This award recognises five of the world's most impactful politicians using their positions to create change for young people in their communities and countries.
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@ErikMarquardt, MEP in Brussels and Straßbourg works with refugees in sea rescue missions and Greek refugee camps. Erik inspires young people to fight for a fairer and safer world.
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@JoanaMamombe is Zimbabwe’s youngest female Member of Parliament. Joana is a champion of human rights & gender activism. She continues to highlight the plight of vulnerable young people.
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@MichaelDTubbs is Stockton’s first African-American Mayor & youngest mayor in the history of the US to represent a city with a population over 100,000. Under his leadership, he saw a 30% reduction in homicide.
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@sarahelago is the first female representative of the youth party KABATAAN, in Philippines's House of Representatives. Sarah pushed for passage of a landmark law for education, health, gender equality.
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Zarifa is the first female mayor in the history of Afghanistan. A staunch advocate for democracy, Zarifa bravely works to further the rights of women and young people throughout Afghanistan.
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