disability Rights Activist & Founder of Encuentra tu Lugar

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Climate Activist & Founder of Juventud Sostenible

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Climate Tech Entrepreneur, Researcher & Founding Member of Carbonbase

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Peace Advocate & Founder of Afghan Youth Ambassadors for Peace