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Hello! I am Wadia Ait Hamza ???? ??? ????, Head of the Forum of Young Global Leaders.
Welcome to The YGL Newsletter, where we bring you the best of what our dynamic community of Young Global Leaders has to offer. Twice a month, we share uplifting stories of our members making a difference, valuable insights on driving lasting change, and all the latest on leadership.
In this issue, we're sharing stories of radical inclusion, peacebuilding and climate-changing championing.
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?? YGL David Moinina Sengeh thinks we can create a more just workplace, home, and world
The 7-step action plan is detailed in his latest book: Radical Inclusion
The book details David’s drive to guarantee pregnant girls the right to an education - it is a powerful story that challenges us all to reimagine the systems perpetuating exclusion. From his groundbreaking efforts in Sierra Leone to his experiences as a Harvard student facing racial profiling, developing advanced prosthetic limbs at MIT, and fighting algorithmic bias as a data scientist, David's lessons show us that even when met with opposition, we can still make a difference by fighting for what is right.
?? Get your hands on a copy and read all about it
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?? YGL Peggy Liu is the ‘Green Goddess’ of China
And she was just named one of CEO Magazine's Top 20 Thought Leaders in Sustainability
She is a true champion for the environment, and her work as the Chair of the Joint US-China Collaboration on Clean Energy (JUCCCE) is a testament to her dedication and expertise. Peggy has been at the forefront of the greening of China since 2007, and under her leadership, JUCCCE has achieved incredible milestones, tackling some of China's toughest environmental challenges head-on. From pollution to urbanization, epidemics to drought, Peggy has overseen various initiatives that have made a real difference. And she believes there's plenty to replicate from her experience, with many valuable lessons from China's journey towards a more sustainable future.
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?? Meet YGL Ilwad Elman
She was awarded the Hessian Peace Prize for her work in Somalia
A 2019 nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, Ilwad has dedicated her life to the pursuit of peace in wartorn Somalia. Despite facing numerous challenges, she co-founded the Elman Peace and Human Rights Centre with her mother. She is also responsible for setting up Somalia's first rape crisis center. Ilwad believes providing equal access to those affected by conflict - particularly women and girls - is crucial to the country-building process. Her work exemplifies the determination to pursue peace, even in the most challenging situations.
?? Here’s more from Ilwad on promoting peace, cultivating leadership and empowering the marginalized brackets of society
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Wadia
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