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Announcement: Meet the #OYW Politicians of the Year!

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.

Discover more about the 2020 winners: bit.ly/2CCOyHq
#OYW Politician of the Year 2020:

@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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#OYW Politician of the Year 2020:

@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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#OYW Politician of the Year 2020:

@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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#OYW Politician of the Year 2020:

@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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#OYW Politician of the Year 2020:

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.

Read more: bit.ly/2CCOyHq
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