Since the age of 13, Julián Rodriguez Sastoque has advocated for democracy in his home country of Colombia. Some of his notable achievements in promoting democracy include being elected as a My…
Yuval Green is a 27-year-old medical student and part of an Israeli network advocating for the rights of military refusers. In the past year, following the massacre of October 7, Yuval was…
Tara Roos is a 20-year-old hailing from South Africa who works as a policy writer, researcher and political analyst. She has dedicated her career to breaking down barriers to democratic…
Sudhanshu Kaushik is a globally recognized youth leader, whose work across India and the Indian diaspora has advanced the cause of democracy at both grassroots and institutional levels. Through the…
Sohee Yang is a 29-year-old from South Korea. As a digital democracy activist, she has led a wide range of campaigns, public forums, research initiatives and organizational efforts to ensure that…
Hailing from Nepal, Prince Chaudhary has long been fighting for engagement within democracy in his home country. A member of the Madheshi community, Prince witnessed firsthand how marginalised…
Nicolene S. Arcaina is a 30-year-old from the Philippines. As a lawyer at the Center for International Law, she was lead counsel defense for Efren Morillo, one of the first known survivors of…
Marharyta Vorykhava is at the forefront of the fight for Belarusian democracy. At 23, she boasts an impressive CV, having served as president of the Belarusian National Youth Council (RADA), youth…
Mamobo Ogoro is a social psychologist and award-winning social entrepreneur who has dedicated her career to reimagining democracy as a space of inclusion, belonging and cultural equity. Born in…
Juan Pierre is a visionary 19-year-old social activist and policy innovator from Nigeria, known affectionately as "Juansama" among his peers for his exceptional impact and leadership. With over…